Lireal was in the midst of cleaning when she heard a knock on the door. Confused, she wondered who it could be. It was midday, and her uncle was at work. Her cousin Willow was nowhere to be seen. The knock came again, more insistent this time. With a sigh, she walked over to the door and opened it.
Opening the door, she was greeted by the sight of her dear friend, Mai, standing on the doorstep.
"Mai!" Lireal exclaimed, her eyes widening with surprise and happiness. "What are you doing here? I thought you were still in Japan."
Without hesitation, she pulled Mai into a tight hug, feeling the warmth of her friend's body against her own. "I came to visit you, of course!" Mai exclaimed, returning the embrace. "I missed you so much!"
Lireal's heart swelled with warmth at Mai's words. "I mi
