Kathrina
...

Yae
Kathrina-san,

Yae
Kathrina-san?

Kathrina
-Hm.

Kathrina
Huh...the choir? The concert...?

Yae
It's over.

Kathrina
What?

Yae
There weren't that many songs to begin with.

Kathrina
I'm sorry, I...was zoning out.

Yae
Fufu, it's okay. We all have days like that.

Kathrina
Where's Kokona?

Yae
She's talking with the choir members.

Kathrina
I see...

Yae
Kathrina-san, did something happen?

Kathrina
You don't need to worry. Thank you for your concern.

Yae
Please don't say that. I know it's strange to say this about myself, but I often listen to others' troubles.

Kathrina
...

Yae
...

Yae
Coming to the concert today was Kokona-san's idea.

Yae
Sometimes it might be necessary to worry alone. But please don't forget that there are people who care about you.

Kathrina
...Yes.

Kokona
Ah, Kathrina-chan.

Kathrina
Kokona.

Kokona
Sorry for leaving you behind. I called out to you, but you seemed to be deep in thought.

Kathrina
No, don't worry about it. Where are Shizuka and the others?

Kokona
They're with Sassu-chan. They wanted to look around the building.

Kathrina
...Did you come here today for my sake?

Kokona
Not just for that, but I was hoping it would be a good change of pace for you.

Kathrina
I see.

Kokona
Have you talked with Ramona-san since then?

Kathrina
I've received a few messages. But we haven't talked face to face.

Kokona
I see.

Kathrina
...

Kathrina
You know, there are things I keep remembering over and over. Even today, coming here made me remember.

Yae
You regret something, don't you?

Kathrina
Yes, that's right. You might have guessed, but it's about my past actions.

Kokona
You don't have to force yourself to talk about it, Kathrina-chan.

Kokona
...I don't think Chris-san meant what she said back then either.

Kathrina
What do you mean?

Kokona
At that time, Chris-san seemed to be confused about what she should do.

Kokona
...So I think she just said it without thinking.

Kokona
Probably just like you did.

Yae
If you regret it, you can take action next. Even now, you can start over.

Kathrina
No, that's probably impossible now.

Kokona
It'll be okay.

Kokona
Kathrina-chan, you've changed since the first time I met you.

Kokona
...There are parts that haven't changed, but I think the difference will be understood.

Kokona
So let's go talk to her again. We'll be with you.

Kathrina
Hello, Mama? Yes, it's me.

Kathrina
...Yes. I'm sorry for calling so suddenly. Can we meet for a bit today? I want to see your face.

Kathrina
...Yeah. Thank you. See you later then.

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Pub: 27 Aug 2025 17:56 UTC

Edit: 10 Sep 2025 11:05 UTC

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