Taiki's description of Gyousou seems apt enough for the impression he's gotten of the older man, so that's not what makes him stop and think. No, it's the second statement that does that trick. Taiki wouldn't hate him.. Does he mean that on a personal level? That's the impression Inigo is getting, considering he doesn't know nearly everything yet about what sets Taiki apart from regular people.

.. or maybe he just really wants to believe Taiki means it on a personal level. Maybe Inigo is just that desperate for approval from anyone, especially when he's feeling as vulnerable as he does right now.

He pulls back slightly - not fully out of the hug, but just enough so he can actually see Taiki as he speaks.

"People do though. And they.. they probably should. I'm a failure."

He smiles, but it's sad. It doesn't even come close to reaching his eyes.