[Kaoru does indeed notice it, as someone who's well-versed in the art of reading the subtle nuances in just about every aspect of social interaction, and it sure sends a metric asston of guards flying up... Mostly because the last person to pick up on that little factaroo seemingly out of nowhere was OKITA SOUJI, MORTAL NEMESIS EXTRAORDINAIRE. Perceptive people are Kaoru's natural enemy anyway, leading to questions like what else has he noticed? and is there an ulterior motive here? and of course the fleeting maybe I'm just being paranoid??

But Kaoru's external presence and composure are maintained flawlessly, to the point that it would take a very perceptive person (or, you know, a mind-reader) to tell that any of these concerns are present at all.]

The same to you, Hyoubu-san. Though such a title seems a little extravagant... [Said with a vaguely embarrassed air! Princess, really... BEST TO BAIL ON THIS GUY ASAP. While still apologizing for Shuu, because dammit Shuu you're making life very difficult.] Please excuse him and his brash comments, as well. He's a little easy to excite.

[SHOOTING SHUU A MILDLY ADMONISHING LOOK rudeass lil shit... someone here sure wants to wake up with their entire underwear drawer thrown out the window!!]