[He thought as much, and the confirmation made him frown further.

But it slowly changed into a sort of melancholy, pensive look at the other statement. He knew it was in good intentions, but it bothered him for reasons he couldn't adequately explain.]

Raikou-san, I... I couldn't ask for more from you and I appreciate everything you've done for me, but... I don't want to be your child.

[he didn't want to be "just a kid" and shoulder another responsibility on Raikou's shoulders...

...or be viewed as such by him.]