[Kaoru's pretty much caught up and is following along a step or so behind.]

I haven't felt much like smiling lately. But I'm good at it! I'm sure I'll manage. [He still finds it slightly hilarious-slash-adorable that Seimei's sleeves are still cheeping, and that has a smile from him already. Kaoru's a sucker for cute things.]

Ah, and just Kaoru is fine, Seimei-san, if you're comfortable with it. I don't mind.