It's quite simple, you're just thinking about it too hard! Which is a first, for you. [Uncalled for, perhaps. But he is an easy target sometimes. A lot of the time, actually.]

Alright, alright... I'm sorry. It's true, you can be pretty reliable, and kind when you need to be. It's nice having you around, even if I don't always show it. If you weren't such a perv sometimes, I'd have considered asking you out myself.

You're not as bad as Teddie, sure, but that's not saying much. What was it he said he found under your bed? Something about nurses...?

"He's even worse when working, huh? That must be difficult, to say the least. It's very sweet of you to take such good care of him and let him stay at your home."

"Wow, you actually sounded kind of cool just now. Keep this up, and you'll go up in rank." There's a ranking? "I probably missed out on a lot. I mean, there's so much I don't know about Teddie, Chie-senpai, Yukiko-senpai... Or you. I have some catching up to do!"

"True, true... But you all saw /that/ place, and my shadow. It feels like you all know me better than I know any of you. What was your shadow like, Yosuke? Don't tell me you stripped too...?!"

"Huh... That's surprisingly bold of you to admit. Still find living in Inaba to be boring, senpai?"

"Honestly, I love Inaba the way it is. I like how quiet and peaceful everything is around here. Even being recognized and approached by fans isn't so bad as out in the city, you know?"

"That's one thing, yeah. But the fans out here are a lot less intense, too. I don't receive as many weird letters or photoshopped pictures..."

"Don't worry. I know in my heart that you're my number one stalker! ...Just kidding. I appreciate the support. While I don't think I deserve all of the praise I get, it's still flattering."

マキちゃん

"Aww... Even you can be rather sweet sometimes." Feeling generous, she gives him a quick peck on the cheek. "I'll keep working hard so I don't disappoint, okay?"

"I will! And, who knows? If you keep supporting me, I might give you an even better reward next time..." She twirls one of her twintails around her finger. She's definitely trying to fluster him deliberately.

"Oh? Did you have something in mind? What could it be, I wonder...?" That mischievous giggle of hers only showed how much she was enjoying teasing him. "I'm a woman of my word. So keep supporting me and look forward to it!"

"I can offer hugs! As long as you don't touch anywhere you shouldn't."

"Just thought I'd clarify! I'm used to saying that at fan meet-and-greets, so..."

"It's rarely happened to me, but I hear it's a big issue for other idols, which is why there's often a security guard or two nearby at such events... I'm appreciative of my fans, of course, but they can get rather intense."

"Aww, thanks Ted!" She happily wraps her arms around the bear and gives a biiig hug. The mascot costume(?) is even softer than it looks...

"Ooh, what's this? You got me a gift, Teddie?"

"Custom made? Now I'm even more curious...!" She wastes no time in opening the box, partially confused but still excited nonetheless.