He could, but he probably offered to give her a lift, it's on her for accepting.
At least he is doing better with his replies, he could've said something about it being like carrying a kid on his shoulders.
Hurk.Oops, that's on me.To be continuedAh, gotcha mitts on it?You're no weight at all.Takeda-senpai.No worries.Piggybacking on the company premises is a little...BONK