[ don't think about it too hard, anon! Simply, any further pats like that one might have been excessive, and anons lately seem to have a habit of continuing to poke/pat/touch him even when he moves away, which he doesn't exactly appreciate. But you seem fine, so... ]

[ now he nods, looking relieved that Anon understood. ]

Yes, it somewhat does...! Ahh, but, we did not score, and so...

[ he doesn't want to say he's disappointed because Team Japan really did put in their best efforts! But -- they didn't score. ]

Our future games will determine if we advance... but Team Japan will surely do their best.