Fortunately, my friends just call me Jude. Well, Jude or do-gooder honors student. That one's always charming.

[ there's sarcasm in his voice, but he doesn't actually mind. the relentless teasing is almost endearing. ]

You're right. We've come a pretty long way since then, haven't we? And in a relatively short amount of time, too.

[ from speed dating to sleeping on each other and exchanging stories over tea. jude has always been very quick to warm up to people, to open up; he wears his heart on his sleeve. haru, though... he gets the feeling that she's a little more guarded than he is.

regardless, the bond he shares with haru is special. he finds himself appreciating it more and more every time they meet. ]