He was sniffling As Akihiko said that he was sorry that he didn't show up to the memorial. Of course he wasn't mad that he didn't show up. Everybody has their own way of dealing with with grief. His face soon turned red as he wrapped his arms around him. Making him stop sniffling. He wasn't quite sure what to do, so he just hugged back. Then his face was crimson. "Did..did the master just kiss me?!" he thought in total shock. It wasn't that he didn't like. Actually he liked it a lot. It was making his heart beat fast.

After being in his arm for awhile. He pulled back and saw the tear stain face. He smiled warmly and pulled out the golden handkerchief. Gently wiping his face. "Please don't cry. After all, you have to look your best when you go to your meeting. What would they think if they saw you with red puffy eyes?" he asked. Sounding just like his father.

He took a deep breath to regain his composure. He then smiled and nodded his head. "You're right. Thank you." He said looking at his watch realizing they should go. "It's time we go." He added and got up from the bed.

He nodded his head and stood up. Putting the handkerchief up the sleeve. Since he was still in the kimono. He bows to his master looks up at him with a smile. "You have a safe trip." he said in a warm and caring way. "Sir, may I ask when I should be ready to join you later today?" he asked. He did say that he wanted him to accompany him after his meetings So he would like to know when to join him.

"I have to meetings 25 minutes each. I want you to come to my third meeting I want you to meet some. I'll call you and let someone pick you up. Oh and when you like we can do something after it." He explained smiling and waved Takahiro good bye.

After the two meeting he called him like promised. "Hello? Takahiro?"

While the master was away. He changed back into his maid uniform and helped the others around the manor. Sweeping, mopping, dusting, and of course the garden. While he worked, he wondered who he wanted him to meet. Was he a friend to the master or maybe from a worker. It made the lad curious. He was a little tired when he got the call from his master. "Hello, sir." he said in a warm but quiet voice.

"Sorry the meetings took a bit longer but I'm finally finished now. The car should be there by now too. We'll meet at the restaurant. See you soon." He said getting in his own car, ready to drive to the said restaurant.

"Understood, sir. I'll see you then." he said. Before hanging up. Before the car came, he changed into the kimono that his master requested him to wear when they meet up. Once he check to have everything he would need. He took a deep breath and walked out. Feeling a bit strange to be in the kimono without Akihiko around. By the time he reached the front door. There was the car and got in. The ride was pretty quiet. Keeping his head down and his hand on his lap. When he had finally arrived at the restaurant and looks around shy for his master.

After some searching he noticed Takahiro standing a little bit away. He waved to him and called out to him, but not too loud. "Hey Takahiro-kun! Over here!" He once again admired the slightly younger boy for looking so beautiful in the kimono. He smiled and hoped that everything will work out good.

He hears him call out and spots him. He shyly smiles and walks over to him. Bowing to him once more. "Go-good afternoon, s-sir. I-I hope I-I had not kept you wa-waiting." he said in a shy and quiet voice. The the crowds around them. It was short of hard to hear him.

"No I just arrived here a minute ago. Let's get in." He said and opened the door for thme to walk inside. "Actually I lied to you. I'm very sorry but I thought you would say no otherwise. I just wanted to take you out for dinner." He explained smiling apologetic at him. He then turned to the reception and talked to the waiter who immediately showed us our table. Akihiko hoped he wasn't too angry.