144. The Shield [2]

Winnter suddenly sat up and crying hysterically. I didn't know why she suddenly behaved like she was having mental breakdown like that, 'cause she never showed her weak side, even more showing her sadness to anyone, until now. We rushed over to her, trying to calm her.

"Sister Winnter, calm down" Mirai wiped Winnter's tears while saying comforting words. Just like any other little girl, what she said didn't escape the surroundings about food and toys.

I also crouched in front of Winnter. I couldn't bear to see her like this. "Hang in there, Winnter, we're still here." No matter how bad was her attitude so far, the togetherness that we've been through for some time has made me understand her character, even if only a little, and given the fact on her current state, this was the time when we must keep encouraging her.