"Of course. I've been around the block a few times." Literally, even. He grinned at her, finding himself entranced by her smile, and her endearing awkwardness. It was really quite adorable, and in a strange way, made him feel more at ease about his own shortcomings.

At her admission, he couldn't help himself. It broke the tension of the moment, causing him to laugh out loud at their silly situation.

"I'm all right with them. I've said goodbye to many people." That sounded bad, didn't it? "That didn't come out the way I meant it to. I just meant that my job takes me all over the country and I have to meet people and then say goodbye when we leave." He was blushing again, he could feel his warm cheeks in the cool night.

He took her hand in his, hoping he wasn't being too forward. "Don't close your eyes. See you soon, Ruri. I'm looking forward to it."

With that, he released her hand, and with a little wave and a small, wry smile, he turned and began walking away, down the street.