Oh crap she totally didn't mean to hit him in the face!! (Sob his face!!)

"Oh no!!" Her hands quickly flew to cover her mouth as she stood frozen in place, watching Akihiko wince. "I'm so sorry! I wasn't paying attention!"

Have the guiltiest of looks as she compliantly allows the pat to the head. If she hadn't just caused you hurt, she wouldn't exactly take being compared to the pup, but...

...well, guess she owes you this one, Akihiko.