I am Minako Aino. It's Valentine's Day today. I was walking in the city when I see a woman wearing glasses. She is sitting on a bench, and she has a box of Valentine's Day chocolates open. The woman eats one from time to time. I'll talk to her.
"Hi."
"Hello." She eats another chocolate. "Would you like one?"
"Well, why are you eating them?"
"I don't have a boyfriend. Meiqi and Meixue gave them to me."
"Meiqi and Meixue... are they your daughters?"
The woman starts to laugh.
"No, no, just friends! I'm Xiao Lan."
"My name’s Minako Aino."
I sat down next to Xiao Lan and took a chocolate.
"I don't have a boyfriend either." I say and eat the chocolate.
"I don't mind being alone, but..."
Xiao Lan points to a couple passing near us.
"Look how happy they are. I only see couples today. It's depressing."
"I agree."
We continue to eat chocolates, while chatting, and then the chocolates’ box is empty.
"Well, that means I have to go home." Says Xiao Lan.
I say goodbye to her and start walking again.