[Because it took him this long to really say it out loud as confidently as he just did.

While his relationship with Ramuda is also an important one, his relationship with Megumi is important for much different reasons. He loves the both of them, but he loves them for different reasons.

He leans his cheek into her touch, grounding himself to her.]

Selfishness to a degree is healthy. One must be selfish to their own needs every once in a while.

[He pauses but a moment...]

I want to diminish the fear that you hold.