[Maybe it's easier for her to look at him as a little brother? To him at least, he's already seeing her as an alternate, goth-loving version of Makino of this place. Probably not as kind and gentle, but with a good and caring heart all the same!]

Sounds good to me! [Jumping off his shelf and landing neatly on his feet.] And, hey, I can even lend a hand cooking. I've been practicing so Ace and Marco didn't have to cook for me all the time.