[That's an answer he could have guessed, though it still surprises him with the option of giving Tobio an out of this and go on like normal, but he's impressed at the honesty. Of course, Tooru would still mock him either way, but the answer would depend on what kind of mockery he'd do. But this answer made it obvious: he could tease Tobio in the same way he teases his best friend that drives him up the wall and gets him a headbutt now and again or just threatened with one and backing down.

Playful, genuine, harmless teases instead of calculating and cold.]

At least I'm a jerk with feelings.

What makes you think I'm gonna mock you? I'm willing to take the risk too.

[There, he's admitting it too. But of course he still has one more thing up his sleeve.]

But do one last thing then, will you? If you're serious, kiss me again without trying to knock my teeth out.