[The second hug snaps him back into reality, feeling Chihiro's head near his shoulder makes him realize how bad the situation got.

...Wait? Is it...is it really that bad? If this were any earlier, Komasan might have freaked out, a part of him still kind of wants to. ...But Chihiro is doing this all on his own, there's no need to freak out, is there? Komasan likes this, why...why does it have to be bad?

He doesn't want to be afraid anymore, just like that weird guy over the 'gear said. Why should his feelings be scary? He'll still blush a little, but he doesn't stiffen or tremble, but rather softly hugs back.

Did Chihiro see him cry? He didn't mean to, let's not ruin things right off the bat.]

H-Heh, I-I guess it really is the greatest thing if it's making me this excited, z-zura... [He sniffles a little, pulling back so he can wipe his eyes.] C-C'mon, I can buy lunch as a thank you, zura.

[He was going to buy lunch anyway, but now it only seemed appropriate.]