[look you, be grateful he didn't crush yata under the combined weight of his fat self and his tragic parentless backstory.

Kaoru's hands fold together at waist level once Yata lets go. There may or may not be some mental snickering over the blush... Does this guy just exist in a bubble where he maintains his perpetual embarrassment over interacting with ladies??]

And the castle is- [A nod in its direction] -that, correct? Then I'll do my best to help, so that we can get there.

[A smile! And then THERE ARE GUARDS and Yata's being so brave kya, Kaoru sticks a little behind him but peers out warily.]

How are we meant to fight back or defend ourselves? Ah... And will it truly hurt if we're hit?

[Actual Legitimate Concerns That Are Totally Definitely Real starring Kaoru Nagumo.]