Ryoko had been watching the fireworks from the edge of a stand of trees, half-entertaining the idea of capturing a stray phoenix within a data field to analyze. But, perhaps, her job should still be to observe, for now. Especially, she noticed, now that her prime study subject seemed to be approaching.

The alien girl turned, glancing over her shoulder as if startled by the noise, but quickly broke into a smile. "Suzumiya-san! How nice to see you again!"