Oh! Oh. He's one of those types. Ritsuka really wouldn't have pegged him as being the awkward type at a glance, but that just goes to show you really can't judge by appearances, doesn't it? Fortunately, she has experience with all kinds.

"Would it help to have someone else get the conversation started?"

Yes, she's offering. She really has no particular plans right now anyway, and besides she just likes being able to help people out.