[Sunny doesn't believe him... but it isn't because he'd chosen the wrong words, Shuichi tells himself. It's not because he's unable to help anyone. If he believes that, he'll clam up again, fail to help a friend in need. And if he fails another friend, he... can't imagine what he'll do with himself then.
He can't. He won't. They aren't far from their destination, but taking Sunny's hand, Shuichi reroutes them for a little detour. He parks them on a nearby bench, scrounges up his courage, and pulls his hat off his head. Sitting it on his lap, he looks Sunny dead in the eye, ignoring every cell in his body that screams at him to look away. Run. Hide. This time, he won't heed the call of cowardice.]
what are you gonna do if i say yes
He can't. He won't. They aren't far from their destination, but taking Sunny's hand, Shuichi reroutes them for a little detour. He parks them on a nearby bench, scrounges up his courage, and pulls his hat off his head. Sitting it on his lap, he looks Sunny dead in the eye, ignoring every cell in his body that screams at him to look away. Run. Hide. This time, he won't heed the call of cowardice.]
Look at me, Sunny. Please.