( miai isn't like, cute or young enough to blush when complimented, but having his looks complimented as lovely by someone who's by far more objectively gorgeous is just a little too flattering, and in that moment makes him a little visibly bashful. just a little.

it's unfair, in fact, for him to subsequently bring up the subject of dating only to immediately negate the possibility - was that on purpose? there's a faint disappointment in the echo of his heart's beat, followed by a more rational consolation that this is what he prefers, actually.

see, like, normally he just hits on people he finds hot - and if they turn him down it's over, and if they're interested for a night then they go and then it's over. regardless, he gets it out of his system. having to just sit on this with no outlet - in part self-inflicted - is weird and uncomfortable, and he's not sure he likes it. he'd always thought of himself as somewhat restrained until now, but he guesses he's actually usually quite self-indulgent...? )

With a mindset like that, it actually sounds like a little dating would do you the most good ♪ A lack of interest means only you haven't met the right people yet.

( a beat, )

And you're joking about the soap, I hope?

( why is this where miai draws the line when undoubtedly rosetis punishes individuals in worse ways? well, )