He listened even though his heart broke even more. Because who could do such a thing to someone like Inigo?

He understands those who had hurt him on earth. Those that pushed him away, beat him up. He understood why they would do it to him, he was a cursed child. Not a human. Not like them at all. But Inigo? Inigo was sweet and kind and no one should reject him.

His arms wrapped tighter around him.

"It's not how it should go. If people hurt you then it says what they are like as people, and nothing about you. I'm sorry you were hurt so many times... I know it hurts when no one wants you, when people hit and push you away. It hurts a lot. But..."

He is silent for a moment, though the intensity of his hug doesn't change. "It's not just me who likes you. I know... I might not count." He's aware that as a kirin he is more likely to see the best in people. He doesn't see it as a problem, but he can understand where Inigo is coming from, when he can't trust Taiki's judgement.

"Lord Gyousou likes you as well. He wouldn't like you if you weren't a person worth liking."

He knows Gyousou's judgement has been wrong before. He knows it only too well. But this time he is certain it is not.