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[She appreciates it, even if it bothers her a bit to have to say such a thing to someone who's been this kind to her. Her face falls a bit; she hadn't meant to push him away like that. It's just like he said - there was an overwhelming sense of wrong about that name. Being so cold doesn't feel right either so Ayumu tries to think of a good compromise, one that won't trigger such a violent internal response. Finally, she gives his hand a light, almost apologetic squeeze.]

Or you could just call me Ayu. Just Ayu. I think that'll be fine.

[At least, simply dropping the suffice feels okay enough to her.]