Verity herself feels different today too, though. It's an odd thing, but not one he's concerned about. It's been quite a nice day, all things considered.

Katsuya is sure to get the door for Verity before they begin the leisurely walk back toward the station."I think that would be quite a fair trade...M..Makoto-chan." His voice had gone so quiet that it might have been easy to miss. But there's no mistaking the brief flush of red before Katsuya is suddenly very interested in looking at that cicada on the sidewalk.

"What is your favorite place in New York?" Nice transition there, Katsuya. She'll never suspect a thing.