[Kaoru glances over at Shuu briefly too, but it's more because he's learned to treat Shuu like a literal 5 year old by now, and when 5 year olds suddenly go silent, it's normally a Very Bad Thing. ...But he seems pretty self-contained for the time being?? OKAY SHUU just keep on keepin on with your little flower crown off in the corner.]

I suppose some may say that their fragility and brevity are what make them truly beautiful. Flowers aren't meant to last, after all...

[BUT WHO CARES Kaoru will step all over the rules of nature if it suits, okay.]

Still, it's nice to have them around for a while to enjoy.