[Was that supposed to reassure him? Make him feel trusted? Because it really doesn't. Ryunosuke cocks his head slightly, observing his friend closely, trying and failing to get a read on him.]

Kazuma... I'll read this book if I must, but. Whatever you aren't saying... I'd rather hear it from you, than have to piece it together myself. I don't know what it is you've been through, but, I swear, I can shoulder it with you.

[Isn't that what partners are supposed to do?]