36. Adventure
Sena never knew that shopping could be such a pleasant little adventure. Then again, his experience with shopping was limited to groceries, the rest his parents bought.
At the moment, he was carrying most of the bags so that Karin wouldn't strain herself. To think he had been dreading the experience. From all the things he heard from his father and friends, he had prepared himself for a long and painful experience. Image of him tolling away carrying bags larger than himself, waiting from line to line, and dealing with an indecisive and fickle female.
Now he just felt silly. He shouldn't have assumed the worst of Karin. If anything, Karin had been an efficient and reasonable shopper. All of her purchases had been the cheapest price for the greatest quality. A lot of time was spent in the music shop, where Karin had introduced him to some new bands.
Personally, the highlight of the day had been when a proactive retailer had dragged Karin into the shop, all of her protest ignored. All the outfits that she had been forced into had been cute.
He quite willingly admitted it, embarrassing her. Despite her blush, she mumbled a happy thanks. By the time they had left, Sena hoped to come again.