[ WAS THAT NOT A NORMAL RESPONSE FROM HIM? Akira can feel the shift in atmosphere and his muscles tense in turn. He definitely messed up. Big time. What to do...? His brain scrambles as he nervously rubs his neck. The video is starting to jumble in with his thoughts, so he finally pulls the plug on the laptop and end their misery. It's another mistake—now they're brewing in this awkward silence.
How can he salvage this? His eyes wander around the room on his side, finding nothing interesting. Letting out a shaky sigh, he starts. ]
I'll go with you. [ He clears his throat once, twice before. The smile stays plastered on his lips, though more out of embarrassment than bravado. Quietly, he makes his way beside Goro to examine the costumes for the nth time. ] Even when we're not partners.
So stop going after my cat.
[ Bumping their shoulders together, he wants to emphasize that last part for some humor. ]
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How can he salvage this? His eyes wander around the room on his side, finding nothing interesting. Letting out a shaky sigh, he starts. ]
I'll go with you. [ He clears his throat once, twice before. The smile stays plastered on his lips, though more out of embarrassment than bravado. Quietly, he makes his way beside Goro to examine the costumes for the nth time. ] Even when we're not partners.
So stop going after my cat.
[ Bumping their shoulders together, he wants to emphasize that last part for some humor. ]