Mio went to work trying to learn sign language. She went to a special class and borrowed several books from the library. Two week had passed and Mio decided to pay Hyakkimaru a visit. She saw him sitting against the outside wall of the school building and walked up to him. She tapped him on the shoulder. Hyakkimaru's head popped up as he reached a hand out, feeling over to whoever tapped him. Mio then took his hand and started to sign.
"Hello. I'm Mio. Do you want to be friends?"
Hyakkimaru was surprised and puzzled. He couldn't believe someone his age at his school knew sign language. Also, friends? He knew what friends were, but the concept still seemed a bit strange to him. Still, the idea intrigued him, so he nodded.
Mio smiled, then sat down next to him.
"Would you like a snack? I have some cream pan."
Hyakkimaru nodded. Mio got out the bread and split it in half, exposing the creamy custard inside before handing it to Hyakkimaru. Hyakkimaru smelt the creamy vanilla scent before consuming the bread as custard got all over his face. Mio couldn't help but giggle a little.