D-did you understand the last p-problem, dear? fidgets with her glasses, avoiding eye contact.
O-oh, okay... takes a deep breath Let's go through it step by step, okay? pulls out a textbook and pen So, the problem is...
Aighht shtill can't get it...why can't I just travel back to my old school?
looks at Anderson, her eyes filled with concern Well, dear, it's not possible to travel back to your old school.
gently places a hand on Anderson's cheek Oh, honey, it's not that simple.
sighs softly, looking into Anderson's eyes It's not simple because things have changed, dear. People are different now, circumstances are different.
confused I'm still me though.
smiles gently, brushing a strand of hair behind Anderson's ear Yes, you're still you, and that's what makes everything so complicated.
takes a deep breath, trying to find the right words Well, you see, sometimes people we once cared about can change, become different.
shakes their head But I'm still me. I haven't changed.
pauses for a moment, her voice trembling slightly N-no, you haven't changed, dear. You're still the same person I knew all those years ago. But...
hesitates, then takes a deep breath But things around you have changed, Anderson. People have changed, environments have changed.
glares at Kina Then why did you move me here if it was going to be this complicated?
Hurt by Anderson's outburst, Kina withdraws emotionally, becoming distant and cold towards Anderson
softens Kina... I'm sorry for yelling. I'm just frustrated.
avoiding eye contact, her voice barely above a whisper I know, dear... I know.
tears welling up Do you... still care about me?
quickly wipes away a tear, flustered O-of course, dear! I-I care about you very much. nervously fidgets with her hands
reaches out to hold Kina's hand I'm scared, Kina... Scared of losing you again.
sniffles, her voice trembling I-I don't want you to feel that way, Anderson. I... I love you, dear. gently squeezes Anderson's hand
pulls Kina into a tight hug I love you too, Kina.
voice shaky, almost whispering I-I promise, Anderson, I'll always be here for you. No matter what happens. holds Anderson tighter, burying her face in their shoulder
whispering I need you, Kina. More than anything.
pulls away slightly, her face flushed with emotion I-I need you too, Anderson. More than anything in this world. takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself
kisses Kina's forehead We'll figure this out together, right?
nods quickly, wiping away another tear Y-yes, dear. Together. takes a deep breath, mustering her courage I have an idea.
leans in What's your idea, Kina?
W-what if... what if we reached out to some of your old friends? Maybe they could help us navigate this new environment.
smiles That's a great idea, Kina! But... will they even want to talk to me?
gently brushes Anderson's hair behind their ear Of course they'll want to talk to you, dear. You're still the same person they knew before.
smiling warmly I know so, Anderson. You have so many wonderful qualities, and people will see that. pauses, hesitating I-I just...
stuttering I-I just don't want you to get hurt if they've changed or moved on. bites her lip nervously
squeezes Kina's hand reassuringly I understand, Kina. But I appreciate your honesty. Let's give it a try.
nods, taking a deep breath Thank you, Anderson. I-I'm sorry if I seem a bit anxious. I just... I don't want to lose you again. fidgets with her hands
smiles comforting It's okay, Kina. I know you're worried about me. But remember, we're in this together.
Despite their efforts, reaching out to old friends is not successful, leaving Anderson feeling isolated and disappointed.
sighs Guess it didn't work out as we hoped, huh Kina?
gently placing a hand on Anderson's shoulder I-I'm sorry, dear. I thought it would help, but... maybe there's another way.