<See you, K, Amia...>
*Sigh*
I need to lie down for a bit...
*Sigh*
(Why'd I go after Mafuyu like that...?)
<You're really just gonna let her have her way...?>
<She threw away something that meant a lot to you, right?>
<That's like her saying your real thoughts and feelings belong in the trash! Am I wrong...?!>
<Mom...
She cares about...>
<...!>
<Okay, fine... Let's say you're right...
Even so, now's not the time for any of that...!>
<You need to show her that you're mad...
Because if you don't, she's gonna smash you to pieces!>
<...>
<I'm so scared...!>
I'm really the worst...
...
(I'm sorry, Mafuyu...)
Hm...?
Ena? Are you awake?
(Huh...? Did I fall asleep...?)
Ena...?
Sorry, I just woke up. Gimme a second...
Good morning, Ena.
Actually, it's long since past noon.
Huh...? Geez, you're right.
I definitely overslept...
You say that, but you don't look all that well. Did you catch a cold again after sleeping at your desk...?
No, I slept in my bed.
It's just... I had a lot on my mind about a friend...
Oh, did you two get into an argument?
No, it's not like that...
It's about her private life, so I shouldn't say much...
But you're trying to help her?
Well... Yeah, sorta...
But I'm not doing a very good job...
...
Wait, why do you look so surprised?
Oh, did I look that way?
Hehe. I'm sorry.
I felt proud because you're worrying so much about someone else.
Of course I'm worried. She's my friend...
(But I guess it's natural for her to feel that way. I mean, I was so caught up in my own problems during my last year of junior high.)
(I caused Mom... And even Akito so much trouble...)
(Seriously, what would've happened to me if they weren't around?)
Ena? Is something wrong? Are you hungry?
I'll be awake for a little while longer, so come down to eat whenever you like.
(Come to think of it, back then, Mom stayed up late every day just for me...)
(She always made sure that a hot meal would be waiting for me, which led to her sometimes sleeping in the living room...)
(She's even letting me go back to art class after quitting once...)
(I guess your family... Your mother plays a huge role in your life...)
Ena? Are you sure you're okay...?
Yeah, I'm fine!
I'm still just a bit sleepy.
Actually, can I eat now?
I'm kinda hungry.
(No, that didn't sound natural at all...)
Oh, I almost forgot!
I came up here to discuss food with you...
I heard about this wonderful place with delicious pasta and custard pudding from my friends!
How about we go have lunch there together?
Oh... S-Sure, sounds good...
(Is she trying to cheer me up...?)
Great! Then it's settled.
But don't tell Akito or your father.
I can already see the look on their faces after discovering that we secretly went out for pudding.
Hehe. Okay.
Just gimme a second to get ready.
(Thanks, Mom...)