"Next Saturday! You two be here by closing time for that lesson and story!" Mrs. Sato waved a finger at the pair as they walked away. Kate looked back over her shoulder as she looped her arm around Matt's again, unaware of how close she was holding onto him as she waved at the shopkeeper. "We'll be here, Mrs. Sato. Have a good day and more mochi ready to shut up Matt once he starts showing off about his cooking."

The older lady called her out playfully on not being disrespectful towards Matt, who Kate could already tell was ready to take under her wing. After all, the woman had been just as loving and protective when she first met Kate.

"Can't say I'm shocked you're making such a good impression on people," Kate pointed out as they made their way through the crowds again. From those who knew Kate to strangers alike, Matt always made an effort to treat people like potential friends. But it wasn't all talk. He had such a genuine interest on getting to know everyone and their stories. On appreciating the little things about every day life. A long marriage. Fresh produce. The story of how Kate and an old japanese shopkeeper had once met.

"Oh, wait!" Stopping him by a souvenir shop, Kate couldn't help herself. "Since you don't have yours..." They were red, too. Heart-shaped glasses she carefully tried on Matt. "There! You should totally consider this new style."