[Almost immediately, Hikaru answers:] I can do it. [Did he sound eager? Maybe. Maybe that's embarrassing? Friendships are so new and Hikaru is quick to try to explain himself.]

I don't mind. There's nothing worse than your roots showing, right? So I'll help you out. Your towels will probably appreciate it. [There. That sounds smooth and he turns to wash his hands.]

It'll be like our weekly thing, you know? Like a salon appointment. Except it's your bathroom instead of a salon.

[It sounds kind of fun but he's come to learn it's easy to have fun with Taichi.]