Kyohei bounded down the stairs and found his parents in the kitchen. "I just finished chatting with Eriko," he said. "Her grandmother says I can start working more hours at the Opera House tonight." He chuckled. "To think of all the time I wasted with those bitches. With *her.*"
"Well, I…" Dad said. "If you're happy, then I suppose…but I'm sorry. We only wanted what's best for you."
"And you got it. You didn't want me to work for Sei, and I'm not working for her anymore. Don't tell me you're having second thought?"
"We didn't realize…" Dad said. "….maybe we should have left well enough alone."
"Bit late for that," Kyohei said, "and besides, it worked out for the best. I'm much happier at the Opera House than I ever was with Sei. If I never see them again, it'll be too soon. Now, I have to get ready for work."