[ That about almost makes him give a snort too. Dramatics indeed. ]

I assumed Akira wouldn't have gotten that desperate. [ Guess even he can be a little naive from time to time. ] We spoke a little here or there, and I'd like to say that I knew him less than his friends, but it might be that no one really did.

...I also expected something ridiculous with the witches, so it could be this seemed more surprising.