[And he appreciates that she's not yelling right into his ear. It's better if she gets all the embarrassment out of the way now, right...? Soon she won't think anything of walking around like this. And why should she, after all? Nothing wrong is being done here, Ms. Tsuntsun...]

Yes, I agree. Personally, I thought it best to avoid the situation if possible, but it became clear it was relatively benign. And it is what happens in the end that matters, after all. I hear that some people received presents, apparently in response.

[A smile twitches at the corner of his lips again.] Do you think there are other events that look better in the end? For example, you recall the "hugging" one, I suppose?