Kaori's expression faltered as Akito introduced himself. Just when she'd been starting to relax, too, when he didn't recognize her immediately. She seemed to deflate somewhat. Why did he have to go and bring names into it? She'd hoped to avoid unnecessary introductions if she could.

Then an idea hit her.

Just because he told her his name didn't mean she had to tell him hers. People did that all the time in manga!

"Nice to meet you," she replied, feigning great interest in a spot on the floor.