Out of the Chrysalis

Hm? Is that...

Oh, Aldo! You're here, too?

Yeah, I was in the area. Are you okay? You had such a strange look on your face.

Entertaining, isn't it? I only just ran into her myself. She's sulking because she wasn't able to stop Curio, even though he was able to stop her.

No, that's not it... I just feel so disappointed and guilty. Besides, we both failed to stop him. Don't pretend you feel any different.

What? Are you calling my power to control others disappointing?

Stop it, you two. Honestly...

The reason why I was able to stop you is because you were hesitant. But back then, I wasn't going to budge. It was a difference of will, that's all.

Hmph... Let's hope so.

A-Anyway. What's happening about Twilight being pruned?

From our observations, it looks like the danger is slowly starting to fade.

Perhaps Cardinal Vestige's location being revealed brought its relation with the recovering KMS closer to Dawn. It's a shame about Midnight, but, well...

Come to think of it, if Midnight has been pruned, is Toova okay?

No problem there. The ill effects from crossing will only be felt if she returns to her own time layer. Or to put it another way, she won't suffer any of the consequences so long as she never goes back.

Her time layer has disappeared... I wonder if that's a good or bad thing for her...

It's good, surely. Though a spoiled thing like you wouldn't understand.

People can have feelings they can't explain. You need to stop making such blind assumptions about things.

Here they go again...

Ooh, do I smell a lovers' quarrel?

Whoa! Is that you, Pom?!

Whoa! Who's that?!

I'm Pom, the bearer of love! Pleasure to make your acquaintance!

Stop it, Pom! You're being such a nuisance!

Melody! You're here, too? It's gotten pretty lively in here now.

Stop it, Pom! You're being such a nuisance!

I-It's gotten pretty lively in here all of a sudden.

Isn't that a good thing? Moy, I mean, Melody!

You must be the rumored nurse and magical girl who came to the rescue for the power outage and all that ensued.

That's right! And she fell hard for someone during her rescue work...

N-No I didn't! H-He just happened to help me out with the children, that's all. You're imagining things, Pom! You're always making things up like that!

Teehee. You never know where love might begin to blossom!

You're still saying that?! P-Please don't take her seriously! Urgh, I'm going back to university! The Professor's been so busy lately!

Oh, really? Such a shame...

Well, if you'll excuse us. Take care!

Urgh, that was too much pink all at once...

Haha, it's so quiet without them. I suppose we should get...

Erm, I guess it was canceled...

Hm?

Was that Saki?

She looked real down. I hope she's alright.

If we follow her now, we might catch up with her.

I'll pass. I've got things to do.

Oh, right. Yeah, you go ahead. It sounds important.

We'll go. She must still be in the Gamma District.

Saki!

Aldo? And Isuka and Curio, too?

We were in the café just now. We saw you leave.

It looked like something was on your mind?

I-I'm sorry you had to see me that way.

To be honest, Mayu's been in and out of the hospital lately. I bought her some cakes, but she couldn't even eat them...

How concerning. Perhaps her symptoms from the L Block fire have gotten worse.

I was thinking about visiting her in person sometime...

She should be in ElziMed Hospital at the moment.

I'm worried about her, too. Now's as good a time as any to go visit her.

Ah! Mayu...

Wait. It looks like she's talking with someone.

These new meds you're on... To put it bluntly, this is highly irregular.

Oh...

I'm increasing your dosage. As a doctor, it's unprofessional for me to cry, but...

New meds? Irregularity? Increased dosage?

Oh no!

Is someone there?

Ah...

I-I'm so sorry!

Sorry. We couldn't help overhearing.

We weren't trying to eavesdrop or anything...

Saki's been so worried about you. She said you've been in and out of the hospital more often recently.

Oh? Thank you for worrying about me.

I really don't know how to tell Saki...

She's your friend. I'm sure she'll understand.

Saki...

I should follow her. Then I can tell her everything.

I think that's the best option. For both Saki and you.

She couldn't have gone far. Maybe she's in the Medical Realm?

Let's go, Aldo!

What the?! She's so fast! I thought her symptoms were worse? Anyway, I'd better get a move on!

Saki!

Sorry. I couldn't tell you...

Oh, Mayu... I don't want you to die!

Die?

Y-Yeah... There are irregularities with your meds, they're upping your dosage, your doctor wanted to cry...

Oh, is that what this was about? You've got it all wrong. It's irregular in a good way. And increasing my dosage means they can finally give me a stable prescription.

Wait, really?! Wait, but how...?

Well... I guess it was after that power outage. When the whole city went pitch black and everything was in chaos...

I felt so lightheaded, I don't really remember much. I was just thinking that the dizziness had stopped when I felt something in my pocket that shouldn't be there. And inside was some medication I'd never seen before.

I showed it to my doctor, and he said it was incredible technology. He was more than willing to research it.

And it was perfect for my condition! It was pretty much a miracle!

Then why have you been coming to the hospital so often?

To fine-tune the medication. Honestly, you always jump to conclusions...

But thank you for worrying about me.

I-I'm so happy! You're going to get better!

I'm so relieved for you. I know you used to do volunteer work, so you must be eager to get back out.

Yes... Actually, I have a favor to ask along those lines. I'd like to see more of the things Saki gets to see, and travel with her...

I'll do my best not to be a burden... So would you let me join your party?

That's fine by me. Just make sure you don't overdo it.

Really?! We can be together, all the time?!

Yeah! I can't wait to go on adventures with you, Saki!

Hey, Isuka. That medication...

Right. A parallel her must have given it to her during the Multi-Dimensional Tremor, I would think.

Just like with us, huh. I guess we shouldn't tell her. It would only put a dampener on things.

But, Mayu... I understand about the medicine now. But what about those cakes? Why didn't you eat them?

Oh... Erm, well...

I just, err... I've put on a bit of weight...

That's why?! Sorry! I don't have many friends, so I didn't realize I was being rude!

Haha. Time for an adventure. You'll soon burn those cakes off.

I never would have imagined the Multi-Dimensional Tremor would end up doing so much good...

Every cloud has a silver lining, as they say.