[ He knows he should talk about it. He knows that it's better to lay it out, even if it takes time... But Akira fears that the time will never come, that he'll tell himself he'll do it soon. He just needs time—like that, he can't muster enough courage to say he isn't fine. ]

You're not being a bother at all. I think I just slept too much today, so I'm a little groggy.

[ At least it isn't a lie. ]

I probably need this, anyway. Fresh air is nice.