[The way he's looking at her, Hatoko thinks he isn't certain how detailed to be in his answer. She gives him all the time he needs, and when the answer comes it's reassuring. So, he hasn't begun to already make a new life here as if he had accepted he wouldn't return to the old one.

She's grateful for his honesty. Some people are sensitive when the subject of conversation is themselves.]

Oh, okay.

[She sounds relieved and can finally sip her tea without burning her tongue.]

I think I know what you mean. If you want to be a ninja, you can't do it just because you want to look cool.