[ The fact that Kaz seems uncertain as to whether he really did do something is a convincing display of innocence. Hyoubu's shoulders relax, imperceptibly. The question remains, however: a "thank-you present" out of the blue, from a teenage boy is not normal.
A couple of explanations come to mind. Either something bad has happened, and this is Kaz's way of softening the blow, or else...the boy's crush is still an issue, even after Hyoubu had let him down gently, that time in the jungle. ]
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A couple of explanations come to mind. Either something bad has happened, and this is Kaz's way of softening the blow, or else...the boy's crush is still an issue, even after Hyoubu had let him down gently, that time in the jungle. ]
I wonder why that is?
[ He lifts the top of the box. What's inside? ]