When I didn't walk in the town alone...

Went out with my friend in the town for a few things to buy. Nothing strange to you, is it?

First, at the post office. A staff at the counter stared at my friend who was standing beside me.
Second, a staff at the bakery, who was serving my friend, stared at me who was standing beside my friend.
Third, my window cleaner looked and sounded very surprised to see me and my friend walking together.

Am sure they were all thinking "Akiko's got a new man!" But he is not my boyfriend, you know. Probably I will be talked about over the weekend. Oh well.