Re: [Walking to the Dorm: Interlude]
Kouchisei did the same as always when he needed five extra seconds; he shrugged, scratched the back of his head, and then pushed his glasses up his nose. He liked to think he was the one making the decision about the relationship. He had raised the issue. If he'd left it up to Kozue, they'd still be talking about ridiculous nonsense he had no interest in.
"I hate you because you make me worry; you should have told me Tom's shadow accosted you on your birthday," he said, and then there was another shrug. "I'm interested, I suppose. So if you wanted to take it further, I am willing to explore the possibility."
Not to mention it would make his father happy, which was as much a reason for this circumstance as his own happiness. He didn't mind visiting Kozue's grandmother. She seemed a sensible woman.