[And it's as plain as that, really. Souji's eyes are naked and honest; he might not say much, but then again he doesn't really have to. Whether it's the truth or a lie, Yosuke would trust him anyway.
And just like that, it no longer feels like he's fighting something. Like finally, he's stopped trying to lie to himself. Embarrassed, but still weirdly more calm than he's been this entire conversation, he just nods--]
Yeah. ..... Yeah.
[--and let's his solemn expression relax into a sheepish, helpless sort of grin.]
I guess I wanted to give you a chance to back out, or make me back off, or something.
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And just like that, it no longer feels like he's fighting something. Like finally, he's stopped trying to lie to himself. Embarrassed, but still weirdly more calm than he's been this entire conversation, he just nods--]
Yeah. ..... Yeah.
[--and let's his solemn expression relax into a sheepish, helpless sort of grin.]
I guess I wanted to give you a chance to back out, or make me back off, or something.
I'm.... glad you didn't, partner.