Erika had asked them to come along for her latest fashion show out of the country. They had agreed because how could they say no? As it turned out, Shirogane and his friends were also in the same city.

When Erika found out that they were even staying in the same hotel, she decided that they should could all help her with a little project of hers.

She had a bunch of wedding gowns she was putting finishing touches on for a new line she will be pushing out during the summer. She wanted some photos first and, hey, since they were all here why not have them be the models?

If Tsubomi knew Erika planned to pair her up with Shirogane she would have tried to veto the idea.

Still, she'd seen the pictures on Erika's camera and they were...really nice. Really, really nice.

She blushed and ducked her head when she remembered. Aaaaah, what was she thinking!?

Tsubomi took a deep breath just as the elevator signalled that it had arrived on her floor and, breathing out, she stepped into the hall.

She was supposed to meet her friends down in the lobby after she got something from her room, so she had intended to hurry...

...up until she saw a familiar figure.

"Good evening, Shirogane-san."