He's warming up to her already. He was no Kirino, he wasn't as good at casual chatter or socializing as his best friend, but he wasn't shy. It helped that she showed up a much easier time than a few months ago, too; Holy Road is over, Fifth Sector has been disbanded, the revolution was a success and he's been able to move without crutches for a few weeks, too. He can't help but feel that he would've been such a terrible host if she appeared in the middle of all that.

Listening to her talk about her friends, he finds himself smiling, relaxed, as he takes another sip of his tea and sets it down.

"Not everybody is immediately outgoing. It's good that he has a friend like you. I was the same way before I started soccer, as well, and even then, until recently..." He shakes his head. "But a teacher as well?"