(I'm glad I decided to leave a little early. I wouldn't have found these cute clothes if I hadn't.)

Alright, I should start making my way over to school and... Oh...

That looks like...

I'm so sorry...

But thank you very much for helping me look for it.

No, that's okay.

I don't have any plans after this, so...

What's wrong, Mafuyu?

Oh, Ena...

This lady lost the lucky charm that her grandchildren gave her. I was just helping her look for it.

Really...?

Can you tell me what your charm looks like, ma'am?

It's white with an embroidered design, and it's supposed to bring good health. I had it attached to my wallet, but it looks like the string snapped.

Your wallet...?

I was browsing around that shop just over there. Then, when I moved to a different shop, I noticed that it was gone when I went up to the register.

Which is why I thought that I'd dropped it somewhere around this shop...

What if someone picked it up and took it over to the police station...?

I suppose that's a possibility. I think I'll go over and ask.

Oh, before you do...

Have you looked inside your bag for it?

What?

A long time ago, I also lost a charm that was attached to my wallet...

I remember looking all over for it as well. Then, I decided to take a stab in the dark by searching my bag. And it was there.

I think it got stuck underneath some of my textbooks. My guess was that the string broke after I yanked my wallet out of my bag.

I see. Now that you mention it, I haven't actually looked inside my bag yet.

Then, I'll hold it while you look.

Oh...

Wow...! Here it is!

It was in my bag this whole time...!

Now I feel terrible about making you two look for it.

No, we're just glad that you were able to find it since it means so much to you.

Thank you, Ena.

We wouldn't have been able to find it without you.

Huh? Uhh... Y-You're welcome.

Thank you so much.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

Okay, please stay safe.

Phew... Thank goodness we were able to find it.

...

I didn't know that you used to carry a charm around.

My mom gave it to me a long time ago.

I mean, we all have our prayers and wishes. Like wanting to get into a particular school.

But that didn't go as planned...

Should I have not said anything?

No. Again, it's all ancient history now.

More importantly, Mafuyu, did you not bring an umbrella?

Huh? An umbrella?

There's a seventy percent chance for rain this evening. Just look at those clouds over there. They look pitch black.

Here, I'll lend you my fold-up umbrella.

It's okay since it hasn't started raining yet.

No, it's not.

You were under the weather just the other day. Also, if you caught a cold or something, Kanade's gonna be worried sick.

But what will you do, Ena...?

I'll use the umbrella I keep at school.

Okay...

Then, if you don't mind.

Nope. Take it.

Anyway, I gotta go to school.

See you on Nightcord later!

Okay...

Stay safe.

You too.