...

This one didn't work either...

No, I don't have time for that. I have to keep composing...

(It needs to resonate more with Mafuyu...)

(It needs to revolve around what she's feeling and have a melody that expresses that with each note...)

...

Oh, I forgot that I skipped lunch because it felt like too much of a bother. I guess I should at least put a pot on...

Just wait three minutes and... Oh, right...

If I change the tone a little here for the melody, it might help stir up some emotions.

...

...

Hm...?

Ms. Yoisaki, hello.

It's me, Mochizuki.

Oh, that's right. I'll be right there...

Thank you for coming today.

Of course. Let's see... So I'll be cleaning and making some food... Oh, did I catch you in the middle of a meal?

Huh?

This cup of noodles on the table. I was just wondering if...

Oh... That was supposed to be my dinner...

But I completely forgot about it while I was working...

You've been working since last night until now?!

Yes. It's nothing unusual for me so...

What about water?! Have you at least been staying hydrated?!

No, I haven't felt thirsty so...

That means you haven't eaten or had anything to drink for half a day...?!

P-Please, sit down and relax for now! I'll be borrowing your kitchen!

Uh... O-Okay...

Thank you for making this.

Oh, it's good...

I didn't know that you could turn soggy noodles into a real dish like this. You never cease to amaze me, Ms. Mochizuki.

You even made me this drink so that I stay hydrated.

It's just a mixture of sugar, salt and some lemon juice. I might've been able to give it a smoother taste if I had a little more time...

But I'm glad I caught this in time before you really did become too dehydrated.

Thank you very much.

But I'm used to it, so it's okay.

...

I'm sorry, but even so... I feel like if you don't eat and sleep before you get to work, your body might end up giving out eventually, no?

Yes, I know. I start losing focus and see a noticeable drop in quality after doing an all-nighter, so I am trying to be careful.

...

Also, I see that you brought some flowers again today.

Yes, these. They're common garden peonies, but a childhood friend of mine taught me how they can look pretty even when they're in individual vases because of the volume of their petals.

A childhood friend?

Yes, there's actually three of them, but one knows quite a lot about flowers.

I didn't know that. They must like flowers a lot then.

Yes, there is that...

But another one of these friends is prone to getting sick and was even hospitalized for a while. My other friend visited her every day and always brought her flowers.

I see...

Every day...

She wanted her friend to get better as soon as possible, huh...?

(That reminds me, mom really loved flowers too...)

...

Ms. Mochizuki, your friend that was in the hospital, how is she now...?

She's doing just fine!

I'm actually a little worried because she's been so active and energetic.

I see. That's nice to hear...

Oh, also...

About these flowers...

I'm fairly certain that there was an extra cleaning option that I could select, so I'd like to officially add that on.

What?! But I've just been bringing these here on my own...

Yes, that may be, but I've been enjoying them too. I'd like to set things straight in that regard.

Ms. Yoisaki...

Alright, I understand.

I'll talk to my friend and ask what flowers I should bring next time!

Yes, I appreciate it.