Yu's best friend, right? [That's the only Yosuke he knows.] It wasn't too bad for me...according to Mosley Tadashi and I were just footprints. We weren't here that long, and Athena and Mary said the same thing.

Mercury? [This is new. It's a name he stores for memory to ask later.] I mean...fighting the Grimm can't be easy but it's what she wants to do. It's what they're all going to school for and I know she'll do it.

[Please no. He'll behave...mostly. He runs a hand through his hair, still embarrassed about this conversation but finding it's not as bad as it could be to discuss this with Rei.] You and Minako have known each other for years though. I just met Ruby a couple of months ago. [Neck rub.] I guess I just don't want to scare her off with everything. I mean I know that's not gonna happen but...y'know. Sometimes things are bad and I don't know if I can be the best for her. [...annnd he's scrubbing his face. He knows Rei. He knows Rei won't let him get away with this.] Sorry, never mind. You know what I mean. That's why it's weird. But if it's normal then...I'll figure it out.