Then Rin replied, his voice casual but tired, rubbing the back of his neck as he looked at Akane with a small, apologetic smile.
"A date??? It's too late for that. I have work tomorrow morning…"
The words came out light, but his posture showed the weight of the long day — shoulders slightly slumped, blue eyes glancing at the dark road ahead as the van waited nearby, the night breeze tugging at his black hoodie.
He was trying to deflect gently, not wanting to hurt her feelings but also not ready to commit to anything more right now.
His hand stayed in his pocket, fingers fidgeting slightly with the fabric as he shifted his weight from one foot to the other, the cool night air brushing against his face.
Then Akane replied, her voice persistent and a little whiny as she leaned closer, her plunging top shifting dangerously as she pressed her body against his arm again.
"What about by noon tomorrow?"
