[...ha. Did she really just say that?]

No, I...I suppose not.

[No, Kara, focus. Be cool.

Karamatsu turns to face Maka again, dipping his head slightly to her with what he hopes is a wry smile.]

I appreciate the offer, but I couldn't possibly ask you to do that for me. I should be the one helping you, a beautiful young lady like yourself, not the other way around.