...You'd be surprised at what I'm capable of~ This might even be a test for me, who knows?

[There's

he's

He's not dumb. He's reading into this exactly as much as he needs to, and yet, that still feels like it's too much. Just force on that cheer once more, smile away, pat the tanuki on the shoulder, hee hoo.] In fact, it might even serve as a wonderful little distraction; I can't say that I have anything lined up for the season either, so I might as well occupy myself with your love life.

[and how!]