[Maybe it was just wishful thinking on his part, along the lines of wanting to spare Okakou having to deal with all the gossip and rumors, but he had hoped her and Eri-chan would have become fat friends. He set his teacup down to start nibbling on one of the snack crackers that had been brought, more downturned slightly.]

Eh? I would have thought the two of you would have gotten doing great.

[He pouted at her tease, putting a hand over his head as if to check for an arrow or a katana having been run through him.]

Is it possible to like anyone more than me? I thought I was your favorite for life!

[Still though, he couldn't be too selfish...]

But if you do find someone, I want to meet them right away! I want to make sure they'll take good care of you.