[It's not false - they really are closer to the same height than before! But there's such a marked difference between them that saying so honestly sounds ridiculous.

But... ah. Those next sincere words give him pause, and Naito's expression turns a little pensive. Even Shou feels that way?]

It's a lot to take in, isn't it? Talking with you is nice, so this might be the most normal I've felt since I got here.

[Quietly, he folds his hands on the tabletop.]

I've been doing a lot of talking, but I'm a pretty good listener! If you want to talk about it, I mean.