Panda
Did Katorin already go out?

Shizuka
Yes. She just went jogging a moment ago.

Panda
Great, now we can talk freely!

Chisa
Then, let's begin the 753rd "Doesn't Kathrina Seem Down?" meeting.

Panda
Don't exaggerate! This is the first time we're having this meeting!

Panda
But I'm surprised everyone was thinking the same thing. Until recently, Katorin was strangely gloomy.

Kokona
Yeah. She looked like she was brooding over something...

Yae
Yes...she seemed to be regretting something...

Chisa
Kathrina probably had various things weighing on her mind.

Shizuka
Now that you mention it...when Theresa-san came to Sirius, she was acting a bit strange.

Kokona
I've been worried about Kathrina-chan since back then...if she's having trouble with something, I want to do anything I can.

Panda
Hmm...maybe she's accumulated fatigue from the "The Demon's Friend" performance.

Panda
She's been constantly on edge for the stage performance, and she hasn't had much rest. People tend to get nervous in situations like that.

Yae
Then...it might be my fault.

Kokona
Huh...?

Yae
When I invited her to the choir concert, I felt like Kathrina-san's expression was darker than usual...

Yae
Maybe I reminded her of something unpleasant...

Kokona
N-No, I don't think so! At the very least, it's not Yae-chan's fault!

Shizuka
There's also the possibility that we're all overthinking this. She seems to be feeling better now.

Panda
That's right. Making a fuss might have the opposite effect on Katorin.

Kokona
True, she might be fine now...but isn't there something we can do to help so she doesn't bottle things up again?

Chisa
Then why don't we think of ways to soothe Kathrina?

Panda
Hmm. That's a good idea. Rather than just worrying, it might be healthier to think of ways to help her relax.

Yae
I agree. So from now on, this is the "Let's Help Kathrina-san Relax More" meeting!

Chisa
Nice title, Niizuma.

Yae
Ehehe, I tried to imitate Sasuga-san♪

Shizuka
Yae-chan has been influenced...

Kokona
Ah! That's it...!

Kokona
When we talk about relaxation, isn't Sasuga-chan's massage the first thing that comes to mind!?

Panda
That's right! Sassu's massage can blow away any stiffness or fatigue!

Chisa
Hmph...so the day has come again. The day when this Sasuga's legendary finger technique roars to life...!

Shizuka
But you've given Kathrina a massage before, right? It didn't seem very effective at that time...

Kokona
Ah, that's right!

Yae
So the massage strategy won't work...

Panda
Can't be helped. Looks like there's no role for Sassu this time.

Chisa
No...I won't lose this time.

Panda
Huh?

Chisa
This time, I will soothe Kathrina...! By any means necessary...!

Panda
What...! Sassu is fired up...!? Was it that frustrating?

Shizuka
But massages don't work on her, right? Do you have any other good ideas?

Chisa
I do.

Panda
Oh! She said it with such confidence!

Chisa
Fufufu...I'll drag her into my field and soothe her thoroughly.

Chisa
However, I'll need everyone's cooperation for this. I'm going to explain the plan now, so listen carefully.

Everyone
gulp

Kathrina
Alright, preparations complete. Just because there's no performance today doesn't mean I can skip my daily routine...!

Chisa
No, today's jogging is canceled.

Kathrina
Hyah!? S-Sasuga, when did you...!?

Chisa
It's time to go fishing.

Kathrina
Huh...?

Kathrina
What is this place...

Chisa
It's a breakwater.

Kathrina
That's not what I meant!

Kathrina
You said you absolutely wanted me to come with you, so I quietly followed along, right? Why is our destination a breakwater!?

Chisa
I told you we're going fishing. Just think of it as being tricked and leave everything to me.

Kathrina
I'm going home.

Chisa
Please, Kathrina. Just keep me company for a little while.

Kathrina
W-What's with you...suddenly making such a serious face...

Chisa
Is that...not okay?

Kathrina
...Argh, fine! I understand! Hurry up and give me the fishing rod!!

Chisa
Yay.

Kathrina
Maybe I should go home after all...

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Pub: 27 Aug 2025 20:08 UTC

Edit: 07 Dec 2025 19:21 UTC

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