That was all the reaction Shamal needed, he would drop the subject for now and bring it up in private with Hayato later, when he was better. For now a strategic change of subject. The teen of course just snuggled into Ryuutaro's neck a bit more, when the grip around him tightens a bit.

"You know, back in Italy, he would always pretend to be hurt so he could come see me and swipe the dynamite out of my coat."

Yup, Shamal here is the one that got Hayato hooked up with dynamite. He chuckles a bit.

"He's a good kid. Take care of him, alright? I'd hate to see him fall back to the way he used to be."