Diner Talk: Friends
It was late... VERY late. Satoshi Hiwatari was surprised that Risa had stayed at the diner so long, and she said it was because she needed a longer shift to earn more money. After that, he just sort of... talked. It started out normal, then progressed into a deep, thoughtful conversation that ended up with Satoshi dumping half of his life's problem's on this dainty little waitress.
"... I'm sorry," he mumbled after a long moment of silence. Risa glanced over her shoulder at him, having just cleaned out several dirty glasses.
"For what?"
"For burdening you," Satoshi replied. "It was an inappropriate thing to do, and this is hardly the time."
Surprisingly, Risa just laughed. He stared at her, entranced. "What are you talking about 'inappropriate'? I've already dumped some of my troubles on you..."
He nodded and stood, paying for his cup of coffee and a tip. "Thank you for listening, Harada-san. I greatly appreciate it."
"It's Risa," she said, waving it away. "And, once again, don't worry about it. That's what friends do, right?"
"I suppose."
"And we're friends, right?"
Satoshi had to pause at that. Friends. Risa... was his friend. "... Yes... we're friends."
"So don't worry about it!" She grinned and winked at him. "See you tomorrow morning!"
Satoshi walked out into the cold, dark night, zippering up his jacket. Although it was rather chilly, he didn't mind it as much. he still felt warm.
Friends...
Smiling to himself, he began his walk home, for the first time in a long time, truly happy.