Responses
In the novel if I remember, He kissed her on the forehead but comments were saying it was inconvenient because it wasn't a consent approach so I think the author of the webtoon ver wanted to change this part so that Asher will appear more "innocent" and kinder.
Asher: *leans closer*
Me: ARGH JUST KISS ALREADY (╯°Д °)╯╧╧