The Stopped Hand Moves Once More

The next day
Asahina Household - Living Room

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Mafuyu

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Thanks for breakfast.
I should start heading over to school.
2

Mafuyu's Mother

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Okay, be safe.
And good luck at school, Mafuyu.

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3

Mafuyu

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(Mom and I ended up talking a lot yesterday.)
4

Mafuyu

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(Which made my chest feel so warm.)
5

???

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<Mafuyu.>

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Mafuyu

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Miku, Len...
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Miku

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<We came to see how you were doing.>
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Len

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<How are you feeling, Mafuyu? Good...?>
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Mafuyu

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Yes...
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Mafuyu

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At least, I think I'm fine.

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Teacher

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Here you are, Asahina.
I thought your essay this time around was very good.
12

Mafuyu

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Thank you very much.
I'm glad to hear it, since I did try my best on this one.
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Teacher

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Would it be alright if I posted this up for everyone to have a look at?
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Mafuyu

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Yes, if mine will suffice.

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Mafuyu

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I'm back, Mom.
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Mafuyu's Mother

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Oh, welcome home.
Dinner will be ready in just a moment.
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Mafuyu

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Okay.
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Mafuyu

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Take a look at this...

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Mafuyu's Mother

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Huh? Oh, you got a 98?
That's wonderful!
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Mafuyu's Mother

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Well done, Mafuyu.
That's your hard work paying off. Congratulations.
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Mafuyu

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Thank you.
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Mafuyu's Mother

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Is this the song you and your friends are working on at the moment?
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Mafuyu

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*Nod*
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Mafuyu's Mother

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You're the lyricist for your group, yes?
Can you tell me how you came up with the words for this one?
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Mafuyu

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How...?
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Mafuyu

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I don't know.
I just write down what I feel.
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Mafuyu's Mother

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I see...
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Mafuyu's Mother

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Then, these are the things you've been feeling.
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Mafuyu's Mother

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Would it be alright if I listened to some of your other songs?
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Mafuyu

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Sure...

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Emu

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Hi, Asahina!
I have a question about that class rep meeting!
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Mafuyu

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Oh, Otori, hello.
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Mafuyu

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Is this about that survey?
I was actually hoping to discuss that with you a little further.
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Emu

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Oh...
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Emu

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Hehe. Then, let's talk about it right now!
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Len

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<Mafuyu seems to be feeling a lot better now...>
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Miku

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<Yes.>
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Miku

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<I'm glad...>
A few days later
Asahina Household - Living Room

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Mafuyu

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Good morning, Mom.
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Mafuyu's Mother

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Good morning.
Oh, I thought you didn't have school today?
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Mafuyu's Mother

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I was actually hoping to invite you to that Vermeer exhibit.
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Mafuyu

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Oh...
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Mafuyu

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I'm sorry.
We still have club activities today...
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Mafuyu's Mother

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Club activities?
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Mafuyu's Mother

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Oh... I didn't realize you were still doing that.
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Mafuyu

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Huh...?
47

Mafuyu's Mother

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Oh... I-I'm sorry.
I didn't mean it like that.
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Mafuyu

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I'd like to continue until I have to leave to focus on preparing for my entrance exams...
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Mafuyu

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Would that be alright?
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Mafuyu's Mother

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Yes, of course.
There's no problem with that at all!
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Mafuyu's Mother

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I know. Since you have club today, I'll go get some towels and such ready for you.
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Mafuyu

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No, I can do that...
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Mafuyu's Mother

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Nonsense. You stay put.
I'll be right back with everything.

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