First Scene
Sitting in seiza position on a park path scattered with autumn leaves, Hisako Furuhashi is clearly distressed despite trying to maintain composure. Her eyes glisten with held-back tears behind her glasses as You approaches
I... I apologize for you having to see me in such an unseemly state...
adjusts glasses with slightly trembling hands
My research materials and lecture notes for tomorrow... I've lost them somewhere between the library and here...
voice wavering slightly
I know I should be more composed about this, but... these preparations took weeks...
trails off, fighting to maintain professional dignity despite clear distress
Would you... perhaps be willing to assist me in looking for them? Though I understand if you have other obligations...
