"Father is interested in your new clothing, Sensei." Renko looked up from her work as Yuta entered the kitchen.

"He is interested in the entire trip," Yuta said mildly. "He has asked me to attend, and through your generous efforts, I will be able to do so properly." He hadn't been gone more than ten minutes in human time, given the state of the dinner preparations. Where had he been? He knew he had visited the Dragon King's palace, but that seemed to be located in a place ...