Devero tries to fend Koumyou off as the other man corners him in the pool, but only half-heartedly. And when the Sanzo's hand lights on his cheek, he freezes. His cheek is warm, but, that could totally just be the pool, right? And the way his heart is pounding is just because of the scramble. Right.

"W-well." Oh, that came out shaky. Come on, Devero, get a hold of yourself. "I mean, I'm not allowed to think I'm handsome, that would be egotistical. So it's n-nice to hear that you think so."