Midori gave her boyfriend an exasperated look. "Stop saying things that make me want to kiss you til we can't see straight. We don't have time. We're running for our lives. Save the romantic stuff for when we're safe. And I'll be the one kicking your butt."
Turning a corner her house came into view. Yuma's car was not there yet. "Yes!" she cheered, "He's not home yet, we're not going to die." Skidding to a stop in front of the door, Midori took a deep breath and pushed open the door.
"I'm home" she called out, "and Ichiro's with me."
"You were very nearly late Midori," he mother said, walking out of the kitchen. "Welcome back Ichiro-kun. Where did you get thoose swords? Never mind, tell me later, go put it away and then come back downstairs."
Midori nodded "Yes mama."