[Still not entirely used to friendly affection, the slight shoulder bump almost startles him, and he looks down just a touch in embarrassment as they continue on.]

Really? It would be nice to meet someone you're close to.... [Truly! But even though Akira's question is so simple, Kouhei definitely turns a little red.] Who, me? No.... No, of course not.

[And he pauses, glancing to the side as a distraction.]

But it does sound nice. Just a little.