When Ayane waved at Yu as she walked toward the Samegawa Pavillion, his heart skipped a beat. She had her usual apple red sweater, but it was over a black shirt with a white heart motif. Her neck was covered by a patterned scarf, undoubtedly hand-knitted, but what shocked him the most was the form-fitting denim jeans that Ayane was wearing. Her shoes were also notably different, though it was still the color of red to match her sweater.
Ayane looked stunning today. It made the usual outerwear clothes Yu had donned pale in comparison. But there was no time to dwell on that, because the matter of fact was Ayane was waiting for something. She had been gazing toward Yu, though snow was not between them.
Then her small mouth opened, a smile followed her moving lips.
"Do you like it, Yu?"
"I--"
You are the prettiest girl in the world.
That was in Yu's mind when his mouth moved, but he knew that was not enough of an answer to satisfy him. So he reconsidered, hands on his chin as his eyes were focused on the ground.
Then, he picked an answer. Something that felt righteous to him. He looked toward Ayane who was ready for his answer and walked slowly against the grass. His eyes were locked toward Ayane's, but before long his hand was locked on hers.
Yu kneeled as he raised Ayane's arm, surprised her and made her jump. With a tender kiss on the back of her hand he had sealed his resolve. Then, with eyes toward Ayane, he gave her his happiest smile.
"Ayane, thank you for being here with me."
"Silly," she replied. Her hands moved around Yu to form a hug. "Why wouldn't I be?"
Their lips touched, signalling the start of their morning date.