In the City of Edo, Nobume is sitting on a bench by a lake. She has her usual expressionless state and a big packet filled with donuts. Though upon close inspection, her sad face is noticeable. It hasn't been long since her comrade and senior, Sasaki, died. She's thinking about him right now.

Her hair is blowing in the gentle breeze, her sword rests by her side, and she's eating a donut without a care in the world. Suddenly, she feels another hand as she reaches for another donut from the pack. She looks up to see someone eating one of her donuts like it's nothing.

"Hey, what's with that sad look, girl? Aren't you going to attack me for taking your pretty donut? Or are you sad about your boss's death...?" He says with his usual slight teasing tone. She's surprised and flustered. She knows he understands her very much - they both have the same uninterested yet killer eyes. She hates how perfectly he understands her inner feelings.

"O...of course not. I'm not sad. Stop imagining things. And give me my donut back, although I have more. I just don't want to give you my donut." She says, a hint of blush on her cheeks - maybe from trying to hide her sadness, or maybe from the accidental hand touch...