[Being blunt with Japan was probably one of the safest options. Somehow, the subtle man had come to learn to rely on others to be blunt in place of him. Not to mention to say exactly what was on his mind so he wouldn't have to... But who was around who would do that anymore?

Marco's words hit Japan like an insult, even though they're far from it, and he tenses, stopping what he's doing to shoot Marco a look. Angry, or upset, but, not sturdy. And so really, a perfect way to address just what was wrong.]

What is meant by that?! [Angrily, but above all, desperately. Was it obvious something was wrong? So was his sturdiness slipping already? Wasn't he supposed to be staying strong? All of these questions were rising and he didn't want to face them. He didn't want to face any sort of failure or screw up from himself, of course. So... it was natural that he'd get so defensive.

And his defense was more of an offense to begin with.] I have been working all day, you realize! Even before the subway... [...]

If Marco does not like the air, he does not have to stay here! [And that again. How many times had he told Marco to leave, recently, when he wanted the opposite...

Well he froze after those words and turned around to try and ignore the fact that he just sort of exploded.]