| Guy | …I see. |
| So you came to see Director? |
| Masumi | Well, it doesn’t look like she’s here though. |
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| Guy | I can also get in contact with her… what do you say? |
| Masumi | No… it’s fine. |
| Child | Ahh! It’s a kitty cat! |
| Guy | Hm? |
| Cat | !? Meooow! |
| Masumi | —! |
| Child | Ah, kitty, wait up~! |
| Masumi | … |
| Guy | You’re all scratched up. Are you alright? |
| It must have done that suddenly when it got startled by the child’s voice and escaped from from your arms… |
| In any case, let us get you patched up. |
| |
| You should be fine now. |
| Masumi | … |
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| Guy | Since you’re here, I will brew some tea. |
| Please wait a moment. |
| You can also use this to charge your phone. |
| Masumi | …Thanks. |
| (…I’m really going through it.) |
| (Don’t tell me my luck is going according to that horoscope the other day… |
| No, there’s no way.) |
| … |
| (My phone finally came on—.) |
| !? |
| …A phone call from Director? |
| (It’s left in my incoming call history. |
| I have to call her back right now.) |
| *ring, ring* |
| Izumi | “…Ah, could this be Masumi-kun?” |
| Masumi | Sorry, you went out your way to call me. |
| My phone was out of batteries, so I didn’t see it. |
| Did you need something? |
| Izumi | “Actually, my work ended early, so I had some free time—” |
| “I called to ask if you’d perhaps like to go to that curry bread shop you told me about the other day.” |
| Masumi | —. |
| If it’s for you, then I’ll head over right away! |
| Izumi | “Um, about that… I also shot you a LIME, but a meeting suddenly came up after I called you.” |
| “I don’t think I’ll be able to go today… |
| I’m so sorry. I’m the one who invited you and all.” |
| “Let’s go together when the concert is finished.” |
| Masumi | …I understand. |
| *beep* |
| … |
| Guy | Apologies for the wait. Today, I prepared Darjeeling tea. |
| …Is something the matter? |
| Masumi | I can’t take this. Director and I keep passing each other… |
| Maybe that horoscope was right after all. |
| I haven’t been able to see Director at all, and it’s just been one misfortune after the other today. |
| And even though she invited me… |
| Guy | …I’m sure that’s just the timing of things. |
| It’s not good to overthink. |
| After all, they say negative thinkers attract negative things. |
| Masumi | … |
