Fine on the spot

[Sol]

He allows her to rest on his shoulder; looking down, did not make a move himself.

"Good..." he says, when she replies his question about the repairman. "As I said earlier, I'd like to make sure of his safety. So I'll take him home myself, is that alright with you?"

"You can call me Chris, by the way... Kurumi," he looks at her again, trying to guess what she's thinking, feeling. He realises that her hand is still in his own, so he leaves her hand free slowly.

"You said that I have a positive effect on you, right, Kurumi? If that's the reason for calling me here, it must be that you do not like the way you are right now... I am here, so talk to me."