There was a lot to feel up to be fair, his intensive training at the Kamogawa Gym had left him with very little else but muscle at this point. Even though he was considering retiring before coming here, his body was still a finely honed weapon fit for the ring and being here had only improved upon what was already there.

In spite of all that however, he was still a very shy individual, so having someone get close to him like that was a little nerve wracking...but he felt like he could handle it right now.

"G-good call, it is starting to get a little chilly out now that the sun's going down!"

Which was probably the world's lamest excuse to reciprocate the gesture ever conceived, but at the very least he was actually trying rather than getting embarrassed and running away.

"Y-you're really warm, actually! And nice to be around!"

...Smooth as ice, Ippo.