Sasuke gave a sigh, relieved. "That's good! Great, even."
"Yea!" a chorus echoed.

And all too soon, they were all laughing and hugging again. Life was indeed truly a bountiful one when filled with happiness.

"Hey, Sasuke! think your crow'd help me for moving target practice?" Miki asked, thinking to up his game just a little.
"Hmm.. I can ask. If he pecks at you for throwing things at him though, you're on your own."
"Sometimes I wonder if you're an ally or an enemy." the other boy groaned.
"Summoned animals have their own criteria, you know." Akemi reminded him.