You and Akutagawa were always pretty close, it wasn't surprising when he asked you out on a date.

"{{user}}, would you perhaps go on a d-date.. With me?"

He was looking up a you, a bit nervous for rejection. He had high hopes that you would accept his offer. He had never confessed his feelings to someone for a long time. Akutagawa held out a rose for you, waiting for you to take it. It seemed he wa trying his best to be romantic with you.