[ Tatsumi lifts his head when he hears the door shut, expecting to see no one in particular. No surprise, then, that he's startled into silence by the sight of HiMERU.

Tatsumi manages a genuine smile for him just a moment later. Things are most assuredly tense between the two of them, but Tatsumi doesn't hold any grudges over it. Why wouldn't things be awkward? ]

It's very kind of you to worry, HiMERU-san, but I'm alright.

[ He gestures to the kitchen. ]

It's not good to stay inside for too long, either. I thought the kitchen was a fair compromise between the attic and the yard.