"Stick around, and you will," Akaya said, ducking a little but not completely unable to avoid Hokuto's hand as it ruffled through his already-unruly hair.

Hokuto chuckled and walked off, no doubt to go find Nami and tell her all about Akaya's 'friend.'

"You gonna be okay by yourself out here?" Akaya said with a grin. This time, he was teasing.