[He nods, agreeing with what Aoba has to say. Koujaku is a pretty private peson deep down, and while he probably wouldn't take Aoba up on the offer, it's the words and kindess behind the offer that makes him appreciate it.]

They are never a problem, they simply want to express and how their affection. Who am I to stop and limit them? It would be cruel of me to turn them down or tell them not to. [He feels more comfortable with going back to this side of him because sharing some of his issues with him isn't what Aoba needs in his life.]