[When Dirk hugs him back, Hajime exhales a quiet, relieved breath, tightening his grip into a proper hug. He's... honestly not given that many hugs in his life, but it's not to the point where it's unnatural. More that he just wants to make sure Dirk can pull back if he changes his mind, if he doesn't want to do this.]

I don't know what's bothering you, Dirk, [he murmurs, closing his eyes and tightening his embrace just a little more.] And you don't... have to tell me if you don't want to. Just... don't shut out the people who care about you. Okay?