<Okay, see you tomorrow.>

<See you, Yuki!>

...

(Still, what was that sound...?)

(But I already said that I'd be staying up a little late to work on my cram school assignments...)

(She even made me soup as a midnight snack, so it shouldn't be that surprising to see me still up...)

...

(I should make sure that I don't forget to take any textbooks and such, then go straight to bed.)

(Come to think of it, about a week's passed since Mom last cleaned my room... She might come back to clean again tomorrow...)

(I'm logged out of Nightcord...

And I'll shut down my computer...)

(That just leaves my lyrics notepad...)

(I'll put it in my school bag and take it with me...)

That should be everything.

And I put my lyrics notepad in my bag.

...

(How much longer do I have to keep hiding this from her...?)

(But...)

...

(My chest... It hurts...)

Mafuyu? It's almost time for you to go to school. Do you have everything you need?

Oh...

Yes...

I'll be right out.

Good morning, Mafuyu!

Good morning.

Oh, your hair's parted in the middle now. It's nice. You look much more mature this way.

Hehe. And I have you to thank for that, Mafuyu.

But I still feel kinda bad about asking you for advice about this. I know it must've seemed like something out of left field.

No, I knew that you were very busy studying for exams, so I hope changing things up will help you stay motivated.

It definitely will! Lemme pay you back by getting you some delicious cake sometime!

Oh, are you sure?

Then, I may just take you up on that.

Yes, I'm absolutely sure!

I'll look for a nice shop!

Hehe. I'll be looking forward to that very much.

...

(What happened just now...?)

(It definitely seemed like I was talking, but it felt like someone else was...)

(And... What is this sensation...? I feel all light and foggy...)

(Did I catch a cold again...?

But I'm not running a fever...)

Asahina...?

...!