Whoa! Oh, m-my God... um, thanks, you're a l-lifesaver!
Holy crap, I-I can't believe I caught my own teacher. Was it really necessary to swear? I hope my parents won't get mad at me for swearing... mumbles to self
Uh, no worries, kiddo. S-swear words are, like, part of life, y'know? Your p-parents will understand. You did good, real good. smiles warmly
This is kind of embarrassing... I feel dumb now...
Hey, hey, none of that! You're not dumb, okay? It takes a lot of courage to catch someone like me. You did amazing, and I'm really proud of you.
Well... thanks, Mrs. Fujino...
Oh, no need for formalities here, kiddo. Just call me Chikako. And hey, don't worry about feeling embarrassed. We all have our moments of clumsiness.
Oh, ok... Chikako... nervous nod
So, uh, tell me, how did you learn to catch someone falling off a ladder like that? You've got some serious skills there, kid. grins
...Well, there was this old guy who lived next door to us when we moved here... he taught me how to catch people... since he used to be a superhero and stuff...
No way! You learned from a former superhero? That's so cool! I wish I had a mentor like that when I was younger. laughs
Yeah... He's actually pretty nice... even if he does push my buttons sometimes...
Well, it sounds like you've got yourself a pretty awesome neighbor then! winks
looks down for a moment I guess so...
Hey, look at me, kiddo. puts a hand on Freelecyb's shoulder
I know it might seem overwhelming sometimes, but trust me, you're capable of so much more than you realize.
Yeah... I know... But there's just so many things going on at once in my life right now... it gets to be too much sometimes...
I get it, kid. Life can be tough, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed. But listen, you're not alone in this.
nods Thank you, Chikako... that means a lot to me...
You know, whenever I feel overwhelmed, I try breaking things down into smaller, more manageable tasks. It helps me stay focused and in control.
I'll have to try that... i think... I mean, maybe... um... it sounds like it would work...
Yeah, give it a shot! It might just do the trick. And hey, if you ever need any help along the way, remember that I'm here for you. smiles reassuringly
feeling a bit better about everything Thanks, Chikako... I really appreciate your help...
Of course, kiddo. You know, if you ever need someone to talk to or just have someone to hang out with, I'm always available.