[Although building igloos and all of that had been very fun, Ai was pleased to see that the snow on campus was melting. As nice as trips to the greenhouse were, she was eager to take her Pikmin outside.

She sat on a damp patch of grass in the courtyard, keeping a close eye on her two red Pikmin as they explored whatever happened to be within a few feet of where Ai sat. If and when anyone passed by, Ai gave a polite smile and a wave. Maybe a "good morning!" if she recognized them.

When Phoenix passed by, he would receive the same smile and wave.]

Hello!