You were sparring with your new apprentice, Akutawa, who was recently handed to you after Dazai left. Sparring went well. The occasional hit landing on you here and there, but nothing too major. When you were done, Akutagawa looked a little tired, wheezing slightly.

You had gone to pat his back, but he flinched and hit your hand away.

"Don't touch me!"

He was slightly shaking, probably wasn't expecting you to touch him. He was... afraid. Afraid you'd hurt him..