He said it with a grin, because he really was fond of Shin-Ah and didn't want him to feel that he needed to hide. While he himself was a very social person, he realized Shin-Ah wasn't, although he was quite friendly and probably could be once he learned how to talk with others a little.
And yes, there were plenty of corners as well as rather secluded rooms to disappear to if one needed. Shunsui, with his preference for privacy, had chosen the home with that in mind.
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He said it with a grin, because he really was fond of Shin-Ah and didn't want him to feel that he needed to hide. While he himself was a very social person, he realized Shin-Ah wasn't, although he was quite friendly and probably could be once he learned how to talk with others a little.
And yes, there were plenty of corners as well as rather secluded rooms to disappear to if one needed. Shunsui, with his preference for privacy, had chosen the home with that in mind.