[ Rin wasn't exactly a macho man who didn't want anyone else to see him hurt, he was far too emotional and far too obvious for it to be that. No, rather, it's more the fact that he didn't want to make this beautiful first encounter of theirs all about him and how he chose to handle their past. He shifts a little, and he huffs. But it would be pointless to lie to her, he was a terrible liar and he didn't want to upset her further ]

Yeah, we're mates... and it's been really hard to deal with stuff like thinkin' a little girl was really pretty lookin', and having her make your heart race.