Hakuba looked at her in the eye. He allowed himself such thoughts from time to time too.

Being the analytical man he was, he studied every moment , every conversation they share every second they been together and conclude that he wasn't acting like the other boys around her. Like a fool in love, yes, but at the same time different.

He took Akako's hand and put it over his chest, she could felt the pounding of his heart through the clothes.

"I don't think so, Akako."