"Kyohei?" Shiho said. "Got a moment?"
Sitting on his scooter, Kyohei paused putting on his helmet and took his earpiece out. "What is it, Shiho?"
"Is everything all right?"
"Yes. Why?"
"You didn't call yesterday."
"Oh, right, I'm sorry. I guess I got wrapped up talking with Eriko."
"Talking? You met her?"
"Voice chat through the internet."
"Oh. Huh."
"She has a medical condition."
"Really? What?"
"I don't…Look, Shiho, I gotta run. Amy just texted me where the trailer is, and I have to pick up some things before I make dinner for them."
"Ok, Kyohei - oh, wait! Could you do me a favor? Ask Jo who does her eyes and her hair. I was going to ask her on Saturday, but I forgot."
"No one. I think she was born that way."
"Oh. Ok, then, I'll see you later."
As Shiho watched Kyohei's scooter pull out into traffic and head away, Hayao Ichimonji came up to stand beside her.
"You gotta admit, Boss," Hayao said to his team leader, "he's happier and more relaxed than he's been since he started working for Sei."
"I know, Hayao. So why am I so worried?"