[ His eyes roll up at the thought of it being something important. He frowns as he decides that it probably was important in some way. Kei isn't even certain how the sentence would end. But he does recognize touching Howard's face feels different than touching Oda's. Hm. ]

You already did. [ He seems pleased, chuckling a little. ] But there's nothing to worry about, Howard. I suppose all I was saying was embarrassing things... like how much I value you as a friend, and how in the past we have always felt the same sort of feelings. Such as in parties like this. [ His shoulders lift and lower in a small shrug. ]

Saying them aloud, they come off needlessly sentimental.