[That... might be true. He hasn't considered it from that angle before. Harumasa isn't sure that's enough to change his mind, but it's food for thought at the very least.]

I can't promise that my mind will change, but I'll definitely think about it. I didn't consider that angle.

[At least he'll admit this much to Jun.

Harumasa blinks as he looks down at Jun when he speaks up after that moment of silence. His eyes widen a little when he's offered such a sweet and meaningful thing as sharing a last name. But it also comes with something that makes him hesitate more than he possibly should. Being a Nightroad means accepting a possible father figure into his life, and he's not sure he can trust parental figures again. He's not sure he's ready to have a parent, or if he ever will be.

But he still deeply appreciates the offer as he sees exactly what Jun is conveying.]

You're a good kid, Jun-bug. [The affection can clearly be heard in his voice.] I don't know if I'm ready for that, but I'll think on it. I promise. You're right, though. No matter what, you're my little brother. And I'm really grateful that I was lucky enough to be your big brother. Even in that awful place, I still thought you were a gift.