A programmer? Like a nerd? That doesn't sound like Akaya's type (insofar as he can be said to have such a thing). Not that it's a bad thing to be-- it's just odd to try to imagine that as the kind of person attached to Akaya's hip. It doesn't seem right.

How much could you guess about seriousness from those small tidbits? The gut reaction is to think of course it isn't serious. But would he bring him to more than one after party if it wasn't serious? How many was a few?

He seems sweet.

Yukimura relaxes.

"That isn't serious. Sweet isn't Akaya's taste for the long run." He needs someone who can add some spice to things. A sweet programmer sounded like someone safe, predictable, and boring. Probably good for an occasional cheering up, though.

"So, how long has he been playing with him?"