"That's typically the case, isn't it?" He looks amused at the idea of the two of them at a super high-end restaurant. "The more expensive it is, the less you get. Something about the chefs only providing you with what's necessary to understand the vision of the dish, I think."

It's good to hear that Akashi's doing well, though, especially with the notion that he hasn't been as lonely as he always seems.

As for what he's been up to... "Now that Interhigh is over, I've been researching universities. It won't be long before the Winter Cup rolls around and I'll be too busy with training again."

Reaching the counter, he will now struggle to get the cashier's attention to no avail.