(Mafuyu catching a cold...
Can't really say that I saw that coming.)

(But she has been staying later than me and Ena lately, so she might've been more fatigued than she was letting on...)

I hope she gets better soon.

Also, I'm bored...
I'm pretty much done with everything I needed to do today.

Oh, I know...!

Now, where did Rin run off to...?

Oh...?

Hm? Oh, hey, Luka! I'm back...!

Welcome, Mizuki.
Oh, what's that you have there...?

Oh, this? It's a corsage.
I was thinking that it'd look great on Rin♪

Hehe. What a cute lace pattern.
Its bright coloring should make it a nice accent piece.

I know, right♪

There isn't much to work on today too, so I was hoping to give this to her...

Do you happen to know where Rin is, Luka?

Yes, I saw her just now.
Would you like me to show you where?

Yeah, thanks...

But before I do, let's chat just a little while longer...

You wanna chat...?

Okay, sure. Why not?

Thank you. Now then...

Before Mafuyu became ill, didn't you mention how you couldn't wait to see what kind of lyrics she writes for Kanade's song?

Do you remember what we talked about?

Yeah, I do...!
I remember.

Your analogy about finding a key but not knowing where the keyhole is really stuck with me.

Hehe. Thank you.

I actually pondered over that a little after you all left.

Not just about how Mafuyu can express herself, but how all of you might be able to as well.

Really? That might be pretty cool!
Any ideas?

Well, the first thought I arrived on has to do with you...

With me?

Yes. If I were to describe what you're feeling right now, Mizuki...

I'd say that your door is a much more reserved one, no?

Reserved...?

Yes. In such a way that it's able to blend in and cause you to forget that it's even there.

...

Or rather, it's unable to say what it wishes to and is hoping to be found...

But...

It's also afraid that others won't accept it...

No, wait, there are some...

Haha. It's not exactly fair if you keep changing your statements based on how I react.

Oh, darn.

I mean, it looked like you were trying to drill holes into my head with your eyes just now.

Hehe. I was simply trying to see what lies beyond that smile of yours.

(Now I see...)

(MEIKO refuses to approach them because of what she believes is the best way to operate...)

(But knowing that she won't get any answers simply by asking may be playing a significant role as well.)

Thank you, Mizuki.
I enjoyed this little chat.

You're welcome♪
We can talk again later when we both have a little more time.

Yes, I'd like that.

But you were looking for Rin, yes?
I last saw her somewhere over there.

Great! Thanks, Luka!

You're welcome.
Also...

Please feel free to ask for a little push if you'd like to find a way to move forward as Kanade has.

I'd like to help free you of whatever's holding you back.

Haha...

When that time comes, I will.

And I'll be looking forward to that moment.

(I really don't think that's a good idea, Luka...)

(I'm already walking a tightrope as it is...)

One bad push and that really might be it for me.

...

Anyway, I need to find Rin...