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PANEL ONE:
Xiu Mei and Rei face off in the foreground, Xiu Mei looking bored. In the background, Min Hua sits between Grandpa Lin and Kenji Haiyaou.

Grandpa Lin: I must say Kenji... I'm surprised you found a woman willing to bear you a child.

Panel Two:
Closeup of Kenji replying to Grandpa Lin. Grandpa looks surprised while Kenji looks sheepish.

Kenji: That's rather harsh of you. But... you're absolutely right, old friend.

PANEL THREE:
Profile of Min Hua listening to the adults behind her with a mild scowl.

Kenji: I found her on the pier after work. Abandoned.

Grandpa: What authority in their right mind would permit you to keep a child?

Kenji: I... never asked permission. I merely followed destiny's call.

Grandpa: Haiyaou...

Kenji: Do not judge, the girl will never know the feeling of that loss. Only that I, her father, loves her.

PANEL FOUR:
Rei stretches, bored, while Xiu Mei tries to get the two adult's attention.

Xiu Mei: Grandfather, I know you haven't seen your friend in forever... but, could you play catch up after... whatever it is we're here for?