We got back pretty late again.

Yeah, that event did drag on a bit.

It did... I'm usually at home in bed by now. I might actually fall asleep sat on the train ride over.

No, don't do that!
Who knows where you'll end up if you do!

Oh, good point...
Then, I'll stand up so that doesn't happen!

Listening to some music should also help keep me awake.

I sure hope so... Seriously, don't let your guard down!

Thanks for showing so much concern, An. Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow.

Oh... S-Sorry.
Hehe. My stomach's really starting to growl...

Hehe. We did expend a ton of calories today!

Hm? So it is you, Kohane.

Huh?

Oh! An, it's your mom!

Welcome back, Mom!

Thank you.
Are you two just coming back from practice?

Yup! Actually, we just got back from doing an event. I was just seeing Kohane out.

Then, Kohane, would you like to have dinner with us?

What?!
Huh?

Oh, but... Your parents probably have dinner ready and are waiting for you...

Still, you seem very tired, so I just thought you might like to come over for dinner and get some rest.

Would that really be okay?

Of course.
Incidentally, I bought a few too many things at the deli counter.

Is that why your hands are so full...?

Because you've had a huge appetite lately, An. So, Kohane, I'd appreciate your help eating these.

I-I'm not sure how much I can do to help, but I'll do my best!

You don't need to force yourself, you know?
We can just eat any leftovers tomorrow.

Hehe. I appreciate the sentiment though. Thank you.

Well then, I'm going to go call my mom to let her know!

Okay! See you soon!

Wow, this is great! Dinner with Kohane! Thanks for offering, Mom!

Hehe. You're welcome.

Thank you for waiting.

My mom said it's okay.
So, if you don't mind having me over...

Of course.
Please eat as much as you like, Kohane.

Thank you, I will!

Awesome!
Get ready for a feast, Kohane!

Also, Mom, I'll carry some of that for you! I can take it over to the kitchen!

Oh, I'll help too.

Oh, are you sure?
Then, I happily accept. Thank you both very much.

No problem!
Of course!

Also, An was right. You really are a nice girl, Kohane.

Huh?

An's always saying, “She's the best friend and partner anyone could ask for!”

M-Mom...!

She's told me so, so much about you, Kohane.

Hey, quit telling her things that she doesn't need to hear!

Okay, I'll stop.

Anyway, let's go inside.

Okay! Thank you again for having me!

(Kohane looked exhausted a second ago, but she seems all better now.)

(This might be the break she was looking for. I'll need to thank Mom later for doing this.)

Come on in, Kohane!