[He appears excited when Leona says that first thing.]

That sounds just like my philosophy! When I smile, it makes my fans smile! And when my fans are happy, I'm happy~♪

[Let's just ignore the fact he doesn't really have fans here. Unless Charlie counts—he's certainly been a real kiss-up. Or unless Leona himself counts. As for the comment about his hears, Hiyori perks up even further.]

I guess I could pet them, since you're urging me to do so! ♪

[Is that what Leona's doing?

Either way, the hand resting on top of Leona's lets go. It moves all the way up to Leona's head, blanket falling down his arm, fingers brushing through hair. Until, at last, he reached an ear. His palm rubs against the back of it, his fingers tracing gently over its shape. As he thought...]

... it's soft! ♪

[Soft and fuzzy. Not a human ear, but a real lion ear! He seems pleased by this obvious revelation, continuing to pet it.]