Ah, really? I apologize if I had the wrong impression

[ her response keeps the smile on his lips stilled; the corners still evidently turned upwards. but, it falters slightly at her inquiry. he hadn't expected it from her. especially, not as she seemed so reserved. but, he's also not averse to the assumption nor is he bothered by it.

but, first things first. ] Please don't worry about it. After all, you had the ability to answer it all on your own. [ as for the commentary on his dating life. ] And what made you deduce that? [ he's... genuinely curious.


... and it seemed a little fun to see what she thought. ]