[Anything he wanted to say instantly fades away in the realization that he has well and truly embarrassed Gino. He would feel bad, but he's honestly amazed at the fact that Gino can even turn that shade of red. Normally Akane is the victim of his teasing, but he'll take this, too.]
You-- do you think-- [He can't even bring himself to ask what Gino's thinking, instead just tossing his head back to laugh. It feels good, after how tense everything has been, so he doesn't try to cut it short or even look remotely sorry about it.
When he calms down enough to merely grin, he speaks again.]
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You-- do you think-- [He can't even bring himself to ask what Gino's thinking, instead just tossing his head back to laugh. It feels good, after how tense everything has been, so he doesn't try to cut it short or even look remotely sorry about it.
When he calms down enough to merely grin, he speaks again.]
Man, I think I needed that, so thanks.