Something about the way Ryunosuke smiles at that angle makes Manabu's face go hot for another split-second. And while that's going on, Magnet scoots under the chair legs over to Ryunosuke's, looking for his chance to jump up into a lap when all things are settled. Waiting like a predator. A lap-predator.

"Is...that gonna be okay?" Manabu asks, even as he sits down. He tilts his head with a little frown. "Is it weird...if someone's just hanging around you while you're reading?"

Imagine the pressure! What if the book turns out boring? Manabu, for his part, isn't sure how he'd react if someone was just watching him try to study...

...Granted...he'd probably fall asleep first, given how poorly he takes to reading, but that's neither here nor there!