[Concerned worry fades into a kind of helpless, fond smile. It's probably bad that he finds this endearing, but... Well.]

Hiccups, huh? Maybe we can see if any places are selling water. [Although, now that Akira thinks about it...] It's weird, though. I've been overhearing people talk about how there's these weird cases of hiccups going around...

[It's unfortunate, but... Sumire isn't hurt, and his brain really can't stop tripping over the fact that she's actually here, right beside him, same sweet blush and same sweet expressions. He doesn't let it show up on his face in more than a slightly warmer smile, but Akira missed her... a lot, probably.]