He has to snicker, really because come on Midorima, lie to yourself, but Takao is not falling for it. With or without a steady voice, the point guard sees through it, the same as he did the hurt the other is feeling.

It's okay, he may be teasing now, but he is also there as a shoulder or a poke in the ribs when he needs it. It's a win-win of sorts, right? He keeps pace with Midorima's slightly longer stride despite the back and forth and his laughing. Because most of it is what it has been since they set out on this errand, Takao trying to distract Midorima, considering he is being threatened with the silent treatment he is maybe, kind of sort of succeeding. Maybe he should have bought the spanks and used those as fodder the whole way home instead.

"My bad, I forgot you're the Ice King besides I am just an irresponsible guy." It is a tease, his voice says it all, he won't use the love word again. Tonight. He makes no future promises because this is who he is. He is also pretty far from irresponsible, yeah he likes to have a good time but most days he has his crap together at least.