It's helped before. { because he has. multiple times, honestly. } We occasionally go for drinks together, so at least it wouldn't be strange for me to invite her. I would have to check Ayaka would be alright with it, by my apartment may make it easier for that reason.

{ though he does smile faintly at the offer. }

I imagine it will be quite a high cost, potentially some favours.

{ he doesn't want to think of it as grovelling, but it could come down to that. he's managed to avoid having anything of this magnitude held over his head from her. }