21. Yesterday
Karin was in a state of lethargy. At the moment, she was sitting at her personal piano. Normally, she would be practicing quite diligently, but she was just not feeling in the mood. The keys sounded flat even to her ears.
For the life of her, she couldn't find out why she was so listless today. From the corner of her eye, she saw her mother walk into the room.
"Ah, what's wrong dear? Not in the mood for music today?"
"Not at the moment, mom. I guess I'm feeling a bit lackluster today."
"Why don't you call go on a date with Sena-kun. I'm sure he would be pleased."
"He left with his team yesterday to do some training in America."
Her mother noticed the lost of energy as she told her. Karin's mother smiled coyly. Said smile made Karin a bit self-conscious, like she was missing something obvious. She found herself in a playful hug from her mother.
"That's so precious~. It's fine if you miss your darling. It's just so cute~."
Karin blushed at the teasing and the truth of it. She knew it was true and just hoped Sena returned in good condition. She imagined his captain, guns a blazing.
Well, at least in one piece.