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[happyends]

Um..! I-I'm sorry, I know there have been a lot of people talking over this lately, but there's something I really wanted to say.. [ That's probably relatively less strage fright than last time, but that's since last time was a disaster, okay. She still looks a little nervous.

She pulls out her notebook, shoving off a drawing. (Except with the girl on it wearing the usual train outfit.) ]

This is my friend from back home, Mami Tomoe. She showed up here the other day. And.. um.. maybe you've already met her! O-Or you haven't! But either way, I really hope everyone here can be nice to her.. or maybe even become her friend? She's really amazing to be friends with..! Mami-san is so cool, and she's super nice, and she is smart and give great advice and she's really mature and she also makes really delicious cakes..! [ And also desperately needs friends. Hence why Madoka is on a mission. ] B--Basically.. um! Anyone who likes being friends with me.. Mami-san is all that, but even more amazingly! So please think about talking to her when you see her..!

[ She even politely bows. And manages to not hit her head this time. Good job, Madoka. ]

T-Thanks for listening!

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[happyends]

Isn't it kind of strange that the train let him go then? [ Considering they are all kind of here to do good work, right? ]

Unless it wanted him to keep doing good work back home instead..

[stealsyourheart]

Who knows? [ He sighs ]

The train does what it wants, I think. Or whoever is running it does, anyway.

[happyends]

[ She softly hums, as if to agree, and then goes quiet for a moment. ]

It's.. a little difficult, huh? I kind of wish to be with everyone here longer, but at the same time I don't want everyone to have to miss home too much either..

[stealsyourheart]

That's just it. [ He agrees ]

I'd be lonely, if everyone I knew went home. But if they were at home, at least I know they'd be safe with the people who need them.

[happyends]

Yeah..

[ She pretty much feels the same way about it. Imagining herself being here all alone, or even just without all the people she knows.. that sucks, though. It feels really sad.

She doesn't want to think about it for too long. ]

D-Don't worry though, Kaito-san! I'll try my best to not leave before you do, so.. then you'll never have to be lonely!

[stealsyourheart]

Aw, thanks Madoka-san!

[ He grins at her ]

But like. Don't feel obliged to say for me, kay? I'm sure you have people at home you are worried about too.

[happyends]

[ Oh, Kaito.

You have no idea. ]

Ah.. [ Hence the fact there's a very, very awkward pause, but Madoka quickly tries to move past it. ] W.. Well, most people here probably have that, right..? So then I'd feel guilty for leaving ahead of others. And there's my dads here too..

[stealsyourheart]

[ he notes the pause with a slight worried look, but does her the kindness of not bringing it up ]

Well, as long as you're here, then we're friends, and you can ask me if you need anything, alright?

[happyends]

Of-- Of course!

[ There's still some stammering, but she's trying really hard to recover quick. She doesn't want anyone to have to worry about her, especially since her problem back home is not really something anyone else can help her with. She knows that. ]

You're so sweet, Kaito-san. I know I can rely on you for anything.. Thank you so much for that. It really means a lot to me, knowing that I have such a great friend.

[stealsyourheart]

[ ...he is... not pleased by what her world is implied to be like, but HEY. She's putting on a brave face, so... gotta help out right? ]

You're welcome - that's what friends are for, right?

[happyends]

[ Maybe one day she'll tell you, Kaito.. But it seems that for now she's as shut as a clam about it. ]

That's right.. B-But that goes the other way too. You know I'd help you with anything if you'd need it, right?

[stealsyourheart]

Course I do. We're friends right?

[happyends]

Of course..! You're one of my important friends!

[ Granted, all of Madoka's friends are important to her.

But the point still stands! ]

[stealsyourheart]

[ He grins at her and offers a fistbump ]

Good! So you gotta look after yourself, kay?

[happyends]

G.. Geez, Kaito-san.. Do you think I don't look after myself?

[ It's a weak protest.. mostly because he's totally right to tell her that, since Madoka is constantly way too busy thinking about everyone but herself. ]

[stealsyourheart]

[ He laughs ]

I'm sure you do! But no harm reminding you, heh?