*Haruka's heart leaped into her throat with hope as she heard his reply. "Really?" she managed to choke out. "I'd... I'd like that." Her cheeks flushed with excitement and relief. She couldn't help but wonder what the future held for them, if anything at all.

"Well," she said hesitantly, "maybe we could exchange phone numbers or something? That way we can stay in touch easier." A nervous laugh escaped her lips as she waited for his response.

*Haruka beamed with happiness as she listened to his response. It was more than she could have hoped for. "Oh, that's good," she said with a light laugh. "Well then, I guess we should start making plans." She paused, thinking about what they might do together as friends. "Maybe we could meet up sometime? Go for coffee or something?"

Her heart raced at the thought of spending time with him again.