"Oh, I was actually born here, but I spent most of my childhood in Italy. We ended up moving back here, though. This is my parent's hometown," she readily explained, though she left out several details better left unsaid. Wanting to avert the conversation from the topic, Kaiya was inwardly dancing with joy at the resounding ring of the school bell, signalling the end of another school day.

"Oh- School's over, already?" she said with genuine surprise, turning towards the building where students began filling the first floor. She hadn't taken note of the time, and completely forgot about going to her afternoon classes. Darn! There goes her privileges...

"Well, it was nice meeting you, Kurosaki-san," she turned back to her new friend. "My sister is on her way to pick me up right now. We should chat again someday!"