It's been five minutes since the time we agreed to meet, but there's still no sign of her.

No texts saying she'll be late, and my messages have gone unread… But we've arranged to meet here plenty of times before, so I doubt she would've gotten lost.

Oh, I think she mentioned that she had a modeling job today. Maybe she got held up by that.

[Fade in/out.]

*Pant* *Pant* *Pant* …Maki!

Over here, Karin.

Oh my gosh… I'm so sorry… I made you wait a whole 30 minutes…

It's not a big deal. I was able to enjoy a piece of cake and some black tea from this café.

But the movie's already started.

We'll just catch the next screening. Come on, let's go.

We have lots of time before the next screening. Aw, we could've spent more time at that café if we had known… Do you want to go shopping somewhere?

I thought you'd be more mad, but I guess not…

What, did you think I was going to yell at you the minute I saw you?

It's not like you meant to be late on purpose. Oh, and congrats on being done with your photoshoot.

Thanks… I was supposed to be done in time for the movie, but there was a problem with the camera equipment and we kept getting delayed.

Sounds stressful. I'm impressed that you made it here without getting lost, though, especially since you must've been really flustered.

Well, to be honest…

What? Don't tell me you got lost. You should've let me know.

I was completely focused on getting to you as fast as I could… So, to tell the truth, I don't really remember if I got lost or not.

Well, you found me, so it doesn't matter either way. I'm just glad you're safe.

You know, even though it was my fault that I was late, I was a bit sad when I didn't see you at our meeting spot. I thought maybe you had gone home.

I would never leave a friend behind all by herself.

How kind of you to say that.

Just repaying the favor, since you're always so kind to me too.

*Giggle* Of course. Always! Let me take extra-special care of you today, as an apology for holding you up.

Looking forward to it!