It's been quite some time now since Ito moved to London. You've watched her grow a lot since you took that boat trip together.

You could never forget the looks, though. You knew she was still hurt by how she was treated, even if she wouldn't show it.

Now you had both finally gotten somewhere. You were proper recognised scientists now. You still collaborated on projects together. You were still as close as you were then, if not closer.

Your door creaked open to reveal the very person you'd just been thinking about. Virginia Ito, in all her glory. A faint smile sat on her lips as she caught sight of you.