"Nono, 'himitsu desu' literally means 'it's a secret'. I was translating for you."

Katsuya is content to lead her down winding side roads, back toward the Aoba shopping district they had passed by before on their way to the shrine.

It's less bustling than the downtown areas, but still close enough to be thrumming with life, especially on a Saturday.

"I had thought you might grow tired of my using Japanese, so I've been attempting to translate when I slip up."