[ the attempted mimicry makes his lip curl, and not in a pleasing way. he plays with his pencil more, rolling it between his fingers, before finally using it to poke subaru's head a few times ]

Fine, you were listenING. Very good, Baru-kun. How did you get that I like you from THAT? [ not that it's wrong, because it isn't, and natsume rests his chin in his palm. pencil down. it's fine. ] Just because it's going to go well for you doesn't mean I like you, does IT?

[ ......yes he has to do this just like this he can't just agree he likes him this is the worst ]