There was magnetism between Akio and Sen in the lift down from the flat. They knew that they wanted to talk and go further, but the awkwardness seemed to hold them back. The green expanse of Osaka North Park was already glimmering in view, an awesome place to live. He could see that on Sen's face. Akio looked at Sen; Sen looked at Akio. The pupils met for a split second before their gaze broke again. An icebreaker was needed.
"One of us has to talk..." said Akio.
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