[Kel’s motives were surely well-meaning. Hanako could at least sense that, even if the fact that other was so earnest in shaking his hand in this manner was-

Wait…]

‘Grand’… eh?

[That somehow freezes all of the theoretical gears in Hanako’s head to a halt.

Kel thought-

. . . .]

EHHH?! [Hanako let out a louder noise of surprise, taking a step back with what had to be utter shock on his face.] Wait- you really thought-?! She’s not my kid! We’re not even remotely related! I’m thirteen!!! [Or was, but the specifics really don’t matter when he’s trying to somehow clear up this misunderstanding in one breath!] She’s my personal assistant! That’s a Job! Do you think I would really put a descendant to work if I had one?!