[ it's a little strange. the whole exchange seems normal, like how they always meet (but unique in its own little way). Ryoji catches his breath and moves to sit next to her. there's a moment, however, when he pauses and gets a good look at her.

and then, it's like he's seeing something else like he hadn't before. ]

Ah ... Yeah, the snow ...

[ he falls into the feeling easily. ]

You're a natural. You and the snow ... both are elegant and beautiful. It suits you.