[The yelling doesn't even faze him, and he patiently listens to everything. With a soft hum, he suddenly reaches out to grasp Akai's chin, movements carrying snake-like swiftness (that is a bit unfair to be using on even Akai). His hold is unyielding as he leans in to look Akai right in the eyes.]

Hate you, so you can run away. So you can have an excuse to quit? So you can keep your hands over your ears, and the blindfold over your eyes? [Jianyu lets him go, and then smiles.] I'd just like to make sure I understand, is all.

All these things you're talking about - people going away, never coming back, people being forgotten - are things that are normal parts of existence, for beings such as myself. I remember many gods, demons, and such that nobody else does.

I loved many, I lost many, and I have started over more times than you could possibly count or imagine. [His voice is gradually shifting towards anger that currently matches the same level of emotion as Akai.] Just as you are wondering why I haven't given up on you, I am wondering why you are treating me caring and still being here as a fucking punishment. [He stands, gesturing to the side before a fiery scroll appears in his hand.] If existing alongside me is truly going to be so unbearable for you, perhaps we can work out a new deal, my darling, selfish Akai.

One that could perhaps force you to see the reality you're refusing to perceive.