I can't quite get a handle on him. I know he's got knowledge, about me, about nii-san, but I'm not sure what. And I'm not sure what he wants.

That's what it all comes down to. What he wants.

A casual grin. "Yes, it does, doesn't it? But I suppose if someone takes a risk willingly and gets hurt, it's okay if it's their decision. Nii-san says things like that sometimes."