[ He's ~secretive~, aka a sad nerd who doesn't like talking about himself... or doesn't really know how?? in all honesty. But at the very least, he can be somewhat more casual with Akane. ]

But you chose this anyway. [ He's joking... joking...

But, he adds in complete deadpan:] Is there someone's hand you wanted to hold as you were skating.

...Isn't that what these places are for.