I-I know. [ Shigeru knows it's bad that he's secretly sort of scared of Dodger on a subconscious level. It's not that he really meant to be but after their last encounter he's just...a little scared of him and he knows that's not how relationships are supposed to be. ]

No. It-it's okay! I'll be fine on my own. I-I don't think he'd ever get that mad to hurt me again. [ maybe. But Dodger has been pretty absent lately. Shigeru figures after their fight that he's moved on pretty much, but he can never be too sure.

But Shigeru's lack of wanting to involve anyone stems from him not wanting anyone to get hurt and not wanting to be a bother with his own problems. ] I can handle it alone. You don't have to worry.