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Kumizu rubbed his forehead impatiently. "And we've walked all over this campus without you getting tired and easily flushed before now. No, I can't absorb tea, or water, like a sponge." And I can't imagine why they would put it to- mmmm, delicious. That thought crossed his mind before he'd even touched his food.

In any case, it wasn't too far behind, because that's what Kumizu did: he pulled his coffee and pie in front of him. "Look, I understand you go on talking about completely random things, and I can put up with it for, honestly, a lot longer than I could. Now, I'm going to sit here and enjoy my food. Whenever you want to talk to me about what's really bothering you, feel free to speak." With that, he took a bite of the pie.

Pie...? She took a piece of my pie? Kumizu was really tempted to overreact to this and see what her response would be, but other times he'd tried that, things didn't... work out for the best. He sighed. Stupid idea in the first place.

Kumizu finished both and put his coffee cup and plate towards the end of the table so the waitress could pick them up. "I don't read much, I don't listen to a lot of music, and I can live on water. In any sense of the term," he answered flatly. Enough of this p***y-footing. She keep coming up with random questions about random things; why not actually steer the conversation to a topic? Especially since she seemed so nervous.

It was unlike her. Kumizu had an idea of why. He figured there was a good question he could ask to figure out what was wrong with her. She'd either make up an excuse and run out of the cafe, or just spill it. Of course, if this was why... ah, screw it. He leaned back in his chair. "... How... do you feel about me?"

Figures. He replied almost as pleasantly. "And I like you, but aren't I allowed to ask questions?"

Unfortunately, that's when she mentioned leaving. Kumizu frowned and crossed his arms. "Sure, that's okay. When do you want to meet?" How about an hour from now...? I need to find out what's wrong. Going to sit on top of some cliffs didn't sound very appealing, unless they overlooked a waterfall. On top of that, Kumizu thought that picnics were rather... juvenile, but he wasn't surprised by her offer. Actually, he hadn't been on one since... mmmm... delicious.

With that test coming up.. and the play.. and that Cherry Blossom Picnic I planned.. no wonder I feel kind of nervous and insecure.. Ai thought as she took a sip from her teacup, which had designs of little roses all over it, and for some strange reason, she's been having a feeling that someone's been watching her since she saw Joy at the musical hall. Like, she's been feeling hatred, though she has nothing to hate, or does she?

the strangiest things have been occuring lately.. huh.. I wonder why.. I mean.. I haven't seen half of my friends since last year.. Joy was acting so strange when I saw her... though Makie has been the same.. something really wierd must be going on and no one is telling me! I mean.. am I such a burden as a friend.. ? she thought as she crossed her legs undernath the litte table she sat, her lavender eyes looking outside, wandering upon that little flower field that is just outside.

and even my own sister is being wierd; Oliver is never around, he must be around Butch alot just to convince the guy that he is a man and not a boy. Sometimes I wish I can be more of a use to people.. like a true friend.. a true rolemodel.. but for some reason.. I can't help feeling sad. Like no one wants to hangout with me anymore.. she thought as her sighed and placed her teacup back on the little plate. She placed her hand on her cheek and rested her elbow on the table.

... Maybe I should tell someone about what I'm feeling right now.. but no one is ever around.. maybe... I should tell Makie after the test. She'll understand.. she's practically my bestfriend Ai thought some more as she picked up her teacup again for another sip, but soon found out it was empty.

Eri looked at the menu.'Oh dear, I can't read this very well' she thought.She only knew a few words."I ummmm....I'll have whatever he's having." She said, smiling politely.

Coffee? Tea? Water? Soda? What on Earth were those things?? Well, okay, she knew what tea and water were but the other two choices were unfamiliar to her.And what was pie? 'Well it couldn't hurt to try.'she thought."I want a soda." she said, though she wasn't sure if what she was doing was a good idea.As for the pie question, she was baffled.'I quess I could say yes, another little lie wouldn't hurt I suppose.' Eri nodded. "Yes I like pie. Very much so." She said with a not-to-real grin.

"Oh I simply love meekle berries!" She said. Once she realized what she had said she covered her mouth quickly and pretended to cough.'Stupid girl! He has no idea what a meekle berry is!' she mentally beat herself up for being so absent-minded.It was bad enough that he had asked her about her favorite food but he also wanted to know what KIND of soda she wanted.'Think Eri....Remember what the talking picture box said....something about coke? what is coke? It's a soda! Yes! Go me for remembering!'With a slight hint of more confidence she spoke again. "I think I'd like a coke." Meanwhile her mind was preparing for any more questions.