[ This isn't how it could have ever gone, but Akira wishes it was. Akira wishes something like this was within his power.

For once, he almost hopes this is something he isn't strong enough to fix.

Akira bumps his hand back against Akechi's. ]

My parents are probably happier with me a couple towns away, but I can probably convince them. [ It seems like it might happen much more easily in this reality. ]

It isn't for a couple months, though. I've got plenty of time to show up unannounced at Jazz Jin before then.