The faintest widening of her eyes was the only outward indication that Minori was surprised by the friendly response; truthfully, she had half-expected him to rebuff her greeting. [i][color=pink]Tsk tsk,[/color][/i] she scolded herself, the corner of her mouth pulling upwards in a wry, lop-sided smile, [color=pink][i]Just goes to show that I shouldn't judge someone by their initial appearance.[/i][/color] She would have thought that she of all people should have known that.

[color=pink]"I'm Minori Koizumi! It's nice to meet you too, Katsu...san?"[/color] She faltered as she tried to figure out the appropriate suffix to use, her brows creasing in thought. She knew that "-san" was always the most standard and polite way to go, particularly with people who she had just met, but [i]damn[/i] if it didn't sound at least a little weird to her when she used it to refer to someone who was practically the same age. Then again, she wasn't one to disregard what made someone comfortable or uncomfortable, so she supposed that it was always best to play things safe.

Laughing at the offer, Minori adjusted her bag on her shoulder before tilting her head at him, one brow arched high. [color=pink]"Now why would either of us ever get funny looks?"[/color] she asked in an exaggerated tone that clearly betrayed her amusement, [color=pink]"We're just two normal looking high school students minding our own business, no? Nothing particularly remarkable or attention-catching about either of us."[/color]

[color=pink]"Buuuuut,"[/color] she continued, [color=pink]"If you really don't mind the company, then I think I'll take your offer. I live in this direction anyways!"[/color]