It was perhaps a good thing that Hakuba had suggested the picnic idea right away, before Krad got any ideas into his head about the party. As such, he now had a schedule and he didn't think about what he might be missing.

He was near the front around dinner time, since he expected Hakuba to show up. Hakuba didn't have to wait too long before Krad spotted him and walked over. "Hakuba, welcome," Krad greeted, smiling politely, though one of the few he actually meant.