Bakura gave a small nod. "I know. I wish I could just... get rid of the part of me that felt that way. But I can't... I've tried. Since fall, I've tried. After your party..." he trailed off with a small, sheepish smile. "I actually texted the network from the bathroom for advice," he admitted. "I didn't know what to do. I was so afraid you'd find out then and just..."

He trailed off a moment. "I shouldn't have to hide from you, Oniichan," he finally continued. "But I was. Which-- which is why I said it. Though I think... I think I expected what happened. After all, I know the type you like, I'm nothing like that," he smiled ruefully.