ok so in the Japanese it's え "eh" which is kinda like huh/what/pardon but less in the sense of "I did not hear what you said, please repeat that" and more "I am surprised at this new information that you have given to me"
so she's legitimately surprised he's being more upfront now
translating between Japanese and English is a lost cause sometimes lmFAO
@Swankeaboo "Huh?" is perfectly fine. You also say it when you're confused or in disbelief about what someone says. Alt: "What?" "Come again?" "I'm sorry?" "Wha?"