[... well, so much for keeping his face anything other than a shade of red. The compliment isn't helping his situation and he stares at Mitsuzane for a moment. It's... not as though he doesn't believe him, but to hear that his brother actually finds him attractive? ... it's a little overwhelming to hear.

When Mitsuzane reaches for his hand and misses, Takatora grabs for Mitsuzane's instead.]

What I want is to be close to you. I want to protect you, keep you safe, and make you believe above all else how much you mean to me. Whatever it takes to convince you of that... I'll consider.