[Was... was that his stomach? Kaede giggles softly. It's amazing how even Shuichi just being here puts her immediately at ease.]

How about we go get some tea? I can introduce you to Bender. You can ask him to make anything you want! He doesn't always work right, but you can try...

[She does take a moment to glance around the courtyard one more time. She doesn't see anyone else from home nearby. But... if Shuichi's here, couldn't that mean...?]

Umm... are the others with you, Saihara-kun?