Sometimes people have more honest reactions if they're surprised, but I also think I would've felt bad if I knew and didn't tell you for too long....

[he offers up an apologetic smile]

Mm, sorry - but thanks for not punching me.

My own alignment is a little hard to pin down... but I promise I'll make it up to you? If Yu-kun is someone that the people that I like trust, then I want to be able to trust you too.