[hizamaru is soft and higekiri looks proud of himself for that reaction. even if he's just going to try to turn into hige's hand, he's still going to get a smooch on his temple because hige is fond and amused]

Ahaha, no, I would much rather treat Tamamo kindly. Her face makes all sorts of endearing expressions, and if I work hard enough, her tails wag.

[HIGE LOVES MAKING HER HAPPY BECAUSE THE REACTIONS ARE SO GOOD

but regardless he'll just smile]

You do not need to be the only one at my side... but I will not forget you either, you know? It is your well-being that I desire to protect the most, out of everyone here.

Normally I do not care to be so selfish... but I have not been able to shake this feeling from the beginning.