[ He blinks slow, before giving a little nod as he accepts her answer. Kei could analyze and destroy every piece of it, if he wanted to, but he decides to relent. His dizziness isn't getting much better and if he presses on, he may end up faint. When his own body is violently rejecting his actions, he knows he has to stop. ]

I see. [ Breathing out slow, he attempts to gather his senses. ] Normally, someone would ask if you feel troubled that you don't feel that way, but I won't. You'll know when you know, Sakura. [ The guilt settles in his stomach, slowly easing. ]

Really, there is no need to rush, and there's no need to force yourself into any relationship. I suppose I may have teased you some with how you were with Sakutarou Oda, but... no, I'm sorry. [ Softer: ] You know what's right for yourself, and you know yourself. So don't let even me bully you about love.