Er.. [ Okay, so maybe the problem here is different. Inigo might be shy and a little thick when it comes to taking certain hints, but this is another level entirely he's seeing here.. ] You do know such things as kissing and wanting to be with someone forever would most likely more be classified as "love" rather than respect, right?

[ YOU DON'T SEE HIM TALK THAT WAY ABOUT HIS DAD OR SOMETHING.. or even Frederick or any of the other people from his childhood.

Also, yes, he's making up that kiss part, but it's since he can already mentally imagine the two kissing with how deep into her Mitsuhide seems. It's pretty scandalous. ]