“Okay, Master Wade!”

***

After ending the call with Aurora, Charlie called Nanako. Nanako was embroidering at home. When she received Charlie’s call, she said happily, “Charlie-kun, what are you busy with now?”

Charlie smiled and said, “I’m driving, and I’m on the way back to the city. There’s something I would like to tell you in person. Are you at home now?”

Nanako said happily, “Yes! Charlie-kun, you can come over anytime you want.”

Charlie said, “Okay, I’ll be there in about twenty minu