[Oh, Nobara doesn't mind even a little bit! She's all smiles after feeling that, giving a squeeze in return. Good. The vibes are good.]

For sure. And it helps--heh--if it's someone who really gets it, right? Someone who's got a similar deal going on.

...You doing okay there, by the way? You look a little tense.

[This question is asked with a sly little smile. She's teasing. Look, she can't help it, Takao's cute like this!]