@empathical cont. from here
The words had come out in a soft, frustrated mumble directed at the air to no one in particular. A hand went to his neck and them to his hair as he gave it a light pull, physically showing his frustration.
Hands were then shoved deep in his pockets, saying nothing for a few moments as he avoided eye contact before he heard Ryoji’s soft breath. He shivered slightly at the touch, eyes slowly sliding to Ryoji and landing on his ever present smile. The slight frown on Minato’s own face was wiped away as the other spoke, mouth opening slightly in surprise at his words.
Minato was silent as he listened to Ryoji, and when the other was finished he opened and closed his mouth, trying to find the words to say. Eventually he looked away, a hand going to rub at his eyes and a soft sniffle escaping him before he spoke.
“...Thanks Ryoji... It... means more than you know...”