[Goro's about to reply that he'd just been joking, he's not really wanting any help, and then that curveball. Oh, man. How's it going with his crush. Um.

Better than expected? Is completely obvious to anyone that is his crush (maybe? really doubting that sometimes)? Goro tucks his hair behind his ear nervously, clearing his throat.]

It's... been going well, I think. I don't know if I can say I've, um, made any headway into... saying anything, but I think that's fine. I'm a little scared to, really. [... it's just as terrifying tell this to his crush but generalization is fine he is fine.] I like to be certain before I do anything.

[He'd like to be certain there's interest back, not just wondering if this is just how Akira is outside of work. It's nice as it is right now anyway. He can indulge in his quiet affections and be Akira's friend at the same time, he's not the type to expect things further.]

But it's not going so badly that I'd ask for you to wingman for me, Akira. I was only joking about you hooking me up with someone.