[He doesn't completely hold Akira still, but moves with him, subtly inching behind so he can't move away from the kitchen. And no, he's not letting go...in fact, he's resting his head on Akira's shoulder.]

It would be awfully rude of you to ignore the effort I went to.

[He gives a light kiss to Akira's cheek, then looks at Morgana.]

Ah, by the way, Morgana...you don't need to be so formal if you don't want to. I'm trying not to be quite so distant anymore.