[ Riku can't hide the hurt that crosses his expression. Of course he knows he's still going to be Kujo Tenn. Things are-- they're better here, because they're the only ones from their world. But still... there are some things that still sting, still cut deeply.

Riku's hand tightens on his plate, but then Tenn continues, and he looks at him, eyes wide. ]

Tenn-nii...

[ His throat feels tight. He doesn't like being underestimated, and Tenn... he's underestimated Riku too much already.

That's not why he's standing here, why he can smile in spite of what happened. ]

Of course I can face challenges. [ He looks serious, too. Riku sets his plate down, then faces Tenn. ] It's because-- it's not just for me. Hamelin wants us to turn against each other, just for a wish. But nothing can make me turn against you. I can stand here smiling because Tenn-nii is here with me.

[ He nods to himself, and his expression turns softer. Even if things are hard, even if Tenn's family is Kujo now... ]

Because I love you, Tenn-nii. Nothing's gonna change that, not here, and not back home.