[...somehow, despite how much he ignored it and remained as ignorant as possible, he knew this was coming. He knew this was true, and he knew it probably before they did because while Tamaki may be naive and oblivious so often, he's also aware he can be insightful and has a gift for knowing how to reach and understand people.
On the other hand, Tamaki also fails at being able to see what's right in front of him and understand himself. This has happened before, and maybe that's the part that actually makes his chest ache for that brief moment.
"Because if you fall in 'love', someone will be sad. If you fall in love, would it bring the family to quarrel with one another?"
"Don't lose to your trauma, give it all you've got!"
It's...hard to think past those old things, and it's why he simply stares and ignores those old thoughts and memories. Instead, his hand tightens around Senri's and holds on for the time being.
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On the other hand, Tamaki also fails at being able to see what's right in front of him and understand himself. This has happened before, and maybe that's the part that actually makes his chest ache for that brief moment.
"Because if you fall in 'love', someone will be sad. If you fall in love, would it bring the family to quarrel with one another?"
"Don't lose to your trauma, give it all you've got!"
It's...hard to think past those old things, and it's why he simply stares and ignores those old thoughts and memories. Instead, his hand tightens around Senri's and holds on for the time being.
It's...a lost cause? A dream...]