[ Ai's already all prettied up for the stage by the time Miyako arrives - she's finishing off her makeup in a little mirror on the table but she pops up immediately once she hears Miyako knock. ]

Oh wow, you're right on time! That's Miyako-san for you. [ She says it with a little grin, perfectly aware that she's being a suck up and that Miyako is fully aware of it as well. They're doing a bit, don't worry about it. ] Can you believe how hot it ended up getting after all that rain we had last month?