With their proximity, Kuroo could tell how the younger relaxed into his touch, much to his surprise. He certainly thought he would get swatted away, but like a little puppy Tanaka was actually leaning closer. Well. That was kind of cute. Kuroo couldn't tell if it was himself or alcohol talking, but right now he felt the need to indulge the boy beside him.

It didn't help much that Tanaka was being unusually honest, what reason did Kuroo have not to be generous? He ran the back of his digits up and down the base of Tanaka's head, occasionally changing it up with his fingertips.