"Really? How tragic. Still, there's not much difference between a hug from a boy and a hug from a girl. If Shiota-san is in need of snuggly goodness, he should have a few friends at Azabu who'd be happy to provide it."

Kin spoke these words with total sincerity. There was nothing in her manner to suggest that she was having a laugh at Crocell's expense.