It's because they were forced that I decided to be excessive.

[aka

he was being a shit on purpose]

Sousei doesn't care about gestures like that - if I really wanted to give him a gift, I'd get him a good book, or some sword polish, or make him some food he likes. I like treating him to things.

But the castle was forcing me to be nice, so I might've taken it out on him a little. It was funny, so it made me feel better.

[ . . . ]

So what is it that's put you on edge about all that?