"Then tomorrow it is." he replied warmly.

He held the door for her to leave the cafeteria and looked outside. Hopefully tomorrow would be as nice as today. He was looking forward to spending time with her like they used to. Though, actually....

"Chiyo? I've... ah. I've a proposition for you. I wanted to ask you about it last time you were here and I didn't get to it in time. I'd not like to make the same mistake again if at all possible... so. Would you mind terribly if I asked you a question?"