Megumi smiled at Arisu's reaction, just slightly, and then jumped back as Kinzo declared that they should all buy masks. He flashed her a thumbs up while laughing and a thin pink dusted her cheeks, eyes turning to stare off into the distance as she gave one slight nod and a soft noise of agreement. A sudden breeze quelled her heated cheeks and she lifted up her arms to hug herself, kind of regretting not bringing a jacket or gloves as her mother had instructed. Kuyu was busy speaking with Lila-dono, and Megumi only found herself half-paying attention as the boy suddenly began to stammer about after one of Kinzo's questions, instead focused on the path they had just walked up. The sun had finally reached a point high enough to over take the city's distant buildings, and it glowed down on the snow and stone path brilliantly.

[i]'It's still so early in the morning...[/i] she thought offhandedly, playing with the zipper of her jersey quietly. Around, there were already more people appearing, girls in fashionable outfits giggling into their phones, parents wandering after high strung children, boys with their casual laughter and lax stances. It would grow even more exciting later in the day, but by then most of them would be working. Her attention reverted once again to the people beside her, and a small smile glowed in her eyes. Such friendly people, hopefully they'll get to buy some masks and enjoy the morning together a bit longer.

Eventually, she found herself staring at the mask stand just a ways away, staring blankly at the humorous depictions of oni and tengu and kitsune. One particular mask caught her eye, a red [url=http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/064/a/0/Japanese_Fox_Mask_by_merimask.jpg]fox mask[/url] with intricate looking details strew into the face. It was pretty, and would make a lovely gift to her mother who often collected things like that. Megumi returned her stare to the group, dark eyes scanning each person at least once. The conversation seemed to have drifted away, leaving many different faces to examine: Lila-dono's contentedness, Kuyu's laughing face, Kinzo's confusion, and Arisu's mask. Such a colorful group. Another gust of wind blasted suddenly, and Megumi shook within her jersey, face burying into the deep collar almost on instinct. 

[i]'I wish it were warm already.'[/i] she complained mentally, sighing.