Surprise

"Sure," he agreed. "When are we leaving?"

"I'll pick you up in half an hour. See you soon!" she said, excitement lacing her voice.

Hiro hung up the phone, a slight smile creeping onto his face. Although they had met only recently, he couldn't help but feel excited for some reason. The time he spent with her was always one to remember. 

He quickly freshened up and put on something warm for the snowy day ahead. As he headed downstairs, his mother noticed the slight change in his expression.

"Going somewhere?" she asked, eyeing him with a knowing smile.

"Just out to the market with a friend," Hiro replied casually, though a hint of anticipation was hard to hide.

"Alright, but be back by evening. We've got some... plans," she said mysteriously.

"Plans?" Hiro raised an eyebrow, but his mother simply waved him off, her smile widening.