Viral was trying really hard to be positive as well but it was definitely hurting him a lot to try that and only end up going the completely opposite way, his mind not finding it easy to settle itself in that zone. Maybe it was the feeling of being selfish that was bothering him despite all this reassurance that he wasn’t being selfish, he just had to see the positivity in this party; everyone else was happy, just he seemed to be having a harder time feeling it. Staring at Yumi before slowly looking to Ikura, he soon lowered his head and sighed, “It’s got to feel nice”, he spoke, picking up the scallop with the tips of his claws, “You’re both right about everything. I am not trying hard enough…or trying too hard to pick everything apart. It’s hard finding a balance…”

Maybe he should had tried to find that happiness a little harder as he was the one who was feeling miserable over everything. This was all just the start of his battle and what a sad battle it was, like being surrounded by happiness and here he was under a little raincloud. Glancing to Ikura, he frowned a little as he slowly reached out and tried grabbing up some food, or what was left of it anyway. He was trying to sort himself out by doing so, hoping he would fit in a little more instead of sitting at the end of everything looking like he didn’t want to be here. It was so strange having everyone there for that purpose if Ikura was right, but then again these engagements were always something he could never understand. Frowning slightly, he stared down at his now moderately filled plate, “I suppose…I should talk to these people eventually, see if they mean well for myself”, he spoke calmly, shaking his head a little, “I want to keep away from those pills for as long as possible during this. I’m surprised you made room in your busy schedule to come here rather than wait until I had to visit you again”.

Shu smiled a little, finding it amusing that Takeshi was getting so bothered by his claims. It was something that Takeshi often found pride in, knowing he had great control compared to him but there was no denying Shu was definitely faster. The guy needed something to be proud of and seeing his reaction made him feel pretty amused, putting on a frown as he spoke up, “Oooohhh, it’s not like that was what I was hoping to do”, he moaned, staring up at Takeshi before giggling as his hair was ruffled up, giving his head a quick shake after, “I’m going to bother if you bother a lot with it. I’m good at something too”, he spoke quickly, smiling, “Enjoy the party…just by eating? I want to eat cake! Cake sounds good…”