Conflict of interest? Yuuto feels insulted, to say the least. He can separate work from his personal emotions. Although he believes one’s work ethic says a lot about a person. Yuuto colleagues respect and fear him at the same time. He tried joking a time or two but they never laugh. It is always awkward. He brings his mind back to the matter at hand. If he couldn’t handle this situation he wouldn’t be here. Yuuto is taking this project seriously as he does with all his work.
Yuuto sighs inwardly because it would be a lie if he didn’t say he was looking forward to working with Shouta. He can’t help that he enjoys being around him. Shouta is clearly uncomfortable around him. Simply put. He doesn’t trust him. It’s not like he has given Shouta any signs he can be trusted. That memory from his childhood is clearly going to haunt him forever. As if he read his mind Shouta mentions their past not being resolved and could interfere.
Yuuto is taken back as Shouta begins to cough. He doesn’t like the way he looks or how his voice sounds so strained. Shouta is coughing for a while. Yuuto watches helplessly as Shouta appears to be gathering himself before drinking some chilled Gatorade.
‘Is he sick?’ Yuuto has to quiet his alpha that is concerned. He is worried too but his inner being doesn’t like what he is seeing. Shouta finally asks is he recommends any other artist. Yuuto knows the answer to this question, but he can’t focus since Shouta looks so ill.
“I understand your concerns Shouta,” says Yuuto softly.
“Before I address your question, are you okay?” Yuuto is able to pull back his alpha wanting to comfort Shouta. Shouta might need some help but not in that way. Yuuto cares about this project, Shouta life work but he can’t ignore that Shouta isn’t well.