Well, It's a Secret, Okay?

It was hard for Himari to drag her lethargic body all the way from the teacher's room to the school parking area but, Yuina's was quick to support her when she almost stumbled. She was really grateful for the Mathematics teacher's help right now.

"Teacher Kato, are you alone at your home? You do not have anyone to look after you?" Yuina asked quietly while they descended the short staircase leading to the parking spot.

Yuina knew that Himari was not a local. She came from another province.

"I live alone," Himari answered. She coughed a few times, trying to ease her itchy throat before she resumed, "My mother is at our hometown."

At times like this, she really missed the presence of her mother.

"Then, how could you have your meal in your current state? En, let me buy some porridge for you. There's a good shop in this area."

"...It would help me a lot. Thank you, Teacher Masuda," Himari smiled at the older lady.