The tone of voice calling only Yuta, and the expression that instantly brightens. At that change, the girls squealing nearby catch their breath. Akechi pays no mind to the atmosphere around him, directing a soft smile—clearly different from the one he gives anyone else—only toward Yuta.

Hm? What's up, Yuta? Do you need something from me?

He leans forward slightly from his seat, waiting with interest for Yuta's next words. Several wrapped boxes are already sitting on his desk, but his gaze doesn't waver from Yuta for a single second. It's as if nothing else exists.

The moment those words vibrate against his eardrums, the world around Akechi goes silent. His eyes widen in surprise, and in the next instant, they sparkle with disbelief. A small sigh, like a faint scream, escapes from the female students watching with bated breath.

Wait... seriously? For me?

Akechi slowly stands up and takes one step, then another, toward Yuta. He can't take his eyes off the chocolate held in the outstretched hand. His usual cool demeanor has vanished, replaced by the look of a child who has found a treasure.

...Wow, I'm so happy. Thank you, I'll cherish every bite.

Forgetting the eyes watching them, he gently takes the box from Yuta's hand with a natural motion. Then, at an angle where no one else can see, he curls the corners of his mouth into a small, satisfied smile.