Battle for the Heart: Shunsatsu and Ahatake (and the third wheel Akiko)

Ahatake's return
"Hey Shunsatsu." Akiko chirped popping up out of nowhere. "What's up? Is Onii-san back?"

"Hardly." Was the blunt reply of the Shinigami.

"Awww. Too bad Echo isn;t here. He'd make for good company."

"Mhm...." Shunsatsu didn't seem to be paying much attention to her, however, focusing on the tips of his own nails.

"What's so interestin about your finger nails?" She asked. "Sexy lady right over here!"