[John accepts the cookie and the promise. He feels like something has shifted--and not necessarily in a bad way. True, a part of him knew that Haruka would be there for him, but to hear him actually say it aloud and to seal it over a cookie. It's silly and yet...well it kind of sums up a lot of their friendship over the years.

John doesn't force this treat down. This is something to savor. This moment, shoulder to shoulder with his friend and sharing something as simple as a blue Christmas tree made out of season. It's his turn to fall silent as he relishes this.]