"Kyon." Yuki spoke in her normal monotone voice. Kyon looked over from the computer to her. It had taken him by surprise that she had spoken and addressed him by his name.
"Yes?" Kyon asked. Yuki closed the book she was reading, stood up and walked over to him. Kyon was now very confused. Haruhi's behaviour was completely unpredictable so if she suddenly (as she sometimes did) ran into his classroom, jumped onto his desk and announced another crazy scheme, that didn't bother him. When he saw poor Miss Asahina forced into yet another ridiculous outfit, that didn't bother him at all. He was concerned that she had been dressed like that, but it didn't shock nor surprise him anymore. Yuki getting up to engage in conversation... this was a freak occurrence. Haruhi would be so proud. Kyon watched her stand awkwardly in front of him, well awkward for him. Yuki stood in front of him in her school uniform, she sensed nothing strange from this situation. She was just going to ask him a question. Though from his view, a rather attractive and shy girl was standing in front of him. Her school uniform sitting nicely on her slender frame and her skirt was... border lining too short. Kyon had to pull his eyes up to Yuki's expressionless face. Her eyes met his.
"I want to ask you about Valentines day." Yuki said. Kyon blinked a little unsure of what she meant. "I understand how it originated and what the normal social customs are. But I don't understand the basic emotion this is all based off."
"You mean love?" Kyon asked.
"Yes." Yuki said, not even blinking. Kyon sighed unsure how he was even going to explain this. "I can see you are struggling with a way to explain this cultural phenomenon to me. Let me suggest a different way for you to inform me about this day."
"What's that?" Kyon asked unsure.
"I would suggest instead of telling me and using examples drawn from your own experience. I would rather have a more practical demonstration of the rituals of Valentines day." Yuki said. Kyon's jaw dropped at the thought.
"So you want me to take you out on a date?" Kyon asked confused, just making sure he was reading the situation correctly. Yuki blinked.
"I think it is traditional for the boy to ask the girl out." Yuki said. Kyon face palmed and took a breath.
"Yeah. So you want to experience Valentines day first hand?" Kyon said. Yuki nodded.
"That is correct. I want to understand or at least try to understand this cultural practice."
"Okay... well..." Kyon took a breath. He may have been caught off guard with the situation, but he was not going to miss his chance. "Yuki, would you like to be my valentine?"
"Yes. After school today, I expect you to meet me just outside with a rose and a present."
"Huh?" Kyon said startled. Yuki tilted her head.
"Is it not practice for the guy to buy a rose symbolising love and a secret present for the girl he likes?" Yuki asked.
"Okay." Kyon said trying to think quickly where he could get a rose and present before school finished.
"I will be expecting a note in my locker later." Yuki said turning and walking out of the room. Kyon watched her walk out confused. He was going on a date with Yuki? Yuki who never showed any emotions nor interest in anyone. This could actually be a good idea... Kyon sighed. He now needed to take Yuki on a correct and average Valentines day. He groaned his face dropping down to the desk. How was he going to do that with Haruhi around?
"Hey!" A girl cheered as Yuki opened her locker and a small red letter fell out to the floor. "Looks like you've got someone special." She smiled.
"Receiving a valentine note increases my social status." Yuki said softly. "I also sense some change. An increasing sense of social acceptance. Interesting..." She trailed off putting it in her bag. She would have to explore this further. She sighed as she closed her eyes. "Due to this action there seems to be an increase in foreign data. There seems to be a slight corruption in the common sense algorithm. Cause of corruption... analysis..." She paused for a moment. "... analysis completed. Cause of corruption an unknown emotion, suspected file titled love/affection. Now putting a data tracker on the file. It will update me if the file grows at an alarming rate." She blinked. "Back to studying. I'll get an update by the end of class."
"Where is he?" Haruhi shouted pacing up and down the corridor. "He knows the club starts now. And where the heck is Yuki? I can't do all this with just 3 members!" Koizumi shrugged.
"Some one said she saw he and Miss Nagato leave the school grounds as class ended." He shrugged. Haruhi turned to him outraged.
"What is more important than club?" Haruhi shouted. Koizumi held up his hands in defence.
"I think he's helping her out with a project."
"What kind of project?" Haruhi asked confused.
"Well... it is Valentines day... so I guess..." Koizumi said calmly. Before he could continue Haruhi cut him off and grabbed his shirt.
"I have a great idea!" Haruhi shouted. "You will take me out and be my Valentine! You will buy me boxes of chocolate! I want a whole bouquet of red roses! Lot's of balloons and loads of cute outfits for the club!"
"I think that is a wonderful idea." Koizumi smiled. Haruhi cheered. Grinning she dragging him out the door. Koizumi followed her without a struggle, though he did find it hard to keep his balance. Haruhi dragged Koizumi away and round the corner setting off to town. A few moments later a very nervous Mikuru ran down the corridor.
"I'm late." She cried as she reached the door. Pushing it opened. "I'm sorry everyone I'm... huh?" Her eyes widened as she looked around the empty club room. She let out a small whimper looking around a little lost."Where is everyone?"
"Thank you for the ice cream." Yuki said softly. She looked at the double ice cream Kyon had brought her. She was carrying a plastic bag in her hand containing a small box of chocolates. Kyon had taken her out into town and they had done everything that 'normal' couples did.
"Don't mention it." Kyon said watching Yuki. She had been acting strange all day, stranger than usual.
"Kyon... this is a double ice cream." Yuki said looking up to him.
"Yes... it's what you asked for." Kyon said. Yuki looked back to the ice cream.
"A double ice cream is made for two people." Yuki said. "It's made to share."
"Erm..." He blushed realising what she was implying. "No that's okay. You have it."
"I want to share. It will complete the experience." Yuki said walking to a bench. She met his eyes and sat down. "It will be easier to share sitting down."
"Are you...erm..." Kyon looked around. He took a breath knowing had no choice. Not that he didn't want to do it. He sat down next to Yuki as she held up the ice cream. "Okay." Kyon sighed and started to lick the ice cream. Yuki watched him, waiting for the best moment for the final step. As Kyon pulled away from the ice cream and looked up to Yuki.
"Kiss?" Yuki said softly, her cheeks going pink. Kyon's eyes widened, he had never seen Yuki express any emotion of any kind. To see her react like this... he quickly debated whether he should do it or not. What would happen if doing that caused some sort of crash? What if? He didn't get long to debate with himself as he soon found Yuki pressing her lips against his. He wasn't sure what to do, but he didn't pull away. The kiss was soft and sweet. Yuki pulled back and looked to him. "I know it is traditional for the boy to make the first move. But studying you expressions and actions I deduced you were too nervous to make the move. In this instance it goes to the girl to make the move. I hope your reputation is not damaged by this action."
"No, no it's okay." Kyon said still trying to get over the fact that Yuki had kissed him. Yuki gently put a hand to her cheek.
"During that last action there was an increase of blood flow to the cheeks. You would call this blushing. Cataloging the sensation 'blushing'." She paused for a moment to catalogue it. Kyon looked around. Probably to everyone else Yuki may just of looked like a normal girl, maybe a little shy but normal all the same. Unless they heard her talk... then they would think she was weird. Though to Kyon given how strange his life had become, mainly thanks to Haruhi crashing into his life and taking a liking to him. Though this 'liking' then meant that she actually talked to him. Being dragged into this crazy club had robbed him of most of his afternoons and weekends. But at least there was one good thing about the club... he had the pleasure of meeting the very unique Yuki Nagato. "I will look over the data collected and make my report. I created a new file earlier today to contain an increase in foreign data that I have later classified under the emotion titled 'Love' or 'Affection'. Since this morning there has been an alarming increase in the amount of data I have transferred to that file. Once I return home I will study the data and work on archiving it to examine more thoroughly. Thank you Kyon, today has definitely been an interesting experience." She looked to him.
"Erm hey? You wanna do this again some time?" Kyon asked without thinking. Yuki nodded.
"I think it is a fair judgement even before analysis of the actions of today with impact tomorrow. I cannot isolate today without seeing repercussions." Yuki said. "So in answer to your proposal we do this again. It is logical."
"So that's a second date." Kyon asked as Yuki started to walk away.
"That is correct."