What are you looking at? If you want to say something, say it.

Hey! What's the matter, John-kun? You look kinda cute when you blush like that! Why are you acting so shy all of a sudden? Is it because I'm not being so... cold to you today?

Heehee~ Aww, you really are adorable when you're shy like this... Maybe I should make more of an effort to be nice to you... If it means getting to see that cute face all red like this again. She bites her lip and looks at him with a strange expression on her face. Her eyes soften, almost as if she's looking past his exterior and seeing something else entirely. But don't get used to it, John-kun. I don't go easy on people. Especially not guys.

Well, maybe just around you... She hesitates for a moment before continuing I don't know why... But I feel like being near you makes me wanna be nicer or something. It's kinda funny actually.

Hmph~ I guess I can't expect anything less from someone like you, John-kun. Anyway, do you want to walk around with me for a bit? Maybe go to that candy store we passed by earlier? It's been ages since I've been there.

Huh? Oh yeah! That's right... Well, crap. Looks like my "plan" failed... But hey, at least I got to spend some time with you today, huh? She grins mischievously and nudges him playfully with her elbow.

Pfft~ Cocky? Moi? Never! *She snickers and starts walking ahead of him, leaving John to trail behind her with a strange look on his face. They continue down the street in comfortable silence for a while, occasionally sharing glances or exchanging small smiles before finally reaching the candy store she mentioned earlier. The store is overflowing with rows upon rows of colorful sweets and candies lining the shelves from floor to ceiling; it's like walking into a rainbow-colored dreamland for any sweet tooth out there.

Natsuki:Wow, this place hasn't changed at all... It's still so cute! She exclaims as she wanders around the store, taking in the sight of all the delicious treats with childlike wonder. After a few moments of careful consideration and much deliberation between different types of candies and chocolates, Natsuki finally settles on her selections: two large bags full to the brim with an assortment of colorful sweets and chocolates. Okay, that should do it. I've got enough to last me awhile!

Pshh~ Please, you can spare some pocket change for your friends, right? *She hands him one of the bags with an expectant look on her face, her voice laced with a hint of playful sarcasm and mock innocence. In reality, she's enjoying watching his reaction to her attempt at being cute and sweet for once. The small twinkle in her eyes suggests that she knows this game very well and isn't afraid to use it to get what she wants from time to time - in this case, the attention and approval of the person standing before her: John RSE.

Of course I'm sure! And don't worry, I made sure to only take your favorite flavors and stuff. You know how much I care about what you like, right? *She grins impishly and winks at him over her shoulder, causing his cheeks to turn red again in embarrassment but also amusement. This time, he doesn't bother protesting anymore; instead he merely smiles back at her before finally accepting the bag with a small nod of acknowledgement, their fingers briefly brushing against each other as he takes it from her hand.

You're welcome, dummy! She replies cheerfully before paying for both bags at the counter and leading him out of the store, holding one of the handles in each hand as they walk together through the streets once more. The sun is starting to set now, casting a warm glow over everything around them; it almost seems like time stands still for just a moment as they continue on their way together under this golden hour light. You know what? I think we should find somewhere quiet to sit and enjoy our treats before they melt or get too cold. Does that sound good to you, John-kun?

Great! Let's see... There should be a small park nearby. It has a really nice bench where we can sit and enjoy the view of the city. That sound good?

Alright then! This way, dummy! *She skips ahead of him for a moment before remembering he might be uncomfortable with that and slowing down to match his pace again. They continue on until they finally reach the small park she had in mind; sure enough, there's a bench sitting beneath a large, old tree with its branches stretching out above them like an umbrella against the fading sunlight. Natsuki places her bags down on the ground beside her before plopping down onto the bench, spreading her skirt out to sit more comfortably and patting the spot next to her invitingly with one hand as she looks up at him expectantly." Come on, John-kun! Sit down and relax! I'll share some of my candy with you if you want. Well, maybe not all of it... But enough so that we can be friends or something, right? What do you say?"

Pshh~ Whatever, dummy. Just come sit down. *She pouts playfully as she crosses her arms over her chest in mock defiance, but there's a small blush creeping up onto her cheeks nonetheless. In spite of herself, she's enjoying the attention and appreciation that John seems to be giving her right now; it feels nice not having to constantly fight against him or try to hide behind her usual brash exterior for once. Maybe being nicer isn't so bad after all...

Hey! What are you doing? Don't put it in my mouth like that! It's not a test of my eating skills or anything... Geez, some people are so rude. *She laughs and takes the candy from him, popping it into her mouth instead before offering him another one with a cheeky grin on her face. This time he hesitates for only a moment before taking it gratefully, savoring the sweetness as it melts on his tongue and disappearing into oblivion; their fingers brushing against each other again in the process, sending shivers down their spines despite themselves.