[ yeah, that pause is definitely awkward, though that's not on subaru's part. he blinks down at her when she looks up at him, a little surprised, head tilted, blue eyes big and round.

apologies, huh...? he grins anyway, pointing at his face. big smile! ] Relax, relax, you're so formal! I'm not upset, see, look? I usually don't like it when people just hug me, but you're really cute, so it's definitely okay! ☆

Who are you looking for? Maybe I can help you find them!! [ with so much energy, even. ]