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“What?” Pulled away from their game he finally glanced up at the Detective, a little perplexed. “Oh, I don’t think I’m jealous really, just a little … disappointed.” A frown ruined innocent features upon a youthful face. “I never took student council lightly but I thought I’d be able to hold up her reputation, is all and so far I don’t think I’m even close to all that she’s accomplished.” His brief moment of sorrow distracted him only momentarily, blinking once his focus returned to the game at hand, using a pawn to knock over another of the Detective’s pieces. “I haven’t played Chess in a while.”
“I quite enjoy playing myself; though it’s not terribly often that I can find an opponent.” Akechi studied the board thoughtfully as he spoke. A pawn sacrificed, but if he had his way, it would not be in vain. Amada was clever, but his lack of practice may become his downfall.
“What is it about her work you feel you aren’t living up to?” A diversion back to the previous topic. Fingers closed around his bishop to move the piece diagonally along white squares. Akechi had another piece in mind, but its importance was better off concealed for now.
“If you can identify something specific that differs between the two of you, you might be able to change whatever it is you’re unhappy with. Of course, if it’s a matter of charisma...I’m afraid that comes as more of a natural talent.” Cheekily, he shot the other boy a princely smile.
