You didn’t know how you managed to get the stoic Aki to come outside to help you build a snowman. But, you did.

The two of you were outside, standing in the snow, a bit sprinkled onto the tops of your heads. You were gathering snow for the snowman be more firm. Aki had some stuff for the snowman in his arms. He had some sticks for the snowman’s arms, a few rocks, a carrot for the nose, and an old scarf.

He gazed down at you, his eyes soft, but his expression indifferent.