This "chapter" is REALLY short but I felt it still needed to be separated from the others. I probably won't usually release things so close together.
Kyoko felt somewhat better after talking with Ren. She felt a little silly for being so unprofessional. Yes. It was all just perspective. Anyway, Kyoko thought as she walked back to the lunch table her girlfriends were waiting at, no more chocolate this Valentine's Day! There was only one gift left for her to give, and she just found the perfect finishing touch.
Ren took a deep breath as he opened the door to his dressing room. So far Tina had been very calm (after she finished with Fuwa that is) and agreed to wait for him while he talked to, "The poor girl that creep assaulted." When he entered the room she was pouring hot water for tea. Uncharacteristically, she seemed to be at a bit of loss for words.
"Um… hi."
"Hello."
She stood facing him for a moment, then he saw tears well up in her eyes. He looked down in shame. He knew if he ever saw her again it would be like this. Of course she would blame him for Rick's death. Of course she'd be this sad. Any second she'd walk over there and slap him. He'd deserve it. He had no right to say anything to her. It was his fault her boyfriend died. He could never…
Ren's unhealthy chain of thought was broken when Tina wrapped her arms around his torso and held him in a hug. Uncertain what to do, Ren put his arms around her shoulders. She relaxed some more into him. Ren sighed and relaxed into his old friend.
Sorry for the shameless health promotion, but I'm gonna do this properly:
If you ever have an unhealthy chain of thought like Ren, try googling MoodGYM. It's free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy lessons for depression and anxiety. I am not a healthcare professional or associated with the makers of MoodGYM. I just think they're nice. Tell your friends.