[It's happened a lot before, and that's why the worry is very valid.

He does blink, as Orihime asks him that question.] Auh...no, it is fine! [He insists.] If anything, it was rude of me, to take advantage...as most, therefore know me by 'Gongenzaka' rather than 'Noboru', I had hoped to speak with you when Toki was out of hearing range, but...

[Ah...he shakes his head.] ...Truthfully, whatever you prefer, is fine- it is only right. [She might be used to Noboru by now, for all he knows.]