[He easily takes a seat next to her, not quite having the strength to start the conversation just yet and instead sits there and watches as she occupies herself with her snack. Kotetsu would find the awkward movements endearing and adorable if he wasn't dreading the conversation to come, and it's when she finally speaks up that he freezes, eyes widening before dropping down to the ground, and it's like his heart tumbles out of his chest.

So, it's true. He hadn't wanted it to be, and he still doesn't, and in fact he's still telling himself it's nothing but a terrible joke because the thought of it almost makes him want to throw up. Kotetsu licks his lips and tries to find his voice.]

You know how I told you I met a few friends of yours? I mentioned one that called you a Hostess? He asked me if I wanted to know some things, and I said yes. ...I probably should've said no, but... [Kotetsu's voice trails off as he laughs weakly, shaking his head as he runs a hand through his hair. Meddling has always been his forte. It just figured it would finally come around and bite him where it hurt most.]

I thought he was kidding. I mean, he was just a kid, and I never met him before, so I didn't think... that kind of joke, about Bunny... [His hands settle on his knees before he wrings them together, nervously fiddling around with his wedding band before he wraps a hand around his wrist, gripping the call band tightly, and his voice goes quiet.] It's not a joke, is it?