[Mai, who has a paranormally strong intuition picks up on his discomfort and lets go, it's not unlike Lin-san who also didn't like to be touched too. He was much more polite about it than Lin-san or Naru would be, so she laughs it off while rubbing the back of her head.]

It's from helping to lug around all the equipment we use.

[He had a good point though, she also didn't want to participate in the experimental trials, but she would like to know more about all this.]

I would love to! And... You can be honest with me when you don't like something, Akechi-kun. There's nothing wrong with setting boundaries for your own comfort. [She gives him a warm smile.]