must be a death in the family.
this was a huge moment for both Akutsu and Aoi. Aoi has suddenly understood a missing piece of his game, and it's that he's never used his full talent in defending. and Akutsu is completely right! we only see Aoi's bird's eye when he's attacking.
Akutsu actually giving him like... a gentle push in the right direction? I'm flabbergasted tbh. i hope he's ok.