Law tries not to listen to his cousin's animated monologue about her boyfriend as he shoves his dinner into his mouth. He didn't get a chance to finish his homework because his uncle came home early and demanded to be serviced. He'd spent absolutely wonderful two hours at Kid's house, but the cheerful, almost euphoric mood he'd been in had evaporated the moment his uncle showed up.

"I saw you with Kid today," Nojiko says, and Law jumps.

He usually doesn't take part in the dinner conversation, and the topic is as far from ideal as possible.

"So did I," Nami says. "What's with the two of you?"

"Kid's my friend."

"You don't have to be ashamed," the younger sister grins.

"No, I don't. Kid's a good friend."

Nami scowls.