Shinya nodded a little in response to Kaoru's statement, as if it needed some confirmation despite it being one of the more obvious things about him, one of the things he didn't mind sharing with anyone. It was too bad that talking about animals only eased a small portion of the awkwardness.
The comment about hairballs was almost enough to make Shinya laugh, though it was guarded and that half-smile was hidden behind a hand over his mouth. "If that were the case, Kaoru wouldn't have nearly had a heart attack tonight."