"It seems I didn't have time to ask him about something..." thought Nihonka regretfully, watching him leave.
"Hime denka. Konnichiwa. I'm glad to see you in... such a good mood..." she said, nervously clutching the edge of her kimono. At that moment, she couldn't bring herself to respond to the princess's gesture, instead performing a bow that was almost to the floor. "I... apologize for these circumstances... although they may not alleviate your concern, but... I should have had more control over the situation."
Nariya repeats her gesture, this time a little more forcefully than before.