[ A small nod before he decides that he should stop pulling Howard down with him. He had come over looking rather bright and happy about being able to do something for someone he liked. ]

Sakura is lucky to know you, Howard. [ He lightly pats the man's shoulder before he leans down to pick up the discarded bottle he dropped. ] I'm going on ahead. Thank you for staying with me. But... it's a party, right? Don't spend all your time in the corner with me. [ Another half-chuckle as he goes to find a trashcan and maybe harass children around the arcade games. ]