It was a gorgeous day out; bright, sunny, and perfect even temperature. It was so perfect that Mayumi decided to take her little brother Akane for a stroll in the park. Even though Akane was only 7 months old, he still enjoyed the sunshine, and it was the quickest way to tire the little energetic baby out. Plus Mayumi enjoyed the nice weather as well.

So, after securing Akane in his stroller and making sure they had everything they need, they set off for the park. It was nice, giving her mother a well deserved break, she got tired so easily nowadays.

They had been in the park for a few hours causing Mayumi to become exhausted. She sat down and pulled the stroller closer to her and into the shade, so Akane wouldn't get too much sun. She rested her head on the back of the park bench when she heard "Mayumi?" and she opened her eyes to see…

Shuuchi. He was one of Yusuke's friends that he had just briefly been introduced to when she was last over. Still, she had a bit of a crush on him… "H-Hello S-Shuuchi-kun." Shuuchi smiled when he noticed little Akane. He smiled kindly "He's beautiful, is he your's" Mayumi's cheeks burned and she stammered "N-No, he's my b-brother." Shuuchi chuckled embarrassedly and scratched the back of his head "Oh. Sorry." "I-It's fine." Mayumi whispered and they sat for a moment in awkward silence. Shuuchi was the first to break the silence "Well, if this isn't awkward enough, I would like to ask you something." Mayumi looked at him, waiting for him to go on, when he blushed "U-Uh I really don't know you, so I was wondering if you would like to go out sometime and get to know each other better."

If Mayumi's cheeks weren't on fire then, they sure were now. She looked down and mumbled "Y-yes that would be g-great." She looked up for a second and caught Shuuchi's blinding smile. She smiled timidly back when she heard a maternal voice call out "Shuuchi! Shuuchi where are you?" Shuuchi looked up and said "Well it seems to be time for us to depart but I'll see you soon. Say Friday night?" Mayumi nodded "Alright, I'll see you at seven. Goodbye." And with that he kissed her check and left, just as Akane woke up.

Mayumi put her hand up to her cheek and looked at a bemused Akane. "Wow." Was all she could say.