While it is not unique to any one culture or city, it is not readily common by any means. [Which was Ami's attempt to be soothing about Makoto and Rei not knowing.] In truth, my knowledge of polyamory is because of my knowledge of pokemon and their breeding habits as well as my intensive reading on ah... well, dating.

[When Makoto holds her hand, her shoulders physically relax and the tightness in her chest becomes loose. She tightens her grip on Makoto's hand and scoots closer to her side. She smiled.]

I understand now, it's alright, Makoto-chan. I understand now how difficult a situation I put you in.

The trick to a polyamorous relationship is to keep open communication. While that is key to any relationship, because there are three of us, we must be especially keen on expressing our feelings, and if at any point one of us wants to stop being polyamorous, the other two must respect that.

Ah... I'm just glad we could find the solution that makes us all happy, or at least gives all of us the chance to be happy.