Yukimura returned the kiss, as tenderly, gently, deeply, as it was given. Probably the same as I would do, but perhaps with less sake, Yukimura replied, his tone sincere with only a slight note of amusement at the end. I love you so much, he whispered, the words coming from his very depths, fragile, tender things that echoed with the depth of his feelings for Kuronue. Even though he could say the words more freely now, they were still very important and meaningful words to him.