[he's glad that this is happening over the phone and not in person. because he probably wouldn't have been able to keep a straight face (or a dry eye for that matter) if makishima was in front of him.] I- I don't think it was that Makishima-san... He said that he didn't... really like the flower or me either... among other things... [he pauses.]

B- But please don't bring this up with Tadokoro-san! I just think he needs some space! I should have asked him what color he wanted. I just... kind of assumed he'd want the red one since his bike has some red in it.