[First of all, Yosuke thinks, That is totally cheating. Secondly.... he doesn't know. The thin wire that's running through him feels like it's hinged to that smile; the broader it gets, the tighter-wound he feels. Red faced, he leans forward onto his folded arms, bracing them against the tabletop. It's been a long time since he's had trouble meeting Souji's eyes; back before the days of limitless trust and comfortable silences, anyway.]

Dude..... you're making it sound too easy.

I mean, going all out and bearing your heart like that.... with no guarantee you can ever get back to what you had before if things go wrong....

[Just the thought of it makes something behind his eyes hurt. He has to raise one hand to his face and pinch the bridge of his nose. He has to laugh, in spite of himself.]

It's just.... ...... it sounds terrifying, y'know??