[ Shuu knows it's not true. He knows that Kaoru doesn't give two shits about him, and that it's more likely he stuck around since there's apparently no real risk of actual death in this place, even if you die.

But even so, if it's some other party saying that - he must really take a liking to you - .. hah. As if, part of him thinks, but there's a small part of him that might think wouldn't it be nice at the same time before he forces it down and away the best he can.

Releasing his hold on the sleeve when he feels Kaoru turning away, Shuu stands there to stare at Souji a few moments now he's finally gotten the other's attention. And he smiles sweetly. Pretty genuinely, actually, since this is how Shuu's own bloodlust manifests, apparently.. ]

Then let's play too sometime, alright..? Even if it might not be as fun for you to do it with me as much as it would be with Kaoru, you promised.

[ And Shuu.. well, he sure wouldn't mind taking care of a threat to his stupid fake happiness throne of lies he's built. Aside from the fact that it might actually be fun to battle something only partially human. ]