[The video focuses in on two ankles, shredded school socks coming into view. There's a sigh and then a hand covers the device; it's pulled up and wiped off by a dark shirt, and then Utena finally looks at it closely. Her hair's mussed and she looks a little dirty even as she keeps the serene expression on her face.]

It's the same as before. ... ( Read more... )

[Utena's voice is a little tight and quiet, barely under control.]

Himemiya's... I didn't see her today and Chu-Chu was on my bed. I tried to find her after the dodgeball game and I looked in the greenhouse too, but she wasn't there. [Lamely, she adds:] Her frequency's gone.

I... [And it's all she can stand to just choke out the next few words.] ( Read more... )