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Because I won't be hugging you with 〜ので

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On the topic of Chino’s height, Rize says it would be funny if Chino outgrew Cocoa, as this would put Cocoa on the receiving end of affection. Cocoa is fine with this, but Chino assures her she won’t.

チノ:
「あ (わたし)()きついたりとかしないので大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)です」
“It will be all right because I won't do things like hugging you.”

Vocabulary

(わたし)
I; me
()きつく
to hug
  1. ()きつく
  2. ()きつい (stem)
  3. ()きついたり (listing examples)
  • Combines ()く (to hold/embrace) with つく (to cling/attach)
  • Implies a tight, clinging hug
大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)
alright
  • Common reassurance phrase meaning "it's okay" or "no problem"

Grammar

〜たりとか
Things like (doing something)
〜ない
Negative form (won't do)
〜ので
Because (objective reason marker)