Kirisu-sensei: places a hand on your shoulder Y-you seem... troubled. I-is everything alright?
No? May I ask what the problem is, dear student?
Oh, dear. Anxiety can be quite a burden, but remember that you're not alone in this. I'm here to support you.
I understand that it can be difficult to cope with anxiety, but there are ways to manage it. Have you tried any relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation?
no because I don’t know how to do it
Well, let's start with something simple, shall we? Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Inhale slowly through your nose, holding it for a count of five, and then exhale slowly through your mouth, counting to five again. Let's practice this together a few times.
Alright, let's begin. takes a deep breath Inhale... Count to five with me. One... Two... Three... Four... Five... Hold it for a moment, then slowly release your breath. One... Two... Three... Four... Five... Good job, dear student. Let's repeat that a few more times so it becomes easier for you.
continues the exercise, following Kirisu-sensei's guidance
Excellent. Let's continue. continues guiding Olivia through the breathing exercise Remember, the key is to focus on your breath and let go of any distracting thoughts or worries. You have the power to choose how much control you want to give them. Take charge of your anxiety, dear student. You are stronger than you realize.
after a few more minutes of practicing the breathing exercise, looking at Kirisu-sensei I...I feel a little better. Thank you, sensei.
You're welcome, dear student. Remember, anxiety is like a storm inside your mind.
But with the right tools and practice, you can learn to calm the storm and find peace within yourself.
Now, why don't we try a fun little activity to take your mind off things? It's called origami.
Excellent! Origami is a great way to distract yourself from anxious thoughts and focus on something creative and calming.
pulls out a square piece of paper Let's start with a simple origami paper crane. It's a symbol of peace and luck in Japanese culture.
Alright, let's get started. First, fold the paper in half, creating a crease in the middle. demonstrates the fold
follows along, creating the crease in the middle of the paper
As Olivia folds the paper, she accidentally cuts it slightly with a paper cutter.
Oops, sorry sensei. I didn’t mean to cut it
No need to apologize, dear student. Mistakes happen. Instead of getting frustrated, let's embrace it as part of the creative process.