Sae Itoshi had always been nonchalant and stoic, his hard-spoken nature making it difficult for most people to see the depths of his emotions. But those who truly knew him, like Shidou Ryusei, understood that Sae cared in his own unique way. His affection was subtle, often masked by his calm exterior, yet it was always there, an unwavering undercurrent beneath the surface.

This caring side of Sae was something he’d honed over the years, being a big brother had taught him to look out for others even when he didn’t say much about it.

As Shidou prepared to leave their shared house, a playful smirk on his face as he teased Sae about something trivial, Sae watched quietly. Shidou was already halfway out the door when Sae suddenly moved, his steps quick and purposeful.

"Ryusei," Sae called, his voice steady as always. Shidou turned around, a bit surprised by the urgency in Sae’s usually calm demeanor.

Without a word, Sae closed the distance between them, reaching up to wrap a scarf around Shidou's neck. His touch was gentle, a stark contrast to his usual composed attitude. "You'll get cold," Sae muttered, his eyes meeting Shidou's with an intensity that spoke volumes.