Finally, Kashino and Ichigo arrived at the meeting place. It was a homely bakery/cafe which sold delicious Christmas specialities. Today, the Saint Marie students would learn how to make them for the annual Christmas charity bake sale. To Kashino and Ichigo's surprise, there was nobody there.
'Why is nobody here? It's bad manners to be late!' grumbled Kashino.
'Kashino! Don't be so grouchy, hmmm?' Ichigo unsuccessfully attempted to lift Kashino's dark mood. Kashino just muttered something incomprehensible and took out his phone to call Hanabussa. Hanabussa picked up and chattered relentlessly on about traffic jams and flat tires. Kashino looked resigned and was just about to hang up when Hanabussa suddenly screamed. 'What's the matter?' asked Kashino. 'I forgot to use my favourite rose scented lip-gloss this morning!' wailed Hanabussa. Kashino rolled his eyes and hung up. Kashino turned to discover Ichigo gawping at him. 'Wwhat?' mumbled Kashino, he was finding Ichigo's expression rather unnerving. 'Hanabussa wears lip-gloss?' she enquired. 'Yes, he's incredibly narcissistic.' answered Kashino. He grudgingly began to smile. 'Come on, let's go inside. I'll treat you.'
A few minutes later Kashino and Ichigo were seated in the cafe. Kashino was sipping his hot chocolate and was seriously regretting his promise to treat Ichigo. Ichigo had ordered every single item in the cafe and was attacking her food enthusiastically. Even as he spoke to her she was busy munching on a cream filled bun. Kashino leaned forward. Ichigo's eyes widened and she started to blush. Kashino wiped cream off the corner of her mouth. 'Ichigo! When will you learn how to eat neatly?' said Kashino. Ichigo's blush deepened at his comment. Ichigo mentally scolded herself for thinking that a boy like Kashino would ever like her. Ridiculous! she told herself.