[. . . ah. the way the atmosphere suddenly chills is noticeable to Akira, who straightens a bit at that look in Iwai's eyes. it's definitely not uncommon for them to playfully rib at each other, and he had fully expected Iwai to shoot back with something sharp and rude in response. so that reply takes him a bit off guard]
[maybe they're both a bit off their games. they can hardly be blamed, considering the circumstances]
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As well as he should. Whoever dates him is a lucky person.
Your kid is going to be a heart breaker.
[Kaoru???]
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[Something about the atmosphere seems to chill. Is something off?
He's not sure, but...there was something he didn't like about that response]
You know. You're his bro.
['Your kid' sounded a tad more impersonal than Iwai expected from Akira. Is Iwai just being a bit too paranoid? He sure hopes it's that]
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[maybe they're both a bit off their games. they can hardly be blamed, considering the circumstances]
Ah. . . yeah, I am. And he's mine.
[a small huff]
I'm just teasing, though. You know that.