[So many people have spoken to him in his to this point that he isn't even startled anymore. Besides, her voice is soothing in his head. Melodious and calming.]

That's what Tohru-san's kids think, or so Asami-san says. He smiles a wistful smile. I've never had a chance to be a doting big brother, much. I must be really repressed. [He laughs softly.]