[It's a critical difference between Haruichi and some of the others in his year. He always knew they basically respected him but Haruichi went further and actually treated him with respect, even in moments like this when Kenta knew he wasn't exactly at his most respectable. It made an already outstanding person stand out even more; sometimes Kenta still can't believe Haruichi picked somebody like him.

He gives Haruichi a little squeeze before he lets go, enjoying the feeling of how he just fits in the circle of Kenta's arms, and he smiles into the kiss. It's quick but familiar, a settling back in after the unexpected way he got greeted. ]

You could've just started with that, you know. [There's no animosity in it at all, though. Instead Kenta just follows up with a kiss to Haruichi's bangs, then he leans on the counter, arms crossed thoughtfully.]

Where'd you even come up with this, anyway? Hopefully you didn't just decide you wanted to shoot me.