[ That's because you are perfect might just be her first thought, but she manages to talk herself out of childishly putting him on a pedestal. She enjoys his embraces for a few more seconds, and she feels a little stiffened by a combination of the gesture and surprise, but then she returns the hug in kind.

She leans her head against his chest to hear his heart beating. ]

It marks a happy occasion, does it not? Before I made yours, I made one for myself to practice, and one for Naruhodo-san, too. [ Seeing him again after so long... and it had been even longer for Kazuma. She pulls back to meet his eyes. ] Speaking of him, he will probably want to see you.

[ No, she's certain he will. ]

...Happy late birthday.