[h2]Wakahisa Residence[/h2]
"Kanon-nee, are you done yet?"

The young home owner turned her head to see her shikigami crouched down on the other side of the counter, giving her the most pleading of puppy dog eyes. Kanon smiled in mild amusement. This wasn't the first time the puppy girl started to beg when she felt it was taking too long for food to be prepared. She supposed Shiroi was having a hard time breaking the habits she had as a dog. Not that the onmyouji minded. Honestly, it was pretty endearing!

"Give it five more minutes," Kanon replied, placing her attention back on the yakisoba she was preparing for the both of them.

The puppy whined softly, but didn't make any further protest. From the sound of shuffling feet, she supposed Shiroi had slunk back to her spot at the table. 

Suddenly, the door bell rang, startling both occupants of the house. Odd, she normally didn't get any visitors this late in the afternoon. 

"Oh, oh! I'll get it!" The shikigami jumped up from the floor and was about to bolt for the door. Oh no, that was definitely a bad idea, especially since the girl had forgotten to hide her ears. 

"Wait!" Kanon yelled after her, quickly turning off everything. Thankfully, Shiroi stopped in her tracks, looking curiously at her master, "I'll get the door, just sit here... and, uh, maybe do something about your ears and tail."

Kanon then proceeded to walk out of the dining area and headed for her entrance. Who could it be? Well, there's only one way to find out!

Opening her door without hesitation, she gave the visitor a cheery greeting, "Hello~!" She wasn't sure what she had expected to find on the other side of the door, but taking in the full sight of the woman had left her pretty surprised. What could a foreigner want with her? "Is there anything I can help you with?"