[Wow. You know, saying stuff on his own is one thing. Having to listen to similar things coming from someone else's mouth is...very different.]

...You're really giving me a run for my money here as a gloomy guy, Sakyou.

[He says, with a slightly amused huff - the hand at Sakyou's ear tweaks it, a little playfully. His attempt at lightening the mood which is, in Mandricardo's opinion, extremely wild for an introvert like him.]

But anyways, I...like this date. Because I like you. [There's a beat here, his cheeks warm as he tilts his head and leans against Sakyou.] And I wouldn't be a good friend if I...tired of comforting you. That's what friends do, right?