You get used to crowds after a while, especially in big towns. The noise can be a bit much, though.

[She cocks her head trying to wonder why he seems familiar, then it suddenly dawns on her that she knows that voice and she points at him.]

Ah! Hajime!

[Her tail wags as she actually pushes away from the wall and walks over to meet him. Her limp doesn't seem to be too bad this evening, and she offers him a gloved hand.]

Nice to see you again. You do photography?