She laughs and, cupping both hands around her mouth, shouts back, "I won't forget!"

And, true to her words, as soon as he lands back on Man-Home he will find an e-mail from her already waiting for him.

Dear Shirogane-san,

I hope you had a safe trip back to Man-Home! I hear that the weather is still cool on Man-Home this time of year. Please take care not to catch a cold. It will be difficult to work if that happens.

I look forward to hearing how your trip went.


Yours truly,

Akari