[ ... it probably will be a surprise when Shu is slow to learn the mechanics of a game full of rhythms and music, but hey, it happens. The faint glimmer of someone who is fascinated by his origins is very hard to miss, and for a second Shu is taken aback. He has to think about this. ]

... are you in love with a fox? The way you look at me, I have an odd feeling you might want to do that to someone or something else.

[ He knows what love looks like. He's been in love many times, and even now he misses it. ]

But sure. Just don't tell anyone.

[ And Shu steps in close, bowing his head to expose the fuwa. ]