It's a difference that she's feeling herself - a mere week of honeymoon, versus years of marital bliss. Yet some things had not changed, Abel had been every bit as awkward and shy courting both times, and the flush of his face on their wedding night was identical whatever world they had been in... it was a private realisation that made her smile softly to herself, just a nice symmetry that gave her peace. It meant he had truly been Abel there as well as here, no copy or mimic, and so the others they had come to love and cherish had been real as well.

"She will be delighted, I have no doubt about that."

Nanako was a strong girl, not one to hold bitterness in her heart for being left, but only love for being reunited.