[ Aki pauses for a moment, as if struck, something in his core immediately hitting him before he breathes out a soft noise and goes back to his search. That was a sudden emotional rollercoaster he wasn't prepared for, and he turns to another dresser to try and hide his expression as the words settle over him like a too-big jacket.
His best friend.
His hands clench around nothing, and he shakes his head. Is it like that, really? Power was always his best friend - they always got along better - and while Aki is well aware of the importance of their relationship... Is that how it is? He's never really said to Denji the level of comfort he finds with him, how much he likes him, cares about him, so... ]
I care about him as well.
[ Another swallow. Ack. ]
I don't know if I'm his best friend, but he's my family.
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His best friend.
His hands clench around nothing, and he shakes his head. Is it like that, really? Power was always his best friend - they always got along better - and while Aki is well aware of the importance of their relationship... Is that how it is? He's never really said to Denji the level of comfort he finds with him, how much he likes him, cares about him, so... ]
I care about him as well.
[ Another swallow. Ack. ]
I don't know if I'm his best friend, but he's my family.