"Miyuki, she's back to play!" Lynterria's high voice called out to her lover from downstairs. "Momma, we have Kiyoko is back again!" "Oh, she is? That's great." Ms. Hatake turned from her stove to see her daughter standing with her friend. "It's good to have you back, Kiyoko." "It's good to be back, it's been a year or so since I dropped on by." The new voice came from the girl standing next to Lynterria. "Of course, my retainers aren't going to be too pleased with me..." "Oh? Playing hooky again?" Ms. Hatake's voice was meant to be scolding, but the effect was diminished by the chuckle inside.