[ Something dark and unpleasant slips through the cracks, right on into his emotions and he releases a shaky breath. He's shaking his head. ]

Don't...

[ Though, even now, there's something gentle within that single word. He very genuinely doesn't want to hurt Akira. There's so much fear and self-loathing within him as he slowly pulls away. ]

You don't understand, but it's really better that my emotions are left as they are. This is what I-...

[ He releases a shallow breath. ]

I should really go.

[ Even though he doesn't entirely want to. ]