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[ That doesn't make it more awkward at all. That actually seems to make Hong Kong relax a little so he can hold her more naturally, like someone who is actually trying to comfort another person might. He even strokes her hair a little, trying to be soothing somehow, perhaps. Again, it's probably for his benefit in some way too, because he's thinking about Japan and... no, he really can't focus on that too much now. ]

I know. [ He says this almost instinctually, but he really does believe it. He knows somehow that Minako can definitely take care of herself, but... then again, he doesn't think she should feel like she always has to. ] We'll figure this out.