[He nods at her turned back, only to realize it might be easier to speak]
A-aa. What is it? [Watching her growing anxiety is enough to spark his own, and he shifts awkwardly on his feet until at last stepping forward to meet Sayo halfway.
Because yes, he noticed, that among the chorus of greetings all throughout the day, one in particular was missing. And after that first prickle of doubt, he forced himself to stop thinking about it.]
[Action]
A-aa. What is it? [Watching her growing anxiety is enough to spark his own, and he shifts awkwardly on his feet until at last stepping forward to meet Sayo halfway.
Because yes, he noticed, that among the chorus of greetings all throughout the day, one in particular was missing. And after that first prickle of doubt, he forced himself to stop thinking about it.]