Noboyuki should have expected this. It seems Rena took it as him wanting to get closer to her, in a romantic way. Well, it was funny in its own way. Noboyuki let out a snicker at the sight of her, being a little flustered, even if it was over her usual demeanor. Noboyuki supported his head on his hand with a confident smile on. He seemed to be mocking her, in one way, but he was actually just interested in her vision of a date. [B]"Coutship, huh? Back where I come from, it isn't uncommon for a man and a woman to go on one with those intentions. Though, you can also have one just as friends."[/B] Noboyuki explained, while moving his finger with his other hand. [B]"In other words, miss princess, I just want to relax for a bit. It'd be nice to get acquainted with the town too."[/B] 

Noboyuki suddenly lost all of his spunk and looked a bit sadder. [B]"After all, we are stuck in here for a while."[/B] Noboyuki felt ashamed of himself. He was supposedly the hero of legends and he was done in by a forgotten God. How pathetic was that? Jonghua or not, Noboyuki made it one of his goals to finish the thing once he was able. It was more of a grudge rather than actual worry for the village, though. 

He shook his head, before looking at Rena once again with his spunk restored and his confident smile again in his face. [B]"Besides, wouldn't it be good for you too to get acquainted with people over here? Ya know, representing your father and whatnot? Loyal subordinates come from a friendly relationship with them, I hear."[/B]