[And when it seems like too long of a silent moment passes between them, Ushijima slowly sits up straighter, nearly hitting his head on the top of the bunk bed.]
...thank you. For trusting in me to say such a thing and to believe it.
[Bare tree branches pass above Kita, as he considers.]
Hm.
With you, it's not very surprising. You're dedicated, good-looking, and intense. You've had a career lined up since Junior High. A lot of people would find that intimidating.
Your team consistently excels, you have an unshakeable confidence and skill and an influence over them that any captain can only dream of, and they admire you.
[No benches here, so best to take advantage of the tree. Kita leans into the support. Grateful for it. His face and ears have gone a bit red. Probably from the cold.
Probably.]
I think... I really like hearing you say things like that.
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You matter a lot to me.
[And there's the shape of something there. In the words, the satisfaction of getting Ushiwaka to smile.]
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[That's...new.]
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[Kita's smile is softer, talking about this.
An entirely new expression.]
Calling you seemed like the best possible thing I could do. Not because we've both lost to Karasuno.
Because you're... you.
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[And when it seems like too long of a silent moment passes between them, Ushijima slowly sits up straighter, nearly hitting his head on the top of the bunk bed.]
...thank you. For trusting in me to say such a thing and to believe it.
I've never been told something like that before.
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Well.
Then I'm glad to be the first one!
[Kita pushes to his feet. Only a few minutes ago, his body felt completely wrung out.
Now it is demanding Move, move, move.]
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Hm.
With you, it's not very surprising. You're dedicated, good-looking, and intense. You've had a career lined up since Junior High. A lot of people would find that intimidating.
Especially kids our age.
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...I see.
[He considers this--]
Do you?
[Also--]
Where are you going? You should be resting.
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[Kita smiles. To show the concern is noted. Of course he's going to mind the distance, but it's... nice. Being checked on.]
Intimidating?
No.
I think you're impressive.
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[Or maybe just nervous energy or something else entirely that Ushijima doesn't entirely understand.]
So that mirrors my opinion of you...
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He swallows.
The restless feeling suddenly in his chest.]
It - does?
too many entirelies there sigh
[He pauses and blinks, head tilting yet again.]
Your team consistently excels, you have an unshakeable confidence and skill and an influence over them that any captain can only dream of, and they admire you.
*pats*
Hm.
And... without my team?
[It's important, suddenly. To hear what Ushiwaka thinks of him as an individual. If that happens at all.
Maybe it doesn't.]
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Something twists in Kita's chest.
He has to reach out. Steady himself against a tree.]
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[No benches here, so best to take advantage of the tree. Kita leans into the support. Grateful for it. His face and ears have gone a bit red. Probably from the cold.
Probably.]
I think... I really like hearing you say things like that.
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[It takes him a moment to properly process that and, more importantly, to consider his next few words.]
I can say things like that to you more often, if you'd like.
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I would.
Definitely. Yes.
[His chest is so tight, it's hard to get out words. Let alone sentences.]
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[Another pause, and he squints again.]
Are you certain you're alright?
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I just feel... really happy, right now. It's a good thing.
[What that thing is? Kita will need to work out later. He is perfectly capable of understanding emotions. Understands this is a shift.
It's the onslaught that's confusing.]