"That's reassuring," Naoto said. "I'd hate to think that you spend so much of your time alone like this..."

Well, not that she was much different. But now she found herself actively seeking the company of others, even if she chose to live by herself in Inaba. At least her friends weren't far away...

As Hakuba took her luggage, Naoto rolled her eyes a bit at being referred to as 'madam.'

"I'm hardly dressed for the part," she said as she swept a hand in front of her, indicating her decidedly masculine attire. She smiled at his attempt at humor. "But please, show me the way, if you would be so kind."