[Was he ever this awkward with Kaito at the start? ...no, but then, he wasn't your average person as Gazelle. That hurts to think on though, so he brushes it aside to focus on Nakama.
He gently places a hand on her shoulder, just lightly] Sometimes getting someone to come out of their shell can take time. And sometimes they can't bring themselves to face the feelings inside. That's when knowing someone else is there can make a difference. [Rather like now. While he's not a close friend or anything, if she needs to talk, he'll listen. It's the least he can do after she helped him before]