[Ichigo watched him, sensing that something was still not quite right but he won't press him for the reason. He trusted that Keigo would tell him about it in his own time.

The cause of Keigo’s lack of confidence must have gone much, much deeper than he’d intially thought though. It pained him to see that. Was Keigo badly treated in his own world? Why would anyone mistreat this sweet child? This boy who went out of his way to save him from his own darkness.

Well, he'll just have remain loyal and supportive of his new friend and help him see the wonderful person he saw.

Ichigo smiled gently and encouragingly at him, even though Keigo was currently looking down.]

And that's all I ask of you, Asano-dono. Believe in yourself. I'll do everything in my power to help you. If you should ever need anyone to talk to, I’m right here.

[Now stop looking so glum or he'll need to hug it out of you!]