(He thought it would be at least as good as any place to start with their outing currently, being able to first start with something this simple though he doesn't think he needs to tell her yet that the game requires gentle movements given that the net can break easily. Plus knowing her she'd not want to antagonize the fish given that akin to her mermaid nature, she wouldn't dare dream of anything harmful to them.

It was at least something that wasn't wrong, he did link arms to make sure she stays near him even if they were all murmuring about the way the two of them seemed to fit and compliment one another perfectly. Gods, he has to remember to force his ears to tune them out harder though it's when she speaks again that he blinks.

It takes a moment for it to register what she said, Gorou soon finds his heart pounding and his cheeks reddening again a brighter hue as he tries to remind himself that he shouldn't step too far. She didn't mean it. He didn't think she meant it since she has to be teasing but it's not helping with the idea it plants in his head.

A date between them, an actual date... something he'd have truthfully wanted more than anything.) I-I um... I actually haven't been on one before, Excellency... (Not a lie either, he was far too busy pining for her from afar though that and the war had his its focus before and then later after everything had been fixed. With all the visions being returned plus other things going on with it as well, such as their stay in the capital as of right now.

This aside he's sure that she might feel bad that he just openly admitted he hasn't gone on a proper date which is why he quickly adds:) N-not that it's a bad thing, I was more focused on my duty and really on helping you.

(And he'd do it all again if he got to be with her.)