[Now it's Rui's turn to be knocked over, at least mentally. He almost reels for a moment, before averting his gaze.

...How is it that, even if he's just had a little victory, he still somehow feels as though he's lost?]

I see. That sounds just right, for you. [No barbing, no taunting, just the slightly wistful tone of someone who doesn't want to impose himself on Tsukasa.] Do you have your eye on anyone? I could go and spy on them for you first.