Bad luck isn't exactly something I remember from our evening out together, but now that I think about it...I look at him a little more closely, bringing all of him into focus. Somehow I have a feeling this isn't quite the same person I drank with, or even went to karaoke with.

"Nogami-kun," I say slowly, keeping my voice low. I don't want to scare him away, but I would very much like some answers. "Are you also here for the kid? For...Joe-kun?"