Something Like Relief


Cast:
Cure Aqua, Minazuki Karen - age 20
Milky Rose, Mimino Kurumi - age 20


March, 2012

"Are you sure that you're doing okay? Your not feeling stressed or regretful, are you?"

Karen is resting face down on her dorm room bed with a phone in her hand. She remains silent for a couple of moments.

"Karen?" Kurumi's voice takes on a concerned tone. "Tell me you're doing alright? Or say something, at least!"

"I'm going to be fine, Milk. I'm just exhausted."

"I should think so! Even I know better than to take two science labs on the same day, and I don't even have to take science!"

Karen smiles into her pillow. "You do so."

"As electives, Karen. It's completely different, and you know it."

"I know it," Karen agrees. "And it'll be easier to fit all the classes I need to take into my schedule after this term is over. I'll get through it."

"Is there anything I can do to help? Short of flying home to give you a hug, I mean."

"Why don't we talk about you, then? How are you enjoying Hawaii?"