[ and now he's giving Natsuki a strange look, almost curious. Since when does Natsuki let him do what he wants? Well, he has to admit it's nice to be listened to. ]

I'm not going that far away, I'll still be here! [ in the vicinity of their current location, he means. ] The only one Nanami needs to protect her is me, after all!

But --

[ he reaches the door and places a hand on the doorknob, frowning, uncertain. ]

Thank you... I guess.