Akito blinked rapidly in that instant, nearly dropping the mask.

The moment was over too quickly to pin down the whole picture but the suddenness was startling. In the next instant, his vision was back to normal, complete with Hibiki's irritating smile.

Akito slowly lowered the mask. By the time it was down, he'd slipped back to his usual self, "Hmmm, I don't know. The last time I wore a mask like this was when I was a kid."