[Rin's intrigue for the merman grows. He's toyed with the idea of going on his own adventure, far beyond the shiver sometimes. But he's always been held back by a sense of responsibility. He has authority, he can't just swim off whenever he wants to. Who else could train the young pups like he can? Still, it is really tempting to imagine what could be out there, the sights he could be missing.

He settles down next to Haruka, on his belly.]

On your own, huh? Any idea where you'd go? The mackerel run all over the ocean. Even into the whale waters. No telling what might be out there. Maybe even something more threatening than a few nets.