After leaving the crystal cave, Sabrina had thought Xia You would leave the island immediately and head to his next destination. Instead, he turned around and actually returned to Pinkan Town!
Puzzled, she asked, "Haven't you already caught Crystal Onix? What are we coming back here for?"
"Remember the little girl who sent out that message in a bottle?" Xia You said casually. "I'm going to find her and help fulfill her wish to see Crystal Onix!"
"Hm?" Sabrina gave him a surprised look. "Since when did you become such a busybody?"
Before Xia You could answer, she changed tack and continued, "But knowing you, I'd say that isn't the only reason, is it?"
"Exactly!" Xia You laughed. "After all, it was through that message in a bottle that I remembered... er... found out there was a Crystal Onix here. She indirectly did me a favor, so helping fulfill her wish is no trouble. But the main reason is actually that there's something I want to ask them to help me with!"
Sabrina paused. "Them...?"
Walking along the bustling streets of Pinkan Town, Xia You kept scanning the shops on either side.
Most of the island's glass craft shops were concentrated in this area, but even after checking more than a dozen, he still hadn't spotted the little girl.
Knowing this wasn't a good way to keep searching, he gave it some thought, then turned and entered a nearby glassware shop.
The shopkeeper greeted him with a broad smile.
"What would you two like to buy? We have a full selection here, from teacups and vases to glass ornaments in all sorts of unusual shapes!"
"Hello," Xia You said politely. "May I ask if there's a little girl named Masami around here, only five or six years old? She