Noooo he doesn't want a hug! He doesn't need one either!

...Well, maybe he does. But why does it have to be hugging? Instead of giving him a straight answer, he stops until Fuuka and Junpei catch up with him, then places his hands on their shoulder and pulls them towards him, so they're leaning against him.

They need the touch anyway, right? Being new arrivals? He heaves a sigh and continues along.