[ It takes him a moment to connect the dots, purely because that tap to the forehead is an unfamiliar sensation. He needs a second to process the simple, tactile feedback of it before he can understand what Edamura means by it. ]

... aah. That doesn't really matter.

[ Vaguely, he kind of wants that again? It felt nice. ]

I'll find a way to adapt, no matter what the results may be. Whether things stay the same for myself, or I need to find a new angle for my job -- it would still be a worthwhile reward. ... I'll make things work.

[ A pause before his smile quirks just a little wider and he remembers to add -- ]

Including your baggage, Makoto-san.