Something was bothering her. Which bothered him. She was uncharacteristically quiet today; usually she would bounce into the Crown Arcade, chirruping happily to Motoki about her day and sipping happily at a large, cold chocolate milkshake. Said milkshake lay untouched on the counter this afternoon. Her odango ponytails hung past her face, covering most of it with gold strands. She hadn't said a single word today, and was obviously upset about something; and this in turn had an upsetting effect on Mamoru.

That was the trouble with Usagi.

When she was happy, all those around her were happy. She had an infectious laugh, and could make anyone smile with her bright, bubbly, positive attitude.

When she was sad, all those around her were sad. If you were with a (rarely) upset Usagi, you wanted to do anything to make her smile that dazzling smile that could give the sun a run for its money.

Mamoru's brow furrowed in concern, "Usagi? Usagi, are you okay?" Usagi's response was a sniff. "Is she crying?" Motoki mouthed to Mamoru. Mamoru grabbed a handful of napkins and walked towards her.

"Usagi," he murmured into her ear, "Please don't cry." To his horror, her shoulders began to shake and she sobbed into her hands uncontrollably. Mamoru shot a look at Motoki, who shrugged his shoulders in confusion.

"Usagi what-"

"Why do you hate me?" Usagi sobbed. Mamoru stepped back.

"What? I don't hate you!" In his shock, and complete incredulity at the situation, he had to laugh.

Unfortunately, this only made the situation worse.

Usagi stood up, anger flashing through her eyes. "That's it," she yelled, "Laugh. That's all you're good for isn't it! Making a complete fool out of me day in, day out, calling me Odango Atama amongst other things. You clearly have no. idea how you make me feel! I LO-"

She was cut off by Mamoru's lips meeting hers. He held the kiss for what felt like an eternity, before breaking the kiss and staring into her eyes. He smiled warmly down at her, and gently brought his hands to her face and wiped the tears from her cheeks.

"I love you Usagi," he whispered softly to her. Usagi stared back at him silently for a moment.

"I love you too Mamoru," she beamed.

That dazzling smile that could give the suns rays a run for its money. His Usako was happy again.