As they step on the cool wet sand, his mind enters the final stages of acceptance. If she's older than him, then it's okay to have fun and relax a bit. Right? Laughing a bit as she jumps towards him, he finds himself enjoying their sudden proximity as another wave crashes over their feet. A nice day with a cute girl - what could be better?

"Aah! It is cold! No wonder Seta's keeping away. I doubt she's a fan of being cold and wet."