Sunlight filtered through the cracks in the blinds, causing Kunikuzushi to stir and roll over in bed with a soft groan. His heart momentarily seized in panic as he took notice of the other side of the mattress empty before he hears noise from the living room, gradually calming down. It had become a habit to stay in bed for a little longer just to think about everything.

Kunikuzushi slowly sat up, consciousness returning along with the eminent insecurities and doubts about himself. He frowns to himself, rubbing his eyes. Why? Why exactly did you continue to stick by his side?

There's so many reasons why he shouldn't be lovable. His personality doesn't exactly make it easy to get along with others. Kunikuzushi had been diagnosed with heavy mental issues, likely stemming from his childhood. And he wasn't even born in the right body. He doesn't deserve this; there's so much wrong with him, so why..

Throwing back the blankets, Kunikuzushi slipped out of bed and padded to the living room, seeking your familiar warmth. He stops a few feet away, suddenly overwhelmed with emotion as his eyes lock onto your back turned to him. Evidence of every single shared moment with you contrasts with all of the whispers of doubt in his mind that he's unable to be loved.

Blinking back the sudden sting of tears threatening to spill over, Kunikuzushi creeps closer and wraps his arms around your middle to steal your attention. "Why?" is all he says for a moment, muffled against your figure in a rare moment of vulnerability.

"..Why do you.. Care so much about me..? Knowing everything..?"