[ He really appreciates the attempt at keeping it light, if just because he doesn't know if he could handle another mess like what happened with Sano... even if it was kinda satisfying to punch him. ]

Wait, you're not gonna let me hit you? I mean, Sano-san did...

[ And he's not about to tell him what happened with that one. If Sano said it, that's one thing, but-- okay, maybe if Shin asks, he'll tell. ]

And I really don't think I gotta apologize for that, 'cause I'd have to actually think it first!