[ He had only meant to tease Shino on if he thought his colleagues were attractive; he hadn't thought he would receive such a serious answer in return. But now that he has, he quietly considers it. So that's the kind of thing Shino likes.

He doesn't take the They'll still be there for you when I can't be as anything permanent, his thoughts more on who is available at any given time in any given place, and of course different people will be available at different times. That's just natural. It all makes sense to him, wanting to be with someone that can love with the same devotion that he feels. That the two of them feel for each other. And Xie-xiong is loyal, and Hua-chengzhu is at least loyal to Xie-xiong. In the end, Shi Qingxuan just hums. ]

Well, if that's Shino's type, then I like your type, too.

[ And he leans in to press a kiss to his lips. ]

Xie-xiong really is a special person... I know he'll absolutely be there for you when I can't be, either. But I'll still always try to come if you call for me, so don't stop doing that.

[ It's also nice, to have people that he can rely on and who can rely on him... ]