Miyamasuzaka

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Kanade

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(I'm glad that Dad was doing okay.)
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Kanade

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(We actually got to talk a little today...
So, once I get home, I'll keep working on that song.)
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Kanade

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(But...)

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Kanade

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In that case...
I'll try composing a song based on that memory next.
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Kanade

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A warm memory...
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<Kanade.>
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Kanade

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Huh...?

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Kanade

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Rin? What brings you here?
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Rin

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<I was bored, so I decided to see how you were doing. Remember how you talked about composing that song for Mafuyu?>
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Kanade

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Right.
I'm going to start on that song once I get home.
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Rin

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<Oh?>
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Rin

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<Did something happen, Kanade?>
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Kanade

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Huh?
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Rin

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<You seemed a little worried just now.>
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Kanade

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Oh...
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Kanade

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You're right.
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Kanade

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The song isn't really coming together well.
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Kanade

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I just can't get a clear vision of it...
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Rin

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<A clear vision...?>
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Kanade

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Um... I have a better understanding of what the warmth Mafuyu has been feeling involves.

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Kanade

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But I just can't tie that together with her mother.
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Kanade

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Because she feels like the complete opposite of that to me.
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Rin

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<The complete opposite?>
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Kanade

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Yes. When I actually met her...

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Kanade

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She felt so cold.
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Rin

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<Cold...>
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Kanade

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Yes... I can't really put it into words, but she felt like an icy shiver down my spine.
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Kanade

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Also, during our conversation, I got the distinct feeling that she wasn't really thinking of what was best for Mafuyu at all.
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Kanade

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So... I just can't picture that person as the source of the “warmth” Mafuyu feels.
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Kanade

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That's likely why I'm struggling right now.
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Rin

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<This is hard...>
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Kanade

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It is. I don't know what to do...
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Rin

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<...>
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Rin

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<I don't really understand these things...>
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Rin

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<But if Mafuyu feels that “warmth” from her mother in her memories...>
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Rin

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<Then it must exist inside her somewhere, right?>
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Kanade

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Good point...
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Kanade

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(She's right. I don't actually know that much about Mafuyu's mom. But...)
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Kanade

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(That frigid gaze...)
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Ms. Yoisaki?
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Kanade

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Huh? Oh...

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Mafuyu's Father

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Hello.
What a coincidence to see you here.

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Kanade

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Um, yes, it really is.
Are you doing some shopping, Mr. Asahina?
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Mafuyu's Father

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Yes, I'm buying things for dinner.
We're having hot pot tonight.
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Kanade

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Hot pot...
That sounds like a nice way to stay warm.
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Kanade

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Maybe Mafuyu and I can also have that tonight...
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Mafuyu's Father

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Yes, please do.
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Mafuyu's Father

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How has Mafuyu been lately?
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Kanade

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Huh?
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Mafuyu's Father

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Ah, forgive me. I want to believe that I have a good idea of how she's doing, since I've been seeing and talking to her each week...
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Mafuyu's Father

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But I imagine she still doesn't feel comfortable telling me certain things.
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Mafuyu's Father

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I just hope she isn't pushing herself too hard...
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Kanade

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Oh...
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Mafuyu's Father

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Ah, of course, you don't have to tell me if you don't feel comfortable. But any information would be greatly appreciated...
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Kanade

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Mafuyu seems much more at ease compared to before.
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Kanade

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Before, she was always withdrawn, and constantly worried about her family...
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Kanade

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But she's seemed much more stable lately.
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Kanade

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And I believe you've played a big role in that, Mr. Asahina, since you've made a genuine effort to understand what's been going on with her.
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Mafuyu's Father

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...
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Mafuyu's Father

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I see...
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Kanade

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I really have to compose that song...
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Mafuyu's Father

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Compose?
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Kanade

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Oh, I'm sorry...
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Kanade

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So, I'm trying to compose a song for Mafuyu right now.
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Mafuyu's Father

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A song? For Mafuyu?
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Kanade

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Yes.
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Kanade

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She's actually smiled several times after listening to my songs.
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Kanade

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I know a single song won't be enough to turn this current situation around...
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Kanade

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But if I can write a song that will lessen Mafuyu's burdens, even a little...
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Kanade

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Then I want to.
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Mafuyu's Father

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I had no idea...
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Mafuyu's Father

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Thank you very much.
You really have done so much for her.
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Mafuyu's Father

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I wish I could repay your generosity somehow...
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Kanade

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No, I don't need...
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Kanade

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Oh...
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Kanade

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Actually, if possible...
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Kanade

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Could you tell me more about Mafuyu's mother?
Next Chapter: A Mother's Love