[ He bites into his lip at that, mostly because he isn't surprised either. Though... he rubs the back of his neck. ]

I don't know if I can lie about where I was last night. [ He cringes. ] Not to Shigeru, but he can't even talk and even if he could he's really shy and quiet. There isn't anyone else I'd really tell if you'd rather it stay between us.

[ A pause. ] I just don't want him to worry.

[ Because he acts more like a big brother than just a friend sometimes tbh... ]