With the sake finished, Maruki decides to take a break and focus on the sushi again. Or, well, the lack thereof. There's a firm blush on his face as he hears those words again. Hero...yes. He would like to be her hero. He would be her hero and so much more.

"Uh...yeah, I-"

He chuckles lightly, covering his mouth. Wow, did he drink that much in the process.