"Never," Gen told him. "Just reassuring you."

Senku was always much better with having arms around him if they were lying down - so he got comfortable beside Senku and cuddled up close. Gen knew of course he could never refer to it as cuddling aloud, even if - in retrospect - they've been doing that for years.

One hand went to the back of Senku's head, to rub small circles into his scalp. "You'll have your revenge on me later."