... Why did he look so defeated? She'd only meant to let him know how important he was to her, how much she didn't want to burden him. As much as she was glad for today, Kyoko had yet to experience anything so bad that calling up a friend for a hug wouldn't feel like a tremendous imposition, not to mention weakness on her stance regarding touch in Havenwell. Kaito might say it was fine, but Kyoko was sure she'd never be able to justify it with herself.

Had she explained it all wrong? Had she hurt his feelings?

"... There's no reason to make a face like that, I'm sure? It's not that I hate doing this kind of thing, when it's with someone I like."