A/N: Sorry everyone for the super long wait on this, school is in full swing and I'm attempting to get everything organised. However, on that note, I bring you a new chapter! The chapter isn't fully completed yet, I plan on adding a bit more to the end or middle. Not sure which, but it'll be updated again soon. Would love some reviews on thoughts/comments so far, thanks!

It was evening by the time we all got back to town. The sun was already low in the sky, setting it ablaze with vibrant yellows and oranges. The light in the town increased as more and more streetlamps came on and spirits quickly filled the streets going on about their nightly business. The others walk ahead as Haku and I linger behind. We mostly stay quiet as if unsure what to say. Haku breaks the silence first.

"So it's been nine years in the human world…how much has changed?" He questions.

"A lot actually." I lower my head a little reminiscing about the events since I last saw Haku.

"In that case, we can talk about it another time. Where you won't be as rushed." He notices my response and changes the subject. "On the other hand, not too much has changed in the spirit world."

We arrived at the bridge in front of the bath house. The other two have already disappeared into the doorway, but Haku pauses where the bridge starts to lead visitors to the bath house. He looks up at the sky and the almost enchanting moonlight surrounds his figure, making him glow in an ethereal way.

"Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have been able to remain in the human world. But everything happens for a reason." He turns to me and smiles lightly. "You should head back in. The others will probably be expecting you, though you don't have to worry about working at the bath house again. I think Yubaba has learnt her lesson after testing you. If you need anything, just come to the clock tower in the town's central courtyard, I usually am close by the area."

"Thank you." I return the smile and place my hands in my pocket when I feel something at my fingertips and pull it out. It was the talisman that Haku gave me the other night. "Oh! Wait, Hak-"

I scanned the area, but he was already gone.

"There you are Chihiro. Finally done talking to your boyfriend?" Lin teases as she carries a bucket of warm water and a cloth in her arms.

"He is not my boyfriend!" I feign a huff and flick some of the water at her.

"Ah, hey! Watch it…" She laughs and wipes the droplets off her face. "I know you don't have to work here, but would you mind helping me out a bit with another one of the dirty tubs? Unless you have somewhere to be?"

"No. Not at all. I'd be glad to help!" I smile almost excitedly. Surprising even for me since the cleaning wasn't exactly memorable. But at least it ended well the last time thanks to No-Face. Speaking of…I wonder where he is now…maybe with Granny?

I shake the thought off for the moment and follow Lin into the bath room to help her out.

The afternoon sun radiates throughout the sky as I walk with Lin, Kamaji, and Haku through the town. It felt nice to be able to walk around without worrying about fading away or getting unwanted attention. However, at this time of day there are very few spirits that roam the town streets, but I don't mind the quiet.

As we approach the river I notice a figure standing by the water edge. The figure looks so familiar…even though it's a transparent black like the rest and yet…

I rush forward and they others yell surprised by my sudden reaction but I ignore them and continue towards the figure.

"Why it's…" I go to reach for what seems to be the figure's shoulder but it turns to face me before I could do so. I gleam at it brilliant. "No-face!"

The others catch up to us and pause for a moment.

"Well…so it is. He hasn't been back at the bath house since you last went on the train." Lin comments. "What are you doing up here?"

"Uh uh uh." No-face points towards me.

"You came to see me…?" I ask slightly flattered. "That's very kind of you." I bow to him.

"Where's Granny?" I asked

"Granny...?" Lin questioned with a confused look on her face.

"Zeniba."

"Oh her. Hmm I don't know...she doesn't come into town that often. She's usually at her cottage far away."

"That's odd...I'm sure she'd have come to see me. No face did. Do you know what happened, No-face?"

"Uh uh uh." No-face made a gesture similar to shrugging.

"You don't?" I asked somewhat disappointed.

"Uh uh." No-face shook his head.

"That's odd...I'm sure she would have said something. I want to go see her but I don't have any tickets..."

"I can see if I can get you some." Haku immediately spoke up.

"Oh really?" I perked up a bit. "Would you like to come?"

"Only if you want me to come Chihiro."

"Of course I do! Why wouldn't I?" I saw Lin trying to stifle a laugh as colour rose to my cheeks. If Haku noticed he didn't say anything.