...

(Ms. Yoisaki has been so good to Mafuyu...)

(On top of letting Mafuyu stay at her house, Ms. Yoisaki's been going so far to make her smile...)

(And Mafuyu's been willing to talk a little more recently...)

(It's been a slow process...)

(But I hope this leads to the both of them talking soon.)

I'm back...

Wait, you're...

Welcome back.

Hello...

What do you have there? Are you getting some knitting done?

Yes.

I was just going through an album of when Mafuyu was little.

It reminded me of how easily she used to catch chill...

This is about all I can do for her right now.

I see...

The scarf you made looks very warm.
I'm sure she's going to love it.

...

So, this is just an idea...

Your dad should be arriving soon, Mafuyu.

Yes...

Are you sure about this?

*Nod*
My mind is already made up.

I'm going to see if I can talk to my mom.

Okay...

(Mafuyu's made up her mind...)

(That means I also have to push forward.)

(To learn more about her mom.)

Oh, be right there...!

*Nod*
You seem good again today. Any changes since we last met?

No news...

Okay.

That reminds me. I have something for you, Mafuyu.

Huh...?

It's from your mother.

Mom...?

A scarf...?

Yes...

It can still get very cold all of a sudden, so she hopes this will help you keep warm.

...

Thank you.

I also have a proposal I'd like to make...

What is it?

How would you feel about talking to your mother?

I feel like you've improved a considerable amount compared to before, thanks in no small part to Ms. Yoisaki's care.

And... Your mother is also in a condition to talk now.

...!

So, Mafuyu, would you be willing to try talking to her again?

Of course, you don't have to if you're not comfortable. And you don't have to give me your answer today.

Whenever you feel ready...

...

(With Mom...)

(I'm still scared...)

(But...)

(I also need to start moving forward...)

(Kanade's making such a sincere effort to know.)

(So, I too...)

Okay...

...!

Really...?

*Nod*

I was also thinking I want to talk to her.

I see...

Thank you...

Kanade...

Huh?

I want you there with me.

When I talk to her, I want you to also be there.

Wait, me...?

Umm... I don't mind...

That is, if it isn't going to be a problem...

Not at all. Please come join us.

You being there will make Mafuyu feel better.

You've spent all this time looking after her, so I'd greatly appreciate it if you were also present.

Oh...

Understood...
In that case, thank you for agreeing to this.

Kanade...

It's okay...

Let's tell her about how you really feel.

*Nod*

(This is going to be a crucial conversation for Mafuyu. So, I want to be there to support her...)

(Also, this isn't quite how I was expecting to learn more about Mafuyu's mom, but this is going to be my chance.)

(I have to do whatever I can.)

(To save Mafuyu.)