"Aww, I wouldn't worry about it," said Heiji, elbowing Hershel a little. "I mean, if you were dating someone, you wouldn't be so shy about it, right?" Like... surely if Hershel were actually with or in love with someone, he wouldn't be such a nerd about it... right? Right??

"Well, it's definitely not out in the country," said Heiji. "But it ain't as full of people as Tokyo. That's a good thing, in my book. I mean, how many folks you really need walkin' around? It does get a little crowded during festivals, though. Plus a lot more lively."