The date lasted a long time, until the sky truly turned dark and the snow diminished...
"Is the date... coming to an end?" Hanamaru Hanabi cupped a mug of milk tea he bought for her, squeezing the lingering warmth from the cup's edge.
"Hmm... let's leave it at that for today," Uesugi Sakura glanced at her small face, reluctantly answering, "It's not early, we should head back."
"Then, Sakura-kun."
Standing by the vending machine, Hanamaru Hanabi slowly lifted her head, gazing at him with gentle, luminous violet eyes under the night lights, brimming with affection.
"Hanabi is still looking forward to our next date, always expecting it."
She touched the crystal earrings bought today on her right ear, smiling at Uesugi Sakura, a very genuine smile.
As if the whole night could be lit up by that radiant smile.
