[ oooh, nice. itaru feels pretty proud of hien's achievements, in that case.

but at the moment he's mulling over his words. ]

I do like him. Maybe not to the extent of having a family yet, but he's real important to me too. It's just that...

[ his words trail off a bit before he shakes his head. ]

Well, I can't really put it to words yet. Your affection level with me has to be a hundred percent before I can tell you my tragic backstory.