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When Shinji and Ichigo got together, it surprised many which lead to a question.
Why him?
Most of the time, if asking Shinji, he a cocky smile that said nothing and maybe he threw out a lewd joke, but on the rare occasions, he would smile like he was thinking of something precious and he would answer, “he makes me feel real.”
Ichigo, it nearly always was the straightforward answer, ‘I love him’ as if it was enough for him to explain why, but occasionally, Ichigo would look pensive and explain, “he has seen the worst parts of me and doesn’t flinch.”
If asked together, they will share a smile, and reach for each other’s hand if they aren’t already holding them, and tell the questioner:
“It is and always will be because we chose each other.”