[Anabel's one of a few people in the pool above him in his hierarchy, shared by his pokémon. Of course he'd do it for her. But, just like her other attempts to get him to realize he's more than what he thinks, she's also taught him that it can't be the basis of a decision. At least, not in their relationship, and not a decision like this. If he says he'll agree just because it'll make her happy, she'll want it to mean something to him too.]

[And it does. Nanu's still just pitiful at representing it.]

Maybe. [Teasingly. Though if she wasn't her usual perpetually proper self, he'd wonder if something was wrong.] But I guess if you can sleep through that overgrown Luxray, I'm no contest.

[It's the first hint of a "yes". But he knows that she likes direct answers, and this is too brittle a subject to goof on it like he usually does.]

Oh, is that all? Anyone can do that. [he goofs anyway, the only way he can try and dissolve the weird emotional tension. It's lighthearted, but what he says next is framed a little more seriously.] And I guess I don't mind, either.

I know you're certain, but, uh... why don't we keep it on a...trial basis at first. In case you come to...regret it.