[ Her hand is unexpected, but he lets his fingers squeeze comfortably against hers when she takes it, something appreciative in the gesture. She doesn't mind slowing down; and maybe it's his previous dating experience that didn't have him expect that, but he doesn't mind, stepping in line with Tsuruno. ]

Sure. [ ... ] But you did get a head start on learning the bigger stuff. I know about your family's business, you know how I ended up in juvie...

[ What a start, huh? And he just knows she has special friendship mugs. ]