Of course you are. You're good friends with her, so I definitely want you to be there with us. [She winked at her and grinned again. After all, she was free with her invitations to begin with, but Hotaru was absolutely invited.] And I definitely hope that I look quite the sight in mine. I have no doubt she will look divine.

Who knows? So many of our friends wash up on these shores from time to time. It's quite possible you may see even more of your friends in time. And until then, you can make new ones like me.