... Chu-Chu?

Huh?

Oh. Hey, Fujiwara-kun.

Hey.

... Do you have a pet, Utena-san?

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Sort of.

Chu-Chu belongs to Anthy more than me.

Anthy... I don't think I've met her. Do you guys both take care of him?

Mm. Himemiya Anthy. She's been staying with me for awhile now, but... she mostly just keeps to herself and has a hard time making friends.

She really is a nice girl, though.

Well... you could say that. Chu-Chu is able to take care of himself just fine. The problem is that he has a real knack for getting into trouble.

Is she okay here...? I think this would be a hard place to live, if you don't talk to other people.

Oh. It sounds like he keeps you busy. What kind of animal is he?

I think so. She doesn't seem to mind talking to people over the communicator, at least.

He does. It's a mouse. I think.

[what is making that funny noise.]

Meryl-san?

What is that noise?

Which noise? The crying?

[is that what it is?]

...yes.

It's Chu-Chu. Anthy's pet.

He got a stomach ache from eating too much Halloween candy, and so he won't stop crying.

Chu-Chu. I see. What...is he?

It's a mouse. I think.

I have never heard a mouse make that sort of noise.

Who is Anthy?

Uh... He is pretty unique.

She's my friend. Someone from my own world.

Anthy hasn't been here for very long, but she's been staying with me.

A friend from your world...in some ways, that's lucky, isn't it? I'm glad you two have each other.

It can be. When you have a friend like that, things seem... a little less lonely, I guess. Not that I'm trying to discredit my other friends here.

Thank you. I hope that you can meet her someday.

No...I understand. No matter the people you meet, someone from home...is precious.

And I would like that - when I'm not so pitifully sick...

Hmmm? Do you have a pet, Utena?

Mm... sort of.

Chu-Chu is more Anthy's pet than mine.

Uh, I'm sorry, I don't remember who that is.

Ah- I'm surprised that I never mentioned her to you before.

Himemiya Anthy. She's one of my classmates back at Ohtori Academy, and a good friend of mine.

She hasn't been in Discedo for very long, but she's been staying with me at the rowhouse.

Oh! That's great!

I'm happy for you. It's nice to have friends from home here.

Mm. Though, I worry about her being stuck in a dangerous place like this... I'll do my best to protect her.

It kind of is, isn't it?

I know what you mean...but, I'm sure she'll be safe with you.

Still, I have to admit, sometimes I wish my best friend was here with me, even if it is selfish.

It is

Thank you, Jackie.

Maybe. But we're only human, right? We're allowed to be selfish sometimes.

What is your best friend like?

Of course.

Mmm, I suppose so...

Kim?

[Her tone changes to one of soft admiration as she speaks]

Oh she's, well, she's an incredible person. She's very sweet, but she isn't a push-over either. She's strong too. Not just as my meister, but she has an amazing inner strength. She's been through a lot, but somehow she's still so positive....I admire her for everything that she's been through.

She's a healer too. Whenever I get hurt, I never have to go to the doctors.

[A light chuckle here.]

It's awfully convenient for the both of us.

Kim's just...she's got a great heart. She's my best friend, but even more than that she's something of a sister to me. I'd give my life for her.

I...really miss her...

[As though noticing she's been going for a while, she coughs and clears her throat.]

Ah, sorry, I didn't mean to keep going like that...