"--oh, of course! My mistake!" After Sasuke's clarification sank in, Lee amended his evaluation of the present scenario, then peered over Sasuke's box of cinnamon rolls yet again in contemplation.

"Friendship in of itself is just as noble and worthy of a cause as romance!" he went on to observe, pounding his fist into his opposite palm for emphasis. "It is wonderful to see someone on the cusp of youth and all its vigor to still value and treasure something as pure and wholesome as good friendship!"

Pausing then, Lee frowned just slightly, lifting one majestic brow curiously at Sasuke before folding his arms over his spandex-clad chest.

"...but, ah. Sasuke-kun-- Are you quite certain a small sum of cinnamon rolls is enough to make up for a missed birthday?"