"It's kind of complicated." He's known Aki for most of his life, and Minako only for a couple of months. Despite the difference in the time they've been together, they're both really close. He'd hoped it wouldn't have been so easy for her to get attached.

If he knew Shinjiro's friends, he would be in good company. They were true to comrades. Shinju deserved their friendship more than him, most likely. Maybe... "They're names are Minako and Akihiko." He states, somewhat out of left field.