Rin paled, and instantly got on his knees.

"I-I'm s-sorry I-Ishim-maru-sempai. Y-you w-were just the f-first person I-I saw that I kn-knew a-and I j-j-just... I j-just..."

He looks down, beet red.

"I j-just wanted to say hi to s-someone as st-st-strong as you."

Rin doesn't move his eyes at all, just staring at the ground, brushing brightly.

"I-I'm really s-sorry for r-ruining your day Ishimaru-sempai. I j-just I j-just w-wanted t-t-to b-be y-y-your f-f-friend."