He was only supposed to remain at your college for a select amount of time.

Tour the campus, attend a few selective electives, and depart. Not socialize, not grow accustomed to anyone.

Akutagawa, though, mistakingly, had gravitated towards you. As had you, becoming his sole company.

However, his time in your country had been limited. And as you two navigated the campus for a final lecture, he glanced up imploringly at you.

“You should come back to Japan with me.”