The pounce took him offguard, but fortunately he didn't fall backward and caught her between his arms. Soon enough, he accepted the cuddle.

"Right, hello. Did you, really?" A pause. "I suppose I should say I missed you, too, Koishi. How have you been?"

Thanks to it being his cycle, his affection level was upped a little, he returned the gesture and ruffled the back of Koishi's head with one hand, nuzzling her cheek.