[He's bizarrely brilliant, in fact, but he refuses to see his own merits since he touted them for so long when he wasn't actually achieving things based on them. It's an ugly knot of emotion, he'll work it out eventually. At least he'll agree he's pretty.] ...among other things, but I'll let you maintain that simplistic narrative.

[He perks up ever so slightly. He does like foxes. And Akira's genuine interest is a bit infectious-- he reaches out to take his hand.] ...you know, you're cute when you want things.