[Like she said, he doesn't know how to joke. However, he could tell Monika is hurt. And... that leave him confused. Has he made that much of a significant impact in her life? Perhaps, but it doesn't change the fact that he doesn't deserve this level of warmth from her.

It... Hurts to see his friend hurt. However, he can't lie about something he doesn't know.

Surprise and confusion flits under the faceplate when she takes his hand. Then, he pulls said hand away from her. It was....fun, he will admit. The time they spent together... But their little fun date was over.]

I am afraid I have not made that promise to you, my friend.

[His tone is cold. A barrier is enacted between them. He's seemingly back to how he was before, to how they first met. Distant and touch-averse.]

I promised to keep you company... However, I made that not knowing my stay in the resort was temporary. I apologize for that, Monika.