Akito flashed his usual smile at that. "It certainly isn't a bad thing. At least, not to me." He scratched the back of his head. "Others might argue otherwise." Namely Akiyama and maybe some teachers. Akito was looking forward to the former.

"But really, that's only a few people. We're a friendly school for the most part. I'm sure many would jump to help or interact with a mysterious transfer student," he said with a teasing note. "Especially if you're from a bigger city."