What was that?! [ He's so used to just having to come off as affronted in order to intimidate people into submission, but that never works with Akira.

So all he can do is stand there, lips silently moving as he searches for words, but nothing pops up.

He's so dumb. ]

You know, for a guy who's trying to get laid, ya sure aren't tryin' that hard!! [ Heat floods his cheeks, but all he can do is own up to his impulsive retort. ] I'm - I gotta get outta here before I miss my train! Stop pickin' on me! [ He's going to storm down the stairs. ]