[It's okay if it's awkward at first. The more they say it, the easier it'll be. And every little "I love you" is a chip taken out of the mountain of hurt they've caused each other. Maybe, after a long time, they'll be able to chip it away to nothing.

Just that little bit is enough to get a major reaction out of Kida. By the end of it he's buried his face in Mikado's chest, his shoulders shaking as he holds on tight.]

I love you too.