[That's so out of the blue that Kaoru looks visibly confused for a second before pinpointing where the worry here is coming from. Ah - wow, a person who doesn't actually expect repayment is pretty rare, even if it's just for a little extra help. This is like running into a shiny pokemon...
The question earns her a headshake, the smile remaining in place on Kaoru's face.]
Not at all. I simply enjoy returning help where help is given, so if I'm able to offer something in return, I'm glad to do it.
[And generally speaking, it tends to work out pretty well! Kaoru trusts the system of "I scratch your back, you scratch mine" better than the one that relies on the notion that people will help out for free when help is necessary.]
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The question earns her a headshake, the smile remaining in place on Kaoru's face.]
Not at all. I simply enjoy returning help where help is given, so if I'm able to offer something in return, I'm glad to do it.
[And generally speaking, it tends to work out pretty well! Kaoru trusts the system of "I scratch your back, you scratch mine" better than the one that relies on the notion that people will help out for free when help is necessary.]