There's no need to worry about such things - I have a good handle on my heart. I do appreciate the sentiment.

[He lets Haruaki take his hands for a grand total of five seconds. That's it. Then Akechi starts subtly peeling his little fingers free.]

If I may ask - please keep this between us. I'm worried others may not want to rely on me if they learn about that. It's rather childish after all.