A Theme in Pentatonic – Interlude One
Sakura and Kazuki reach an understanding of their own, though Sakura understands it rather better than Kazuki does at this point.
Sakura walked with her hands clasped and her eyes down. She knew Makubex had run ahead with Juubei to leave her with Kazuki. Kazuki didn’t walk out with them very often, and Makubex had taken his opportunity promptly, leaving her with a meaningful look and a bright smile as he tugged Juubei off.
Sometimes, Sakura wished Makubex were a little less perceptive.