[Ren had been surprised how fast he had developed a crush, but it made sense. He already knew he's bi so it wasn't that strange.

And it's a good thing their food or drinks hadn't come yet or he would have dropped whatever he was holding in his hand at the last bit. Just hearing 'a dead man' felt like he got stabbed in the chest.

He has to take a moment to get a hold of himself emotionally before speaking. Although he tries to put on a poker face, there's no hiding the sadness in his eyes.]

...How did you die?