Even adults have their own role models. It isn't about being a kid or not.

[ You see... He admires a lot of people in history, Akinobu. He may even have shrines for kings and queens, hero makers and scholars alike. Not that he's going to mention his nerdiness right now. Being a doctor covers it. No offense taken here, either. It's hard to feel slighted when she's right and there's delicious food with him. ]

I'm glad to hear that. [ Akinobu, while not ideal, is still a good girl. ] So... How did you do in the last event? I heard a lot of people had trouble on the last node.

[ She's probably the only person he feels comfortable with to talk about his mobage hobby. In comparison, talking to Meritt/Merlin about it makes him depressed. ]