Have you tried talking to that guy about it? [ A rhetorical question, since he's mostly saying it for the point he wants to make here-- ] He's so stubborn 'bout it. [ Although Shinpachi is - in many ways - a lot more stubborn than Sano. But apparently he doesn't seem to realise that as much when it comes to this topic of all things.

He slowly picks up the cup, bringing it up to his lips and taking a sip. It doesn't take him too long to realise it's the good stuff - he drinks too much to not notice it. And although he doesn't necessarily say it out loud, the way his expression softens a little carries a hint of the sentiment in it. What a good bro, Tenka. ]

I just.. [ And since Shinpachi's so open, he can't help but just throw this out there to Tenka - he's not as worried about a fragile ego or whatever. ] I just hope I made him realise that he can always ask me for help, y'know? I don't want him to think he has to deal with stuff alone when his best friend is right there. That'd make me some shittyass friend, alright..