Beside Unchanging Warmth - 3: Resurfacing Memories

Diner

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Mizuki

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*Sigh*
Finally, a chance to sit down!

Mizuki's Sister

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Thank goodness we were able to get a table. The food court was so crowded.

Mizuki

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I know, right?
This place feels like an oasis after walking for so long!

Mizuki's Sister

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Haha. We did visit quite a few shops.

Mizuki's Sister

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But I had a lot of fun.
It's been too long since we last went out shopping together, Mizuki!

Mizuki

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I had a lot of fun too!
This sorta feels like old times.

Mizuki

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Remember how we used to go out shopping while I wore the clothes you made?

Mizuki's Sister

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Wow, that really takes me back!
And we'd pick out shoes and things based on what you were wearing, just like today!

Mizuki's Sister

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The way you smiled always put a smile on my face.

Mizuki

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(Even back then, things weren't easy for me...)

Mizuki

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(But I could forget about all that whenever I went clothes shopping with her.)

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*Sigh*

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Elementary School Mizuki

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(After working up the courage to wear the outfit Sis made for me to school...)

Elementary School Mizuki

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(I'll be fine, right...?
I mean, she said it looks really good on me...)

Classmate A

Morning, Mizuki!

Elementary School Mizuki

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M-Morning...

Classmate A

Huh? Your outfit today...

Elementary School Mizuki

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Y-Yeah...?

Classmate A

It's so cute!

Elementary School Mizuki

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What...?

Elementary School Mizuki

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Th-Thanks...!
My big sister made it for me.

Classmate A

She did?
That's so cool! It looks like something from a store!

Elementary School Mizuki

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(Thank goodness... They think it's cute...!)

Elementary School Mizuki

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Hehe. She made it using my favorite colors and these frills.

Elementary School Mizuki

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We even picked out these shoes together.

Classmate B

Yeah, your outfit's cute...

Classmate B

But it's kinda weird that you're wearing it.

Elementary School Mizuki

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What...?

Classmate C

Yeah, why are you wearing that outfit?

Elementary School Mizuki

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Elementary School Mizuki

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...

Elementary School Mizuki

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Why...? Because...

Elementary School Mizuki

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I like wearing these kinds of clothes.

Elementary School Mizuki

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(What's so weird about me wearing cute clothes?)

Elementary School Mizuki

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(Is it because I'm not like them...?)

Elementary School Mizuki

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(But... There's nothing wrong with that, right?)

Elementary School Mizuki

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(I just have on some clothes that I like wearing...)

Elementary School Mizuki

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(This can't be right...)

Elementary School Mizuki

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(But...)

Elementary School Mizuki

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(I also don't want everyone telling me I'm weird or whispering behind my back...)

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Mizuki?

Elementary School Mizuki

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Huh?

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Oh, Sis...

Mizuki's Sister

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What a coincidence. Are you also on your way home? How was school?

Mizuki's Sister

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Oh, did something happen...?

Elementary School Mizuki

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No...

Mizuki's Sister

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Are you sure...?

Elementary School Mizuki

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(I can't tell her...)

Elementary School Mizuki

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(I mean...)

Elementary School Mizuki

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(She made this outfit just for me.
With her own two hands.)

Elementary School Mizuki

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(Telling her about what happened would make her feel so sad.)

Mizuki's Sister

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Mizuki...

Mizuki's Sister

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I know! Why don't we go do some shopping together...?

Elementary School Mizuki

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Huh...?

Mizuki's Sister

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To help take our mind off things!
I feel exhausted after a long day of studying, so I want to do something fun!

Mizuki's Sister

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So, how about it?

Elementary School Mizuki

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Next Chapter: Cherish Your Feelings