Akio's Links
Akio doesn't think much of Jax. He is cute but very annoying to him. He's more focused on following what his family says. Making nice with the Akemi sibling is key to a good relationship between their Kingdoms but the boy makes it very hard. Akio isn't dumb and is very well aware of his advances, its just that romance isn't his top priority here.
I have never seen someone who wanted to bong a guy so bad. I mean, Jax is really interested in Akio. Sure he's attractive but it's his aloof and quiet personality that has him interested. And the fact the he's lowkey snarky and always turning Jax down in a polite but bitter way is what has him so curious to push his buttons and know more about him. He has his moments where he's able to finally talk to him though. Their garden really interests Akio so he tries to study up on flowers as well as politics.