"Dad, we're heading out. Don't wait for us for dinner," Hakuto calls out.
He's getting ready to head downtown with Chantal and Claire, while Irina is still serving her house arrest.
They're planning a relaxing afternoon strolling around the shops, followed by dinner that evening at Cordesol Meat, an upscale South American restaurant chain.
"Don't stay out too late, or my beloved Kagura will start worrying. And most importantly, try not to cause any trouble this time..."
"Don't worry, we won't be late. And without Irina around, there's no chance of some disaster happening either," Claire says, trying to reassure him.
Then she looks around carefully.
"Come to think of it... where did my sister go...?"
