[ Rinne follows Ai outside, the cool air not so much soothing his nerves as it is distracting him. Despite growing up in a snowy village, Rinne often stayed indoors until he grew sick of it. The heat was always just right. Safe. His body never quite got used to extremes, as much as he wanted to push himself.

He's never told Ai this. It's pathetic no matter how he explains it. In her interviews, she always speaks of a rougher childhood. Well, violence is something they're both accustomed to, but he's sure she was never pampered like he was. As long as his past is concerned, he should just keep quiet.

...

But if she's willing to give him all of her, shouldn't he start giving himself, too? ]

I grew up in the mountains, but I didn't use the stone baths near our village that much. If I used 'em, that meant everyone else had to leave.

[ Those were the rules. No one dared to be in the presence of the Amagi clan, especially not with their creepy, eccentric heir. ]

But it's whatever. Anyway, I was too busy—

[ Rinne pauses mid-step and gasps, waiting for his sneeze to follow through. He thanks the gods it doesn't. ]

—studying...

[ Good job, Rinne! You got too comfortable and ruined the mood!!!!! ]