Ayane, as curious about its occupant as the house itself, quickened her pace toward John. She could see him pacing around, but a row of shrubs kept him from noticing the two girls immediately. Aimi kept pace as Ayane led the way over to the front porch. Not wanting to disturb the beautifully kept bushes, the girls waited until they rounded the last shrub to announce their presence.
"Hey John, we made it! What a nice place." Ayane didn't want to startle John, so she announced the two girls' presence from the edge of the porch.
