[ this is like the definition of enabling, but all's well that ends well. makoto blanches, the insinuation plastered over his features even before he eventually speaks up, schooling his mouth into an agreeable smile. ]

Yeah, I don't think I'll be playing Pac-Man or Tetris anytime soon, either. There are a bunch you might like ... or I'm hoping that you'll like, at least!

[ continuing out into the street, he's careful to extend his hand as an entreaty to the younger boy before they go, giving some heed to the bystanders milling about through the streets. at the five-minute interval, coasting from block to block with languid calm, makoto eventually speaks up. ]

Excuse my forwardness, but have you been able to find your friends, Takeru-kun? Did anyone familiar from home show up?