Why would you let someone like that in your group?

Never supporting you again

Get rid of that thing and maybe I'll support you again

Why were people so cruel? What did she do to deserve this?

She really didn't know. All she knew was somehow people found out she was trans and told everyone. There was nothing she could do anymore.

"Honoka? You've been staring at your phone for quite some time now. Is everything okay?"

Honoka jumped at the voice. Umi was beside her now.

"There's more..." Honoka whispered, her voice cracking.

Umi pulled her into a hug, "It's okay. Don't listen to them. We don't care."

"But it hurts..."

"I know... I know it does. It'll be alright. We'll figure this out."

"How? Everyone hates me now."

"Not everyone. There are plenty of people who don't hate you."

"It doesn't matter!"

"Shh... you're getting worked up again." Umi shushed her.

Honoka was not processing everything very well. She was very snappy as of recent and easy to enrage. Everyone did their best to not make her upset, but it was hard.

"Sorry..." Honoka felt bad about taking her frustrations out on them all. She just didn't know what to do.

"It's alright. I know it's hard to handle all of this. But, it'll be okay. We're here. We aren't going to abandon you. You aren't alone."

"Promise?"

"I promise, Honoka. How about we go and meet up with everyone? I know you said you weren't going to come, but I think it would do you some good to get out for a bit."

Honoka didn't respond right away. She was considering her options. Did she want to go out? It would be nice to take her mind off of things, but that wasn't a guarantee. There had been some people finding her in public and telling her how they felt.

It scared her a bit to go out. But, if she was with everyone, things would be alright, wouldn't they? If someone tried to be mean, they would stand up for her. She would be protected. But... she was still hesitant.

"I... guess. I can't say I'll stay the entire time, though." Honoka stated.

That was the best she could give for now. She didn't know what else to say. She didn't want to make Umi worry more. Or really, make any of them worry more. So, she would try and go out with them.

She had support. She should be fine. She just needed to stop thinking so negatively.

"Fair enough. Shall we get going?" Umi accepted the compromise.

"Sure."