I see. [His hand slowly slid away from Keigo's cheek and he moved away a bit.] Ah, perhaps I shouldn't sit so close to you then. I don't wish to burden or trouble you with my pain... And it must be very hard to constant have to deal with other people's strong feelings in additional to your own...

[Ichigo was familiar with that lack of confidence. It was something he saw often in the youngest of his brothers and like with his brother, Ichigo wanted to do what he could to dispel that self-doubt. Once again, before he could stop himself, he reached out to gently yet firmly cradle Keigo's face in his hands and make him look back at him.]

It will be hard but I believe in you. If you ever need help, I'm here. Please remember that.