[ simply because it's the right thing to have respect for other people. but... because they're friends, too. because he does his best. because he's trying to change. because she chooses to give it to him. what other reason does she need? NO SEE HE HAS OTHER THINGS.

if he used her as an example, she might've turned red eternally. he's never... really... called her cute...? or, had he at any point, she only took it as yato being yato and not anything serious. choosing to believe he's being frivolous and vying for attention because that's easier.

instead, he pouts and she grins at him. waving a hand. ] Nothing, nothing! [ speaking of cute-- ah, wait. no. nope. PUTTING THAT THOUGHT AWAY. in its place, she's going to consider getting colors OTHER THAN PINK for her wardrobe. why does he know that ] ... I do, don't I?

[ being the color of the sky. right. fair weather. what would happen if she used the example she was REALLY thinking of just now? ]

This is good, though. Blue ribbons to hold back breezy, billowy fabric! I think it'll look nice and everyone will be happy. [ oh ] ... You're happy, right?