"...Alright, I'll keep that in mind." Satoru replies as he averted his eyes from the nurse and opens the door. He looked back at her once more before exiting through the doors leaving her alone in the office. 

Nurse Cherry watched him go and felt her heart immediately ache once again. Her gaze dropped to the floor and she held her hands tightly. Because she knew her words didn't reach him at all. 

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By time Budo had ran outside with Ayano in his arms it was nearly night time. The sky was a dark blue and glittered with stars while the moon dully shined behind the cyan-colored clouds. A few night walkers strolled down the peaceful streets and a few cyclists road their bikes steadily down the road.

Budo ran down the street easily passing light intersections and roads. He didn't slow his running until he began to recognize the town. The town was colored in orange from the lighting of the shop and restaurants with the silhouettes of a few dwellers lingering around and browsing.

Budo began to slow his pace until he was walking down the sidewalk of the town. He passed by clothing stores, bars and then fast food restaurants while getting the occasional stares from people passing by.

"Ah, young love." A man murmured as he walked passed Budo rendering him flustered.

"Budo-Senpai...I-I can walk. I know I must be heavy..." Ayano says looking up at him with an equally embarrassed face.

"Ah, you're not heavy at all. I don't mind carrying you I'm strong after all." Budo grinned at her making Ayano avert her charcoal eyes quickly.

"I know that, but people are staring at us and that man just now thought we were lovers." Ayano replied with a small pout on her face.

"That's great."

"What?"

"Nothing, nothing!" Budo said dismissively. He had absentmindedly spoke his opinion, what an idiot he was. He gently placed Ayano down and scratched the back of his head with a weary grin.

"Okay.." Ayano said with a puzzled look before holding his leather jacket closer to her body. She unconsciously looked at everyone's face that passed her wondering if they could see her bra. Ayano bowed her head down in embarrassment as she walked down the sidewalk with the Martial Arts Leader.  

Budo had both his arms behind this head as he took in the sight of the passing people. He spotted a young boy happily eating ice cream while holding his mothers hand. Budo felt his heart hurt at the sight. He could still remember those nights when his mother would take him out for late night sweets. It would always make him feel better after a stressful day at the Dojo. 

"Mnn...." Ayano let out a nervous whimper.

Budo peeked a glance over at her and noticed she was fiddling with the zipper of his leather jacket. It appeared to be stuck and she was desperately trying to zip it up while sparing worried glances at people passing by. Budo let out a chuckle. 

"Here, let me help you with that." Budo said placing his hand over Ayano's shoulder and halting her from walking. 

"N-No...!" Ayano quickly dismissed with her face bright red.

"Why not?" Budo asked puzzled as he tilted his head.

"Y-You'll see them...!" Ayano quickly muttered while tugging at the sides of the jacket close to her chest. 

"Oh, but Ayano, you have nothing to worry about. Besides, I seen you in the tub remember~?" Budo teased with half-lidded eyes and a cheeky grin. 

"Shut up, shut up, shut up!!" Ayano hissed with a completely red face while weakly hitting him. 

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