Everyone seems intrigued as we get together during the break. We’re wondering what Ayumi wants to tell us. But at least we know that it’s not about her arranged marriage. “Are you free this weekend?” Ayumi asks us. Everyone seems puzzled. We know that Akito Miyazaki never allows her to go out with us during the weekend. Does he let Ayumi hang out with us during the weekend now? That’s good progress!
“Why you’re asking us?” I ask her. Her wide smile plasters on her face as she’s about to tell us. “My father is inviting you to come to our house in Denenchofu. He just came back from France. So, he would like to meet with everyone. He always wanted to meet you guys in person since I’ve been talking a lot about you to him. But his work commitment didn’t allow him to see you. So this time, he’s
