"That makes a lot of sense, actually."
Akari had just finished giving Himawari her life story. She was puzzled by that last comment.
"What do you mean?"
"8 years with only one other person in one place would drive you insane."
"What???"
"Nothing. Now do you have anything else to say? I have a pretty busy schedule."
"Yes, I do." She looked down at a ring on her finger. "Are you married?"
Himawari's cheeks went red.
"W-well its just so Sakurako and I can take care of little Mari better. We don't l...like eachother or anything."
"I don't think that's creating a very safe environment for your child..."
"Don't lecture me on how to do these things! You aren't the one with several PHD's, are you?! BAKA! Besides, we're just babysitting her for Yui! That's it!"
It hurt to talk this much, so Akari laid down. She wondered about what they were gonna do with her leg and her arm. Himawari's phone vibrated. It was on the opposite side of the bed that Mrs. Furutani was on, so they could both see it...
Hey mom we're out of apple juice can I go run and get some plsss
Himawari was flushing uncontrollably and grabbed it.
"A-anyway, we were p-planing on getting you some prosthetics so I need you to do something for me! Just breathe in and breathe out!! And maybe forget about everything you've seem today possibly!"
A gas mask was forced onto Akari and she lost consciousness.
Later
Akari woke up peacefully for once. She gazed at her new leg and her new arm. They looked...okay. She didn't mind if they stood out, she just wanted to run again. She got up.
A little painful and shaky...I'll get used to it.
She managed to make her way to the receptionist's desk but was caught by Himawari.
"The teleporters are that-a-way."
She pointed to her right.
"The what?"
"Teleporters"
Himawari was too casual. Was Akari dreaming?
"We got those installed for better transportation back when Chinatsu and Yui were in power."
"Yui never told me she was a queen or something..."
"I don't think she's wanna remember it. Anyway here ya go. Buy yourself a snack."
She was handed a business card and some money. Akari thanked her, bought something, and approached the teleporter It was a small pad with a sort of railing around it. She stepped onto it cautiously.
"Are your legs causing you that much trouble?"
"No its just...how do I use this thing?"
"I've got it. Anything else ya need to say?"
"Nothing. Just say hi to Mari for me!"
"Its not like I'll have the time... Welp, you're off! Cya!
"Bye!"
ZOOP
"That was easy."
Akari was back in the torrents, but she was in a town. Akari looked down at the business card. It read "HIMAWARI FURUTANI! PROFFESIONAL THERAPIST, DOCTOR, AND WIFE." Shethought about what she might encounterahead. Hopefully a town that has raincoats.
Toshinoes are kyoking in the distance.