He nodded; it was a huge room full of people, so there was at least a slim chance that they might see someone else they knew, if they were lucky. Personas seemed to be the common denominator here, which he felt improved those chances, at least a bit.

"It's been awhile," Akihiko said a moment later, discreetly eyeing Minato and appraising him. He looked alright -- alive enough, anyway. He had to find a way to ease into trying to figure out exactly how Minato was standing -- well, sitting there before him. "I haven't seen much of you or the others since graduation."