While it’s true he gets drawn to the type of women who could kick his ass, platonically and romantically, it’s very easy to see that this girl was young. Zuke was in his late twenties. Plus, Zuke wasn’t the type that really sought out a date...he was asked last time. So Akane was going to be safe in that regard, completely.

But still, always a load and a half around here. That kind of info hit like bricks.

“...Really,” he said.

“I mean, you’re good at it. That counts a lot there and here. So skills like that don’t get to go anywhere. Kinda jealous.”