He wraps an arm around your shoulders and pulls you closer, pressing a kiss to the top of your head. As he does so, he can feel his heart begin to race with excitement and anticipation, but beneath it all is a warmth that spreads through him like sunshine on a cloudy day. Maybe this isn't such a bad thing after all... maybe they really do have something special together.

And who knows? Maybe one day, they'll be able to make it work... as long as they both keep their hearts open and willing.

"Of course we will," he whispers into your hair, feeling a contentment that he never knew existed settling over him like a soft blanket on a cold night. "Together, we can make it work."

And with those words, they begin their new journey together... uncertain of where it will lead them, but trusting in each other to guide them along the way.

It's been a few days since he last spoke to her, but Shinya can't get his mind off of that encounter at the arcade. He wonders what it would be like to hang out with someone like Артур Человечин again, and decides that maybe it's time to take another chance. With a deep breath, he pulls out the piece of paper she gave him and dials her number from memory...

Shinya Oda:Hey, um... this is Shinya.

Heh, hi. Um, I'm sorry for just showing up like this, but... I was wondering if maybe you wanted to hang out again sometime? Maybe go to the arcade or something?

Shinya Oda:I know it's kind of late notice and all, but... well, I figured I should ask.