#akemako

Neither could recall what exactly happened after that. One minute, they were minding their own business. The next, they were debating. Though the subject at hand was inconsequential, the tension in the room became quite palpable, and in a move he’d come to regret, Akechi let a hint of spite slip into his words.

“As expected of a pushover.”

The barb hung in the air for no longer than a moment before Makoto rushed forward, fire in her eyes. If Akechi had known everything she’d heard from Sae, he might have thought to hold back. Consequently, he didn’t anticipate her attack.

“W-Whahahahahat?!” 

The case file fell out of his hands, forgotten on the floor as he fought the urge to laugh. Though he wasn’t a weakling, neither was Makoto, meaning it was only a matter of time before he was overwhelmed. 

“Niijima-sahahan! Ahahaha! Dohohon’t!” he protested as she dug into his ribs. “Seheheriously! S-Stohohohahahap!” he demanded when she pinched up and down his sides.

A bold squeeze near his hip wrenched a squeal past his lips, motivating him to twist around in an effort to crawl away. However, Makoto was quick to adapt, her fingers darting under his arms as soon as he raised them. Soon enough, Akechi was curled in on himself, eyes squeezed shut as he endured his ticklish torment.

"Still think I’m a pushover?” Makoto challenged.

“Nohoho! Plehehehehease! I’m sohohohorry!” Akechi repented through giggles.

Later, he’d wonder when Makoto would have stopped if they hadn’t been abruptly interrupted.

“Alright, the Director just sent over files for-” Sae paused halfway through the door, stunned by the situation unfolding in her living room. “...What’s going on?” she questioned cautiously, though the answer was fairly obvious.

“S-Sae-san! Hehehehehelp!” Akechi pleaded, reaching a hand in her direction. Suddenly realizing her sister had returned, Makoto scrambled to the other end of the couch.

Glancing at the pair suspiciously, Sae analyzed Makoto’s guilty expression.

“Is there something going on between you two?” she ultimately asked.