[Aside from friendship. It's gone about in a different way, but unfortunately Sasuke makes the comparison in his mind — and there's really no surprise. Of course something like that is going to remind him of Naruto. His hand stills in the work of placing the vegetables in with the rice, and he keeps himself partially turned away.]

To clarify, we aren't friends. [Perhaps it would sound cold, but it's merely how he draws these lines between himself and others.] I have no intention of getting close to others in such a way while I'm here.

[Well. Even if he's failed that, once already.]

I appreciate you allowing me to use your kitchen. But if it's friendship you seek, that's not something I can give.

[He's so angsty... I'm sorry...]