The princess danced down the sidewalk, swinging her arms by her sides. Luka hummed happily and joined the young girl in her dance.

"Luka-san, I'm so excited for you!" Miku giggled. She clasped the maid's hand and spun her around. Laughter filled the air as the two twirled around in the middle of the street.

They continued skipping hand in hand until they found that they didn't know the part of town they were in. Miku scanned road signs and posts to see if she could see that street name that Kaito had told them.

"Maybe it's this way?" she pointed down a road to left. She ran off and Luka followed closely behind her.

"Miku-chan, wouldn't it just be easier if we ask for directions?" She stopped in front of the princess.

"No need, we're here!" she waved at a familiar figure leaving the house they had stopped outside of. Luka ducked her head down in embarrassment, only looking up when Miku jabbed her in the ribs.

"Good evening, Princess," he bowed respectfully to her, and she returned the gesture. He turned his attention to the pink-haired maid and smiled warmly. "Hello, Luka-san."

She blushed and bowed her head to him, praying that the colour would just leave her face. She linked arms with Miku and the three of them strolled along the small winding paths of the unfamiliar neighbourhood. Eventually, they reached a road that the women had seen before, and they both felt more at ease now they knew they weren't lost. A spread of small businesses lay before them. Miku happily listened to the conversation that took place between Luka and Kaito, but nothing they said really interested her much, so she zoned out. It wasn't until they approached a shop on the corner of the street that she snapped out of her daze and concentrated on her surroundings. A girl with a head of vibrant green hair stood resting her arms on the stick of brush.

Miku separated from her maid and the man and stepped closer to investigate. The girls head was pressed into her crossed hands, and she was breathing slowly. The princess tapped her on the shoulder, trying to get her attention. The girl lifted her head suddenly, letting the broom fall to the ground at Miku's feet.

"I'm awake!" she yelled. She looked mortified as she saw the young princess blinking at her. "Princess Miku! I'm so sorry."

She bowed, and hastily scrambled to pick up the brush from the floor. She lost her balance and fell forwards into a pile of leaves that she'd swept away from the entrance, making them scatter again. She knelt on the floor and wished she could fade out of existence. A giggle escaped Miku's lips as she watched the scene unfold, and soon she was holding out a hand to the clumsy girl. She accepted the help and Miku pulled her up, shaking her head and giggling.

"I'm really, really sorry, Princess." She lowered her head apologetically.

"It's fine." Miku glanced over the girl now she could see her face properly. "What's your name?"

"O-oh, it's Gumi," she stuttered, tightening her grip around the brush for fear of accidently throwing it at the princess again.

A faint voice called out from inside the store, and Gumi whipped her head around.

"I'm sorry, that's my father calling me." She kept her gaze locked onto the leaves scattered over the doorstep. Miku smiled charmingly at her.

"We should totally be friends!"

Gumi very nearly fell to the floor again.

"W-what?" She was startled at the princess' suggestion. "Really?"

Miku nodded furiously. "Absolutely. So I'll see you around here some other time then?"

The girl nodded meekly at her and smiled at her before running inside the store.

Luka and Kaito appeared behind her.

"I see you've met Gumi, then." Kaito's gruff voice reached her ears.

Luka giggled, which triggered Miku to start laughing at the innocent and clumsy girl. Wheezing, Luka managed to spit out her words.

"How adorable!"

Miku nodded in agreement and the three of them went on their way, though the young princess couldn't help sneaking a look back at the tiny store on the corner. Gumi hid behind a notice in the window and watched the retreating figures of Miku and her companions. Smiling, she turned her attention back to the shelf she was sorting, but couldn't concentrate on anything other than the smile and laughter of the young princess.

A/N: Finally, Gumi has arrived! And I really enjoyed writing this XD. ahh it's exactly the kind of thing I'd do.