Kyousuke and Rin walked hand in hand along the beaten track that took them through the empty park. Other than their footsteps, all they could hear was the chirping of crickets. Their eyes fixed directly on the horizon, taking in the deep purple hue surrounding the setting sun. The summer heat hung thick and heavy over the two siblings.
"Shall we go on the swings?"
It was a while before Rin responded. "Yeah, sure." Her tone suggested she wasn't really all that interested but she went over with him anyway and seated herself on a swing.
They swung back and forth in silence. After a few minutes, Rin stopped. She looked solemn as her gaze swept over the isolated park.
"We're the only ones here."
"Well, yeah," said Kyousuke. "It is getting late. Then again, I don't think this park gets a lot of activity anymore." It was clear enough from the overgrown grass and the dilapidated looking playground equipment. What a sad state of affairs indeed.
Rin sighed, hanging her head. "An empty part is kind of lonely, isn't it?" She released the chains and her arms dropped to her sides.
"I'm here, you know."
"Yeah. But I wish everyone else could be too."
Kyousuke reached out to take one of her hands in his. Neither of them spoke a word. They sat there, side by side, watching as the sun sank beyond the horizon.