Forced or no, at least she was smiling again. The 'world changes' were a discussion for another time.

He looks away from her, glancing up at the ceiling. Hearing a question like that was so odd... it was something he would just have to get used to. Even if it would take a while.

"Well, it's certainly not quite like this..." He gets a sheepish look, "I never thought I'd have to explain Japan to anyone."