"I found a cheap place. It would've been fine!" He waves a hand nonchalantly as he finally takes a look at the contents of the lunchbox, his hands pausing only for a fraction of second when he sees what it is. But it's only for that moment, because he'll quickly begin digging in. No point in letting the food go to waste, after all. Besides, it provides a convenient excuse for his silence.

Some might call it subtle, but as far as Hizumi's concerned, it's about as blatant as a giant billboard lit with spotlights. He almost wonders if he should expect a cake waiting for him when he gets back.