"...hmm. I figured the little girl was a foreigner...I didn't expect you two would be in the same school"

"yes, I was quite surprised too. Such a coincidence"

"...coincidence"

I heard murmurs on the other side of the phone.

Rather than that, I'm more surprised I actually recognized her despite the state I was in when we first met.

I talked to grandfather for a few more minutes then he hung up saying it was time for bed.

He asked me to say thanks to Hana...

Which reminds me, I haven't really thanked her yet...not by words though.

But what would be a nice way to do so?

Give a gift? or.. treat her to a meal? would that be fine?

I should just go and ask the person herself.

My hair had also dried up so I went to the bedroom to get some rest.

□ □ □

"really?"

"yeah, the day after tomorrow"

Akio whispered.

It turns out it would be Makoto's birthday soon.

"What are you whispering about?"

"cough-nothing"

Akio waved his hand at Makoto...the surprise party wouldn't be a surprise at this rate.

He really isn't good at lying.

I rested my face on my palm...i don't know what to gift...

How about something practical...would that be fine?

Either way I shouldn't buy something expensive or he might feel burdened, resulting with him not accepting the gift...

*ding, dong, ding*

Ah..lunch time.

I was getting a bit hungry.

Good thing the bell rang just in time.

I went out of the classroom with the two guys.

"Ah-"

As I was going down the last step on the stairs. 

I bumped into someone.

I hurriedly grabbed Hana's forearm so she wouldn't kiss the floor with her butt.

"...."

"...somehow..."

"..."

"..I'm not even surprised."

"...I apologize..."

"No, it's fine...you really need to be careful."

"..yes..."

I sighed inwardly...it must be hard being so clumsy.

It's a good thing she doesn't get injured.

Looking at her who only stared at the floor, it made her look more smaller.

She was taller than the average girls but she was only up to my shoulders.

"Are you hurt?"

"what?"

"You bumped to me, so I was asking if you're hurt"

"ah...no. I'm okay"

"I see...going to the cafeteria?"

"mmm"

She nodded her head.

Her dark wavy ash brown hair bounced as she did.

"Then let's go"

I smiled and patted her head

"Ah- Yes."

She ran beside me.

Sigh..Akio, Makoto...I can't believe they went ahead.