Akito hopped off the fountain edge, and the crocodiles took that as a signal that it was time to leave. The boy ignored them, however, and kept his attention on Frey. Anything to keep his mind off the possibility that he had to fight yet another person for Ikki's affection.

"It's a lot of fun!" the boy chirped, forcing a smile. At least Agito's presence in the back of his mind was comforting. "I've done it enough times before, but never shopping for dresses. Well... except that one time we were in Kyoto." He didn't explain more beyond that.

He tugged on Frey's sleeve and pointed in the direction of the market. "Should we look there first? There are some vendors still open."