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Ahahah, it’s okay - yeah, she called me and told me she found out. She was actually quite happy.

Yeah... she kinda congratulated me in the middle of a party.

[Embarrassed deflating noise.]

I knew she wouldn't be mad if I told her, but I didn't know it'd be like this!

I know! I didn’t expect her to react that way!

B-But, I don’t regret it! I loved it!

Ehe... Neechan is Neechan, I guess. It probably isn't hurting anyone just to say embarrassing stuff.

No, it isn’t. We should be careful with what we say, though.

I'm not trying to spread stuff around... At least not about other people. I guess maybe it's okay if people find out how I feel, like, the liking everybody thing, since the people I've told all seem okay with it, even the ones who don't get it. But I didn't tell anyone about you until Neechan already figured me out and I kinda panicked.

Ahh, I see. Evangeline has that big sister energy thing going on where she can figure things out.

Sorry anyway, Amy-chan... I know you said you were happy, but I didn't wanna make things worse. This place is really accepting, but it's still embarrassing. At least to most people.

[One day she'll be shameless, just not today.]

I know and I understand. We’re all learning, so it takes time…

…need a friend?

You mean it? Of course! I'm always open for you, Amy-chan!

Yes, I mean it! Why don’t you come over now? Nothing special, just reassuring ourselves!

「Happy Around!」

[That's a yes. One flying bus ride later, Rinku is at Amy's apartment, having changed out of her party dress into something more practical, at least without the roller skates. She knocks and hums while she waits.]

[And once Rinku knocked, Amy would be there to open the door and let her in.]

Glad you could make it!

[Rinku waves and smiles. She comes in and takes her shoes off, then walks into the living room, trying very hard not to think about what went on the last time they were in there.]

Hi, Amy-chan! Thanks a lot. There's kinda been a lot going on, and I bet it's the same for you too, huh?

[A lot happened last time, but hopefully things might be different.

Or things could be the same.]

It’s been very crazy. I’m sorry I’ve been silent.

[It wasn't like it was anything bad, after all... and in the end, it did help with some things.]

No way, don't worry about stuff like that! Were you questing a lot or something? I hope it was that and not that you got stuck in some cursed thing...

Oh, no, nothing bad like that! I got carried away with a few quests!

Phew... I was kinda worried because that stuff's happened to a lot of people.

[She sighs and looks over at Amy.]

So how come you wanted me to come over?

[And Amy walked over to hug Rinku.]

I wanted to make sure you were okay. You’re my friend and I love you very much, so I wanted to know everything’s fine.

[Rinku bends down to hug her back tightly.]

Okay. ...I guess some things aren't, but I'm really doing my best. I'm trying to help some people deal with stuff like finding curses and figuring out how to undo them! ...Wait, that was supposed to be a secret, huh...

I won’t tell a soul. Promise. Wanna tell me more about it?

Really?

[Rinku thinks. She sits down on Amy's couch and hums.]

I guess it started a couple months ago for other people. It turns out there's some guys who hate us or something -- people from other worlds in general -- and they're putting curses on things to use them on us, and maybe other stuff. I figured out I could use the Summer skill for diagnosing people's sickness to find curses, and when I told MK-san last month, he asked if I could help. He also said don't tell anyone, but I kinda forgot about that part after a few weeks.

People who hate otherworlders? I wonder if this has to do with what happened to Eva…

[She sat down beside Rinku.]

But, I’m glad you and MK are doing something about it.

Yeah! You saw that? I'm trying to find the same curse that got her to see if I can fix it!

[And we all know how that's going to go. Could be worse.]

My last roommate went to potion school, so -- that's right, you go there too, right?

Mmm! I do! Maybe I can help out in someway!

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