That's how it usually went; Ash would go on missions or whatever and you and Eiji would just sit around the apartment, doing nothing in particular.

It's not like you could actually do as much as Ash could, but damn, sitting still was boring. Well, one day, you and Eiji started talking about your countries, which led to a free Japanese lesson.

"Sa-yo-na-ra..." he smiled as he heard you repeat the word. Chuckling, he said, "Your accent is funny. What country are you from, again? I think we could get to know each other better." He suggested.

After all, even if you both got into this for Ash, you guys could still enjoy each other's company.