[he doesn't stop walking, but his pace slows enough so that he can turn a little to look at her while she talks. he's still holding the bags close to his chest, almost like a shield.]

No— It's my own fault, so please don't apologize for that. [it's not any of his business and he's really made things worse for her by dredging up what's likely a painful topic. what right does he have to get upset like that? if anyone should be upset, it's Chizuru for having to tolerate that kind of abuse. even if he doesn't understand it, the last thing he ever wanted was to allow a sudden spike of temper to bring the mood down so far.

he'll try, then, to offer up a reassuring smile instead. unlike his earlier smiles, this one seems to come to him only after a little trouble.]

It's still a good day, so please excuse my reaction. [...huh. that had come out a little more stilted than he had expected - almost too polite. he's quick to amend himself.] That is - I was the one who reacted badly, so... I hope that you'll still want to eat breakfast with me after that.

[mostly, though, he wants something to distract him from the lingering sour sentiments that this clan has dredged up.]