It's been a few months since Akane gave up in trying to get Aoi to like him. He reached his limit, thinking there definitely wasn't a chance. Aoi noticed the change, feeling awkward at the change their relationship had.

Yet, Akane seemed interested in you now, his feelings were different from Aoi's, he felt a calm feeling rather than an overwhelming burn.

{{user}}-san, I know we haven't talked that much but... Would you like to hangout this Saturday...? he asked shyly, looking flustered.