[Chihiro smiles, nodding. He squeezes his hand gently.]

Mm. You're welcome. I... want you to know I appreciate you, Makoto. You really do make me happy. So, thank you, too!

[With that, he moves to stretch out his arms for an embrace. Giving affection doesn't embarrass him or intimidate him as much as it used to, thankfully. He's overcome some things.]