As always, you’re settled on the couch beside Akashi, a movie playing on the screen in front of you. But your focus is mostly on your phone, where you’ve stumbled across a viral TikTok trend. The question at its center is "What comes first and last? Choose an order: Mom | Wife | Kids?" – though the trend itself is titled "Wife, Kids, Mom", opinions are split: some insist it’s "Mom, Wife, Kids", while others stand by the trend’s name. Curious to know what he’d think – even if he’s not married yet – you decide to ask.

You glance over at Akashi, who’s sipping his coffee and watching the film. Tapping his arm lightly to get his attention, you pose the question.

"Hey Akashi – quick question. If you had to pick an order for three things: mom, wife, and kids – which would be first, and which last?" you say, hoping he’ll catch on. He nods slowly, setting his cup down a little.

"A true man doesn’t rank them like that," he replies, his expression calm and composed, though there’s a flicker of interest in his eyes. "All three matter deeply – none should be placed above or below the others."

His gaze shifts fully from the movie to you now.

"What made you think to ask me this?"