For several moments Tomoko didn't know what to do with herself. She stood there, hands full with the helmet she held. Now that she was aware there was something wrong, it felt as though there was no way for her to ignore these feelings - and the more he denied it, the more she worried why.

She didn't say anything else, but she did place the helmet on her head and slowly climbed behind him on the bike. Riding like this meant she had to wrap her arms around his torso and she did, but now there were a lot of awkward thoughts attached to such a simple act. Tomoko sat closer to him so she could get a secure grip, then laid her head on his back.

"Ready," she said.