[ Being completely wet in the middle of winter is never a good thing, they weren't entirely out of danger, but it was certainly less dire. Her crystal gave her many benefits, but it couldn't protect her body from being damaged. Hotaru would like to avoid the extreme opposite injuries her past life had sustained.

The teen drops her hand like it's a hot potato, his face flushing in the process. Personally, she hadn't thought much about it, physical contact was one way to stay warm, and he seemed to exude a little of that warmth.

Hotaru bows a tiny bit in return. ] I'm glad we met, Shigeo-san. You were very calm and helpful.

[ Ah, she turns her gaze up and the street to look for familiar buildings. ] This is Cellar Door. I think... [ A few steps in one direction. ] Yep! There's a little café over here that offers hot beverages.

[ Motioning to him to come along so they can at least have a drink and dry place to go before heading home. ] I go there a lot after my violin recording sessions.