[ Akira munches on the pastry himself as he watches Goro with eyes of curiosity and worry. There's something about his posture, the tone of his voice, and general aura that spells distress and... It seems lonely.

It's only backed up by what he says. ]

Seems like I can't escape coffee. [ C'est la vie. ] A tragic backstory—I hope he ends up finding a place where he feels at peace and friends on the way.

[ He's a little sympathetic, even glad that Goro has his mother here in Recolle. It must have been hard for the other Goro, even if it seemed like he had his life made. There's always something behind the charismatic smile. ]

I guess that makes both of our other selves somewhat outcasts.