It was 19:00 and Minako had just left Usagi's house. It was an attempt to study together in hopes of raising their Algebra scores, but they had just spent the evening giggling and goofing off talking about their crushes. Minako had eyes for an upperclassman on the boy's Volley Ball team and wouldn't stop blabbing about him. All Usagi could think about was Mamo-chan…
He had texted her inviting her to dinner that night.
When Minako started packing her bags up to leave, Usagi was relieved. She lied facedown on her bed and spread her fingers under her cool pillow. She felt the smooth ridges of the Orgel Mamoru had given her so long ago, and she pressed the coolness next to her chest and fell asleep…
Abruptly, her mother opened the door and Usagi woke with a start. Mamoru was standing right there in the doorway with her Mother!
"Bunny, I texted you."
Embarassed, Usagi sheepishly got out from under her covers, stood up, and smoothed out her skirt.
"We're going to be late." Mamoru continued.
She glanced in the mirror on her way out and wished she had time to brush her long pigtails.
Usagi and Mamoru walked outside together and she hopped into his sleek black car. He pulled the car into reverse and they set out for dinner.
