Akihiko had the same idea as Lola for killing time while the power was out, but it was less out of fury and more just him finally using it to take the initiative to reinstate exercise in his daily schedule. He could only use being a newcomer as an excuse to not keep on his fitness for so long, and he was curious what the local gym offered anyway.

He'd not actually been expecting anyone else to be here, brow creasing when he heard the clinking of weights as he walked out. Still pulling on his padded gloves, he scanned the different machines until he found the other occupant. She definitely was going a fast to be getting the proper benefit from lifting, but it's not really his business.. but on the other hand, she looks upset.

Against potential better judgement, he takes a detour from his date with a punching bag, and instead heads tentatively towards the stranger. He points to a rowing machine across the way from her before taking a seat.

"Hey, would you mind some company? My phones dead, so, no music."