Aww... the way Maruki's face melted into such genuine gratitude warmed Hamuko's heart, too. She could practically feel the thrum of their bond strengthening, the mutual fondness and trust building up.

He really was more honest like this. She never expected him to glow this happily from a gift.

"I thought it was special, you know? Made from the fabric that brought us into working and chatting together for the first time! I thought I'd make them long enough to put glasses in, in case you wanted to use it for that - but they're great for things like change or keeping these little token trinkets too!"