Really? Well, I'll make a better habit of doing something special for your birthday every year going forward.

[said in that characteristically spirited Haru fashion. because theirs is a relationship of mutual giving and receiving, and any opportunity to give to Legosi is one she'll take.

there's no missing the way Legosi's tail kicks up a slight breeze; even if she didn't see it swaying two and fro behind him, it's a sensation she's becoming well acquainted with the longer and more often she spends time with him.]

I'm having fun too.

[after adjusting the yukata over one arm, she takes his offered hand. always noting, quietly at the back of her mind, how much his hand overwhelms hers in sheer size, though like everything about their relationship they've found ways to make it work. smiling up at him, she takes the lead, sliding their door open and leading him one way--

only to turn them around the opposite direction because she realizes she's leading them the wrong way. woops.]

They serve dinner here pretty early, so we can eat in tonight or see what's around in town.

[said conversationally, walking side by side with him.

and, coming to pause at the entrance to the communal showers-- much like the onsen, it's co-ed. peeking in before entering, Haru seems to brighten.]

Oh good! It's empty.