Well, it would be a lie to say he's too invested in his world's Yoshizawa. He's noticed her intelligence and clarity of thought; he has a good working relationship with her father. He'd rather not see her hurt and, of course, he's aware of her relationship with Ren Amamiya, which has drawn his attention like nothing else. But friends? Hah.

He smiles, though, glancing up at the faded sign: rhythmic gymnastics world championship. "What is it, too many second places? Or"— his eyes sharpen—"something else altogether?"