[No, he didn't ask, but he figured that Akira would have mentioned something like that by now. How do friends work.... how do relationships work. But still, Kouhei looks genuinely happy as they get off of the bus and continue walking. Another smile for the tally!]

You're right, but that's.... That's so nice. I'm really happy for you. You'll have to tell me about him sometime. [....] Only if you want to, of course.