Who would have thought that it was Rei who fell harder?
He wanted Kazuki to have his luxurious apartment. It was the house they shared even before they decided to become a family with Miri. I doubt that it is a leasehold property if he declares, “use it however you want.” God knows how many straight couples have wars of the roses—fighting tooth and nail, their reputations on the line—of who’d get the house or the flat among other things. Here’s Rei who just wanted to give it to Kazuki nonetheless. K refused.
Lighter it is then. Rei even committed to not smoking anymore by parting from his lighter as if taking a pledge. Rei obeyed when Kazuki admonished him not to smoke in front of the child because of the smell that lingers on their clothes, etc. He listened like a considerate partner and a respectful parent would do. If they were separating, Rei would love Kazuki to have the huge chunk of what he had, a part of himself. And by god, Kazuki was initially refusing to acknowledge that because he was darn oblivious.
Good thing the separation was short-lived because Rei was determined that they could change for the benefit of raising Miri together. The second balcony scene, methinks, resolved that misunderstanding. Rei grabbed Kazuki’s hands for 25 seconds. And Kazuki knew by looking at Rei’s eyes what his partner meant.
You want me to be honest? Fine. Can you honestly say you never wavered when you saw me? I didn't realize it. I didn't know I wavered. Don't look at me like that. How am I looking at you? I called you to stop you from going. Somehow it feels like I've been caring about you for a very long time. You're right. We cared for each other, though you probably don't remember. Come here. If you won't come here, I'll come to you. It doesn't matter whether spells work or not. I love you.
This was my contribution to the Winter Feast Zine, a completely fanmade zine hosted by my good friend @chainsaw-mewmew !! Download it!! So many great artists were a part in it!!