[Atsuro gives Nano a small smile as he lowers his hand slightly, the popsicle forgotten.]

That's one way to think about it. I learned a lot about the person I swapped with, too...

[Optimistic, kind, cheerful, brave. What was there to not like? ...Still, with a slight sigh, Atsuro will maneuver the topic towards the direction they were both waiting for.]

Ah, Nano...

I think, um... I've thought more about what you said to me a few weeks ago - at Tanabata.