[ She pauses as he takes her hands. She didn't expect this level of seriousness on what had been an offhanded mention of a crush, but if Subaru was going to be this earnest about something, then Sara would listen. ]

Are you calling yourself hot? Jeez...

[ She sighs warmly, and extracts one of her hands to pat Subaru. Dropping the nickname to ask her something like this. ]

I think you overestimate how good I am at making friends, Subaru...but of course I won't turn a cold shoulder. I'll keep an eye out.