...I won't ever leave you, either.

[Kokichi pauses. The faintest hint of a smirk flickers onto his face.]

You know, if things were just like normal, I'd tease you for finding a prime opportunity to keep me close. But you're probably even more of a gentleman than Gonta. So that doesn't mean anything.

[Which is odd, because he's so used to being...no, wait, even then declarations were being made to protect him. When did he become some kind of princess?]

I'm fine with getting some rest. But I'm gonna cuddle you, okay?

[Not necessarily, but Kokichi's definitely not opposed to the thought.]