[ Shino not liking his answer was expected, but he hadn't expected his reaction to be so frigid, either. It's not what Shi Qingxuan expected, to have Shino stop with just a simple oh and nothing more.
Of course, he also doesn't leave it as just oh, but that indifferent tone is still there, and those words...
A myriad of thoughts go through Shi Qingxuan's mind - first, that's a pretty shocking revelation when he didn't even know they had that kind of relationship; second, this timing is rather notable; thirdly, this timing is incredibly telling - and all he can do is stare down at him, too stunned and confused to even fall into his usual mode of dealing uncomfortable and tense moments.
After a moment, he stops gaping and says, very evenly: ]
If Shino has something to say to me, he should say it outright.
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Of course, he also doesn't leave it as just oh, but that indifferent tone is still there, and those words...
A myriad of thoughts go through Shi Qingxuan's mind - first, that's a pretty shocking revelation when he didn't even know they had that kind of relationship; second, this timing is rather notable; thirdly, this timing is incredibly telling - and all he can do is stare down at him, too stunned and confused to even fall into his usual mode of dealing uncomfortable and tense moments.
After a moment, he stops gaping and says, very evenly: ]
If Shino has something to say to me, he should say it outright.