"Come on," Philip persuaded again. "You said you wanted to learn new skills. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn to socialize."

"You think I'm a weirdo?" Barbara squinted.

Philip laughed lightly. "If not, let's go this Saturday. After the picnic, we can hang out for a while at the mall."

Barbara's eyes suddenly brightened. She seemed to find a good reason to accept the offer with the impression of being forced.

"Can we go to the mall after the picnic?"

Philip nodded. "So, we’re going ...