9S lets out a sheepish laugh, rubbing the back of his head, suddenly feeling a little self conscious. It's still almost unreal that Rita puts so much stock in what he says, as if they're equals. He knows that it's what she considers him to be... it's just. Hard. Hard for an android like him to be the same as a human like her.

He looks on, giving an encouraging nod to the Rita wearing the yukata; she's the one full of uncertainty. "I want you around, too."

What's he going to do with two Ritas, though? Not that he minds, but...