"... Is there a chance Calice would? ...Besides turning her into a pony, I mean."

Now he was concerned, the gentle teasing let go for obvious worrying over their team mate.

"But, I haven't gotten to... 'meet' Naoto yet, unfortunately. The first time I see her is when she's talking to your mother at the textile shop, and then after talking to you. So, I can't say either way... I'm sorry."

Really, Kanji. Your crush on Naoto is adorable.