You sure? I've punched a lot of things that couldn't be punched before.

[He thinks for a moment at that.]

So you prefer that I don't smile?

And Shun would accept you even if you're a rock. If anyone is capable to accept anything and anyone different that's him. I mean, he still calls me big brother and cares for me and all despite everything I've put him through.

[Shun's capacity to love is even bigger than Leanne's in Ikki's opinion, because at least with her he actually tried to be better. With Shun... He basically tried to make the kid hate him and stop clinging to him, despite being the one that runs to help him the moment he's even in a bit of trouble.]

[He finally manages to focus on the door enough to stumble into the bar.]