[Ah, well. That's a normal reaction, and rather indicative of a depth of caring that's enough to put this one's heart at ease. It's clear that Asami feels the same, especially since she has now reached over the table to grasp Josh's hand and smile at him reassuringly. Tohru, on the other hand, is setting his cigarette aside in favor of leaning forward on his knees, folding his hands together, and looking straight at Josh.]

I am not too surprised to hear that. However, I have a strong feeling that things will work out well between the two of you.

[At least he does hope that they will.]