[center] Kai blinked once as he noticed that Aiko was now standing directly in front of him. He knew that she wasn't the fondest of him, but he'd always found her secretly amusing. He envied her ability to just be so carefree. He'd never felt comfortable enough to really open himself up to anyone other than Mai. But before he had a chance to say anything, Aiko sped off and went to talk to his younger sister. 

Kai was often overlooked because he was so quiet and reserved. Mai called him a "true gentleman" but really he was just very pensive. As he watched the two of them walk away, Kai followed, bag slung over his shoulder. He noticed that Aiko was struggling with her bag slightly. He wondered if grabbing it would be received as chivalrous as he intended it to be, or if it was more likely to get him smacked. 

But as they continued along the path, Kai listened as Mai continued talking with Aiko, his eyes not leaving Aiko's bag ad she struggled with carrying it. Finally, he made up his mind, siding up next to her and gently taking a hold of the strap of her bag. [color=red] "A lady should not have to struggle carrying a heavy bag," [/color] He said with a soft smile, hoping his instincts wouldn't get him hurt. [color=red] "Here, let me help you," [/color] 

[color=yellow] "Oh Kai, do you always have to act so proper, loosen up!" [/color] Mai scolded him with a laugh. Kai raised his eyebrows, a surprised look on his face while he carried both bags and continued to walk with the two ladies. A moment later he smiled gently, [color=red] "Maybe you're right. Ill try to loosen up a bit. After all, we're all going to living together," [/color] He stated with a thoughtful look on his face. 

Kai then turned his head to look at Kazuo as he walked ahead if the group, [color=red] "You remember how to get there Kazuo?" [/color] [/center]