"Huh, got dragged in here?" she said following him to the counter. "How does one see an ad and get dragged in?" A sudden shudder went through her and she sighed. "Oh I see, well that's an interesting comment."

"Yes, last year though. Hopefully I have enough for part time classes next year. Reports don't make that much, neither do beauticians, but that's neither here nor there I suppose." Ayako leaned on the counter and raised a brow, "English? Dad's side then? My mom has some western blood in her, I know I have some family in the states. Must be interesting getting reactions from the name though."

"Nope, got water and the ice coffee now, so I'm good. Oh um...got packs of the cream cheese and strawberry jam by chance?"