"I originally wanted to wait until you got out of school and talk to Yaya..."
"...but I happened to be passing by."
"Just happened to..."
The woman looked at the girl, the smile in her eyes deepening. "Run into you."
"So I thought I'd try my luck."
"I didn't expect my luck to be this good."
"You happen to know Yaya."
"Could you ask Yaya to come over here?"
The woman's expression grew gentler. "It'll only take a few words."
"Then I won't have to come back this afternoon when you get out of school."
"That'll save me a trip."
The woman winked at the girl.
"Excuse me."
The woman bent slightly at the waist.
"Could I trouble you to do me this favor?"
"Could you bring Yaya here?"
The girl couldn't find a reason to refuse.
She nodded.
"Okay."
"Big Sister is Yaya's—"
The girl asked hesitantly.
She hadn't seen Big Sister beside Yaya before.
The woman's lips curved upward.
"I'm Yaya's friend."
Huh?
Oh.
The girl was somewhat surprised.
A friend?
She had thought Big Sister was one of Yaya's family members.
So she was a friend?
Yaya actually had an adult friend...
She had no idea.
"Yaya knows me."
The woman smiled.
"You don't need to worry."
The girl felt a little embarrassed.
No...
"I'll go get Yaya."
Not knowing what else to say, the girl turned and dashed away.
"Wait—"
The woman's voice cut off abruptly.
Forget it.
The woman shook her head.
She lowered her eyes to glance at the volleyball in the bushes.
She would be coming back later anyway.
"Someone wants to see me?"
"An older big sister?"
The child looked surprised and puzzled. "Who?"
"How would I know?"
The girl rolled her