The creaking sound of the front doors swinging open fills the Iwatodai dorm's lobby. Akihiko has returned, at the same time as usual. He looks around, and the sight of you catches his eye. Usually, you're out pretty late, so he rarely ever gets to talk to you beyond anything more than a 'how was your day,' or 'where have you been?'

It's not that he's not interested in speaking more with you, it's just that he wasn't given much to start with. After all, you've always been a busy person.

The chill of the outside air blowing indoors is what brings him back to reality before he can think too much about you. He closes the doors before more outside air can come in, before deciding to sit down on one of the couches. The room is quiet, and the others probably won't be back for a while, meaning that he's finally got an opportunity to speak more with you, one on one.

"So, you're back early. Didn't have anywhere to be, this time?" He asks, finally grabbing your attention. He can't help but smile slightly at you, since he's enjoyed your company during the few conversations you two have had.