Presumerably this was making small talk. He glanced left and right and then at the man, and nodded his head though his desire to talk was lacking. It was fortunately quieter than the situation could have been, but that was likely because there were no cars at this rare moment. It was peaceful.
"Today's the same as always," he said, reaching down to pick up his bag. Holding it to his body, Kou was using his satchel, arms, direction of his gaze, and all other things at his disposal to politely say 'leave me alone'. It was only lately that people had been ignoring that.
Keh. Those people. He slung the bag over his shoulder.