What...?

Is that true, Kanade?

Yes...

Mafuyu sent us a message yesterday saying that she'll be taking a break from N25.

...

What do you think's going on...?

She had her synthesizer and computer taken away the other day, so something may have happened...

Did Mafuyu say anything else...?

She said her test scores are starting to slip... She apparently thinks she needs to focus on studying in order to keep her mom from worrying even more.

Focus on studying...

Do you guys think her mom's at it again...?

I mean, we haven't heard many details other than this.

Ugh... After we told her to let us know if something happens...

I'm really worried...

...

I'm going to see how she's doing...

If she is in pain, I want to be by her side...

Miku...

Yes, you're right. I'm sure she'll feel much better knowing you're there for her...

Please tell us if you hear anything.

We want to help if we can too.

Okay.

But I'll go tomorrow since she is probably already asleep...

I'll be sure to let you all know if I do hear anything.

Thank you, Miku...

...

<So, this is Mafuyu's school...?>

<Yes, and it certainly seems like a fun place to be a student.>

<More importantly...

Luka, why'd you follow us?>

<Oh, there's no need to be so apprehensive.>

<I'm worried about Mafuyu. Just like all of you.>

<If you say so...>

Here are the worksheets you asked for.

<That voice...>

<Mafuyu...?>

Thank you, Asahina.

I really appreciate the help.

No, I was just fulfilling my duties as a class representative.

Anyway, if you'll excuse me.

<She doesn't sound like her usual self...>

<Oh, this is rather intriguing.

I'm glad I decided to follow all of you here♪>

<Luka...>

*Sigh*

(Things are finally calm.

I need to hurry and start today's portion.)

Starting with...

<Mafuyu...>

Huh...?

What are you all doing here?

<Kanade and the others were worried about you.>

Oh...

I see...

<So, Mafuyu...

Kanade told us that you needed to focus more on studying...>

<Is this because of something your mom said...?>

No, it's not her...

It's...my own fault...

<It is?>

Yes...

Like I told Kanade and the others, I didn't do very well on my finals... That's why I need to do something to make sure my mom doesn't start worrying even more about me.

So that I can also keep making music with N25...

<Oh...>

Sorry, but I need to study. Thank you for coming to see me...

<That's okay...>

<Um, Mafuyu?

Would you mind if I stayed with you for a bit?>

Okay...

(Next is calculus... These problems are usually fairly straightforward as long as you know what to do...)

(Okay, I'm done... But that took longer than expected...)

(If I don't work faster, I won't be able to check over my solutions during tests.)

(I need to keep practicing these kinds of problems until I know them like the back of my hand...)

(So that I can do better next time...)

...!

(No, stay focused...)

(Mafuyu...)

(We probably shouldn't interrupt her, but...)

(She looks like she's in so much pain...)

<Um, Mafuyu? How about you take a short break?>

...

<What if you went to talk to Kanade and the others? They've been waiting very patiently for you.>

To see them...?

No, I can't...

I have to study... I have to...

<I see. I still don't quite fully understand, but studying must be very important to you, Mafuyu.>

<But in your current state, I feel that you won't be all that productive.>

What...?

<As far as I can tell, you haven't been able to concentrate on your work. Doesn't that mean you should do something else instead?>

Something else...?

<Yes. To take your mind off of school. To clear your head...>

<Isn't it important to do that from time to time?>

But...

...

I...