His brows furrowed with concern. Even if Junpei claimed it wasn’t bad, Akihiko still felt worried. Being friends with Shinji and Mitsuru, he was used to people that hid their problems from the public. Though if Junpei felt like this was an issue he’d rather handle himself, Akihiko could let that slide – for the time being. If it got any worse, he would definitely be hounding Junpei a lot harder in the future.

“All right, if you’re sure.” Not that he could really tell, one way or another.

Akihiko had picked up a gyoza with his chopsticks and started to bring it toward his mouth, but then that unexpected question caused his grip to loosen. The gyoza dropped down into his plate as he turned to Junpei with a confused look on his face. “Wh-What? Me and Shinji? D-Dating?”