AKA I try my best to talk about why Kokichi hides behind his mask and most likely fail completely. This is all personal theory and conjecture. Also, I'm sorry if it's poorly written- he's... very difficult to write for.

I sat on the floor, my eyes closed and face content. The small fibers of the purple carpeting made themselves known every time I shifted, as I gently ran my hands through the hair of the boy on my lap, Kokichi. This was a position we found ourselves in often, the both of  us finding it a calming activity- a well needed break, if you will. Although, as I sat there with him, I could tell something was different. The purple haired boy seemed... troubled. After being this close to him for so long, I had learned to pick up on it quite easily. I wondered if it was something I had done, and those thoughts began to grow louder. That's why I was slightly startled as the sound of Kokichi's voice spoke over those thoughts.

"Hey, Miiks. You're always asking why I lie, right?" he asks.

I didn't know how to answer his question in the moment- it really came out of nowhere. It was true it was something that I had always wondered, however I had learned to just not question it when I realized that it was just a part of him. Yet... the fact that he was bringing it up now. "Of c-course I do... if you're worried about it I r-really don't mind-" I begin to explain. Kokichi shakes his head as he lifts himself up from my lap, my slightly concerned eyes following him. "Nah, I know you don't. I feel like I just do it so much that I owe you a little honesty, ya know?" he says in a cheery voice, although I could tell that his expression didn't entirely match up with what he was saying. I wondered if this was something he genuinely felt guilty about...

Shifting my legs a bit to make them more comfortable now that the weight of Kokichi's head was no longer on them, I speak. "If that's how you really feel... a-although you really don't have to if you don't want to!" He shakes his head. "Nah, I wouldn't be bringing it up if i didn't want to. Although, I do want to say this: and you better listen closely" he urged. I nod my head, my back tensing and causing me to sit up straighter with anticipation.

Sitting up straighter himself, Kokichi's face grows serious. "If I'm going to say what I'm about to, I need a promise that you'll never repeat it to another soul. This is a secret that I only allow super high up members of my secret organization to know" Nodding once more, I respond; "Of course! I p-promise that none of this will leave this room!", my hands slightly clutching the top hem of my apron.

Kokichi, seeming to be soothed by my response, relaxes a bit. "Thanks" he mutters with a half smile. His relaxed face registering in my mind, I relax a bit more as well, knowing that he was more content. "So, I guess I should start with this- I act all super confident in myself right? Like I don't care about anything or anyone? Maybe you've already guessed, but that's one of the biggest lies I tell day to day. I don't know if I'd say that I dislike myself, but I'd say that I'm afraid of others betraying me- though I guess that's a bit odd coming from the person who intentionally gets on everyone's nerves" he laughs.

I, however, kept a straight face. This was stuff that I had theorized about here and there, but to get actual confirmation- a slightly sympathetic expression grows on my face. Kokichi continued his explanation though. "I just... I don't want to get attached. I don't want to get close to tons of people thoughtlessly only to be betrayed again and again by those I thought would never. Sure I can tell when others are lying in a snap, but that comes with seeing the lies of those closest to you full face when they happen. So it's this case of fighting fire with fire..." he trails off.

I find that sympathetic face only growing, however a bout of uncertainty hit me as well. "if... if you're so scared of that then... why did you get close to me of all people?" I softly question. Kokichi seems to snap out of his thoughts for a moment to contemplate my question. "Because you're super useful to me!" he exclaims. I could tell that was a lie however, and Kokichi could tell that I knew. Heaving a small sigh, he adds on "And... I don't think you've lied to me about anything since I met you- and we've been talking for a while. Well, I guess that isn't true- you lie when it comes to your personal needs. That's something that should probably be stopped, but that's besides the point right now. You're genuinely one of the most honest people I've met- to a fault. Even when it puts yourself at a disadvantage. I can't help but put trust in a person like that" he beams.

Finding myself blushing a bit, I look down at my lap. "T-That's- well- it can't really be that special, r-right?" I mutter. Kokichi shakes his head "Yes it can! I mean I'm telling you this, aren't I?" Still unable to fully process the compliment, I fiddle with my hands a bit. "I mean I g-guess so- b-but still" Kokichi interrupts. "No buts. You're one of the few people in this world that I can trust. Wear that like a badge of honor! You were able to pierce this evil leaders mask!" he exclaims proudly. For a moment, I wondered if he was displaying the pride he thought I should show.

"If... you say so. And if t-that's really true then... I couldn't be happier to have done so" I say, finally lifting my head up with a small smile. Kokichi's smile softens in turn as he scooches over and leans on my shoulder. He gets into a comfortable position and softly mumbles a "Thanks for listening, Miik's" Gently placing my own head on the top of his, I give a gentle nod before shifting my position to the one I held before, opening my arm as an invitation. Kokichi once again rests his head on my lap, and I go back to gently running my hands through his hair. The aura that these times normally bring finally returns.

Somehow... it feels more peaceful than normal.