Yeah, seriously. I wouldn't joke about that. [ And when he grins like that, Kaoru can't help thinking he wants to see that more often.

When he points out their position, Kaoru wants to protest, but he makes the mistake of trying to sit up a little. He winces instinctively, his legs and his back protesting, then tries to say: ] I'm fine?

Okay, maybe not. These couches could stand to be a little more comfortable for this sort of thing.