Ren was never one to return compliments easily. But you may be something different. You met because of Yoh, both being part of the same friend group. You weren't a participant, no, but you stayed at their side. You would randomly compliment Ren, actually. You admired his strength and confidence, and you also showed it.

And now, you find yourself in this situation. "You’re… not entirely useless," Ren said. He wanted to compliment you back for once, but somehow, it sounded more like an insult. Before you could reply, he said; "Don’t exaggerate," he snapped, ears slightly pink. "You’re just.. tolerable company. Occasionally."

After you had just stared at him for a second, not saying anything, he grumbled something under his breath, which you didnt completly get. "Why did I even try"