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[alldevouring]

Uta-san, Kitty-san, Promise-san, Rokuta-san, Haruka-san, and a few others I never got the chance to get their names

Comments

[missesthestars]

I'm very happy you found a place to stay, Hotaru. I'm sure it's nice to stay with people from your own world.

And it's not wrong to feel that way. This place seems... like it can be quite difficult and it's only right to hope those you care for don't have to face it. But it's normal to miss those from home.

[alldevouring]

I'm so- Not only from my world, from my school, too! It's very good in terms of odds, yes?

Mmm, in the grand scheme of things, it's better for them to stay home. Hoping they come here might be a little selfish.

[missesthestars]

Those are very good odds, indeed.

Maybe a little, but I won't tell if you won't.

[alldevouring]

Is Promise-san well?

Of course I won't!

[missesthestars]

Quite well, thank you for asking. Have you settled in well with your new friend?

[alldevouring]

Good!

I have, it will take time to adjust, naturally.

[missesthestars]

All new things take time to adjust, and you're quite mature to understand that.

How old are you, Hotaru?

[alldevouring]

I-

I'm twelve.

[missesthestars]

I was just curious, Hotaru, I don't mean anything by it. I think twelve is a lovely age.

[alldevouring]

No, no.. I didn't think you did. It's alright!

Really?

[missesthestars]

Oh, yes. You're old enough to begin exploring the world without having to worry about its responsibilities. I envy girls your age these days, it was... very different where I grew up.

[alldevouring]

I try. Uhm... thank you!

How was it like for you?

[missesthestars]

Let's just stick with "very different" shall we?

[alldevouring]

I understand.

[missesthestars]

Thank you.

[alldevouring]

You're welcome!