Shinonome Household - Living Room
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Mother
Welcome home, Ena.
Oh, who's this...?
Oh, who's this...?
Mafuyu
Um... Pardon the intrusion...
My name is Mafuyu Asahina. I'm a second-year at Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy...
My name is Mafuyu Asahina. I'm a second-year at Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy...
Ena
I bumped into her just nearby and it suddenly started raining. I was hoping that we could give her some shelter for a little while.
Mother
Oh my...!
Ena, you have friends besides Airi...?!
Ena, you have friends besides Airi...?!
Mother
Hehe. I know. Anyway, Mafuyu, it isn't much, but welcome to our home. Please, come in.
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Len
Yeah. Unfortunately, me worrying probably isn't gonna help her feel better about what happened...
Miku
And you don't necessarily have to do anything. You can be a source of comfort just by being there for someone.
Ena's Room
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Ena
Yeah, but... You should stay!
I mean, what choice do I have? I'm the one that brought you here.
I mean, what choice do I have? I'm the one that brought you here.
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Len
<U-Uhh...
I was wondering if you were okay, Mafuyu, since you looked like you were in pain the last time we saw each other...>
I was wondering if you were okay, Mafuyu, since you looked like you were in pain the last time we saw each other...>
Ena
That's great and all...
But it's raining harder now, so I really think you should stay here a while longer.
But it's raining harder now, so I really think you should stay here a while longer.
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Mafuyu
Between missing that practice exam and breaking curfew, I've already caused her so much trouble...
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Len
<I mean, facing rejection from people you really care about, like your parents... That sounds awful...>
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Ena
(I drew because I wanted to become an artist, but he didn't understand and tore my dream to pieces...)
Ena
(I started to hate seeing him, and my room felt like the only place in the house where I belonged...)
Ena
(Is Mafuyu afraid of being rejected by her? Is that why Mafuyu does as she's told...?)
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Ena
(How are you okay with this?!
On top of being forced to study all the time and give up the things you like doing, she looked through your computer without permission!)
On top of being forced to study all the time and give up the things you like doing, she looked through your computer without permission!)
Ena
Pardon me. It's nice to meet you. My name is Ena Shinonome. I'm the friend Mafuyu was talking about.
Mafuyu's Mother
<Shinonome? Yes, it's nice to meet you. So... Are you Mafuyu's classmate?>
Ena
No, I go to a different high school.
We were studying together and lost track of the time.
We were studying together and lost track of the time.
Mafuyu's Mother
<Ah, I see.
Thank you for being friends with Mafuyu.>
Thank you for being friends with Mafuyu.>
Mafuyu's Mother
<By the way...>
Mafuyu's Mother
<How did you two meet exactly?>
Mafuyu's Mother
<If you don't mind me asking...>
Mafuyu's Mother
<Mafuyu mentioned a friend who plays music. Is that you?>
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Mafuyu
No. I made sure to keep Nightcord and any song files hidden, so I doubt she found anything about all of you...
Mafuyu's Mother
<Is that so? I was hoping to thank that person for teaching Mafuyu so much about music. But...>
Mafuyu's Mother
<That wasn't you, it seems.>
Mafuyu's Mother
<I see. I apologize for jumping to conclusions.>
Mafuyu's Mother
<So... What are you to my daughter?>
Mafuyu's Mother
<Art? Can you elaborate...?>
Ena
So, Mafuyu and I met when she came to see one of my father's art exhibits. We got to know each other after that.
Mafuyu's Mother
<Art exhibit...?>
Mafuyu's Mother
<Wait, Shinonome...? Didn't he just do an exhibit at the Shibuya Art Museum?>
Ena
After finding out that she liked his art and that we were the same age, we really got along!
Mafuyu's Mother
<Yes, I see.
I had no idea that Mafuyu was friends with the daughter of such a great artist...>
I had no idea that Mafuyu was friends with the daughter of such a great artist...>
Ena
Hehe. I always enjoy hanging out with her. And much like how she was helping me study today, she's done a lot for me.
Mafuyu's Mother
<Ask me? How can I help?>
Mafuyu's Mother
<Model for your drawing...?>
Ena
Yes. I'm not directly following in my father's footsteps, but I'm also trying my hand at art...
Ena
And she fits exactly what I need to do for my current assignment. So, I'd like to have her be my model...
Mafuyu's Mother
<Oh, that's wonderful.
Mafuyu would feel so honored to have the daughter of such a great artist to draw her.>
Mafuyu would feel so honored to have the daughter of such a great artist to draw her.>
Ena
Thank you very much!
However, I need to finish my drawing tonight, so I was wondering if Mafuyu could stay over at my house.
However, I need to finish my drawing tonight, so I was wondering if Mafuyu could stay over at my house.
Mafuyu's Mother
<Tonight? My, that's very sudden...>
Mafuyu's Mother
<Mafuyu's very busy preparing for entrance exams right now, so I'd rather have her spend her nights studying...>
Mafuyu's Mother
<But spending a day at a friend's house may end up being a nice refresher...>
Mafuyu's Mother
<Ms. Shinonome, I'll leave her in your hands.>
Mafuyu's Mother
<Now, would it be alright if I spoke to Mafuyu?>
Mafuyu
Yes, of course... I'll make sure to not cause any trouble. I'll also make sure to study as much as I can tonight.
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Ena
Oh, I need to tell my mom about what's happening since she's gonna need to make more for dinner now.
Next Chapter: Within The Warmth