[meant to be private, Konohamaru fails at that]

[rasenganparty]

So this is totally the worst week OF ALL TIME. Because now Sakura nee-chan's all upset. She's not telling me she's upset, but I'm not dumb. I KNOW she's upset. Her eyes were all splotchy and gross looking when she left Axel's room.

I bet it was because she was crying earlier.

It's weird though, that she was hanging out with Axel and stuff and then

Comments

[afterimaging]

Konohamaru, it would be wise of you not to upset my Beater.

[rasenganparty]

I'm not the one who upset her!

[afterimaging]

Though I'm sure it was unintentional, it appears that you have.

[rasenganparty]

What are you talking about?! I'm trying to help her! SHE WAS CRYING!!

[afterimaging]

Her reaction seems to indicate that you are incorrect. Perhaps he was not the cause.

[rasenganparty]

Sakura never says how she really feels! She always pretends nothing's wrong but sometimes things ARE wrong! REALLY WRONG!

[afterimaging]

Many people do the same. It is a mechanism of emotional defense. It may be wiser for you to respect this in the future, or at least to bring up your concerns in a less accusatory manner.

[rasenganparty]

...are you telling me to mind my own business?

[afterimaging]

I am telling you to take more care with how you treat those you feel protective of. Learn the facts, then act or not, as they dictate.

[rasenganparty]

...so I should force Axel to tell me what's going on!! Good idea!

[afterimaging]

No.

Do not force. He is under no obligation to give you information. Ask Sakura. Whether she wants you to know or not is up to her, and you would respect that if you cared for her.

[rasenganparty]

But he might be hurting her!! And Sakura doesn't always do the best thing for her right away! I CAN'T JUST LET PEOPLE GET AWAY WITH STUFF LIKE THAT!

[afterimaging]

Sakura is more than capable of standing up for herself, Konohamaru. And when your rationale is based around a word like 'might' perhaps it is time to rethink your approach.