I don't understand why; you're a very kind person, and I -

[Something finally seems to click in his head then; that internal sense of "oh my god, Ishimaru, you can't just say shit like that" still isn't exactly present, but he seems to at least work out that this isn't...the best line of inquiries to be pursuing.]

Ah, but I probably shouldn't trouble you with such things - it's just difficult for me to fathom, that's all.

[He hesitates for a moment once that's out there before pushing forward with it.]

Making new friends...it's not something I've ever really been able to do, not before my brother; it's been a bit easier, the longer I've been here, but it's still not something I really understand. Another learning experience, I guess!

But if anyone can be said to be deserving of companionship, I would think you're one of those people, Asahina-kun.