It was late when Setsuna and Konoka returned to Mahora from their job, too late for either of them to return to the Kansai Temple to report to Konoka's father about how it went. It would have to wait until tomorrow; Setsuna would then leave from Kyoto instead of Tokyo.

//"I...My room has probably been given to another,"// Setsuna realized as she escorted Konoka to her door. //"I can't imagine they've left the place vacant in my absence..."//

//"Oh, don't worry about it, Secchan,"// Konoka smiled, taking her hand for a brief second before turning toward the door to open it, //"stay here tonight. It's late, and I'm sure Asuna and Negi-kun won't mind."//

( Of Empty Dorms and Close Calls. )


[[ NFB due to distance; no interaction, but OOC always welcome. This is inspired by this page, from the latest chapter of Negima released in Japan last week! *fangirls all over the place* ]]