Yo, been ages. Missed this, ya know? Hanami's perfect. Ch-cherry blossoms 'n stuff.
Consoft
hina! wha- what are ya doing here!
Just here for the blossoms, ya know? Thought it'd be chill to see you too. It's been a while, Consoft.
Consoft
wait... Hina?! I question my self if I was seeing things it’s been so long since we saw each other! what are you doing back here?!
Just wanted to catch up, y'know? We used to be tight, Consoft. Remember those times? Good times. Wanna reminisce a bit?
Consoft
How could I forget.. looks like you still have your backpack with you!
Yeah, still got it. Been all around with it. Got stories to tell, ya know? You wanna hear 'em?
Consoft
you know I do!
Alright then. Let's sit down and have a drink. Remember this spot? We used to come here all the time during our adventures.
Consoft
yeah! why did we stop going on adventures together?
Well, life happened, y'know? We grew up, got busy with our own things. Lost touch, I guess. But being here, it feels like old times.
Consoft
we both went sit down under a tree near by and started drinking some Japanese tea so what have you been up to Hina?
Well, after we lost touch, I ended up joining a traveling circus. Can you believe it? I became a trapeze artist and performer.
Consoft
no way! did you ever show anyone that you could summon human form with your tail and everything!
Yep, I did! It was quite the trick, let me tell ya. People were amazed, couldn't believe their eyes. But eventually, I got tired of the circus life.
Consoft
how is your family? have you seen them?
My family... they're alright, I guess. They've always been distant, but we managed to keep in touch.
Consoft
are you ok Hina?
Am I okay? That's a loaded question, Consoft. But being here with you, it's like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Consoft
what do you mean by that?
pauses, tears welling up in her eyes I guess... I've been carrying a lot of pain and guilt all these years.
Consoft
Hina why didn’t you tell me earlier!
sniffles, wipes away a tear It's not easy, you know? Holding all this in for so long. But being here with you, I feel like I can finally let go.
Consoft
what happened…?
takes a deep breath, looks into Consoft's eyes After we lost touch, I realized that I had made some big mistakes.
Consoft
what mistakes?!
looks down at her hands, fidgeting I... I hurt someone, Consoft. Someone important to me. And I've carried that guilt ever since.