The delay is fine. I've gotten Star Ocean 5 as a gift from my brother so I've been quite content but your post was well worth the wait. It made me quite giddy and happy, plus for someone to take an interest in Botan...well, she'll be rather tickled as well. :3 

And yes, I can bring Shiori into my post, she'll be surprised but intrigued by them holding hands. After just meeting each other? Oh ho ho, interesting! In my post, should I take us to the evening before dinner, maybe have them go prowling for a stray low rank demon?