[As it turns out, the Eevees aren't the only ones that have come running when the front door opens; it's not as though they hadn't been in touch over the summer, and naturally they'd seen each other over the Gears and at Hagakure-kun's birthday party, but even so there was still something undeniably special about having returned home at last.
Kirigiri hasn't changed all that much, naturally; it's chilly enough out to justify wearing her coat again, where during the summer months it'd occasionally run too hot for long sleeves.
What has changed somewhat, and probably for the better, is the fact that she's smiling, and it's actually open and genuine — something that still doesn't happen very often, but that apparently is reserved for special occasions.
This, evidently, is a special occasion.]
Naegi-ku—
[She's paused a few steps up from the bottom of the stairs, one gloved hand resting lightly on the bannister, and apparently recognition sinking in has paused the words momentarily on her lips.]
action;
Kirigiri hasn't changed all that much, naturally; it's chilly enough out to justify wearing her coat again, where during the summer months it'd occasionally run too hot for long sleeves.
What has changed somewhat, and probably for the better, is the fact that she's smiling, and it's actually open and genuine — something that still doesn't happen very often, but that apparently is reserved for special occasions.
This, evidently, is a special occasion.]
Naegi-ku—
[She's paused a few steps up from the bottom of the stairs, one gloved hand resting lightly on the bannister, and apparently recognition sinking in has paused the words momentarily on her lips.]
...You're back.