[More and more has this conversation become eerily parallel to real-life situations he find himself in with Haru on a daily basis--only perhaps with a bit more sulkiness. Surprising really, but nevertheless amusing and dear to him.

Makoto has to raise his hands in defeat to the playground comment, feeling the need again to apologize for making such a silly suggestion--but stops himself this time.]

Swimming sounds great! It's always fun to swim with you, Haru-chan. We get to do it a lot now, and it makes me really happy.