[ It would be. -- is that what he should be saying? Words usually come so easy to him, but the right answer feels so elusive right now. Tucked close like this, Edamura might feel the gentle shift as Rom takes a quiet breath, needing that moment to consider before he speaks. ]

Makoto-san. [ Said low, to absolutely make sure the cameras won't catch it for now, breaths inadvertently skimming through the stray hairs at the crown of Edamura's head. ] I don't mind, if you wanted to go in there.

[ A pause before he leans forward, trying to get a glimpse of Edamura's expression before he continues. ]

-- but it's also only a week until this game ends. Privacy will be easy, then. If that's better for you.

[ No need to enter some mortifying room just for a talk. ]