[It was unusual for Aether to wear his heart on his sleeve like this -- and he knows it. It was honestly something he and Ayaka had in common. But considering it's only been a few days since Childe and Zhongli left Nippon, being reminded of that loss makes it harder to maintain a calm facade. Rather than simply wanting to escape the spell, walking away gave him a chance to collect himself. And so, by the time he slows enough to turn back to Ayaka, there's a smile on his face again.]

...that sounds like a good idea to me. Since we're still in Little Edo, I know there's a lot little tea shops around here. Why don't we find one and relax for a bit?