She was right. The response brings a smile to Rika’s face. It wasn’t realistic to expect all things to be perfect, or even guaranteed to turn out well but…she had earned her happy days beyond the days of suffering she had endured, and would have to make the most of them to help them continue to last. She nods softly, eyes closing somewhat in comfort as the other rubs her head.
“You’re right…I guess I’ve just been overthinking stuff.
The smartest thing to do is just keep doing our best, and find our way through even when stuff is hard or scary, right?”
Rena nodded and pulled her friend into an tight hug. “don’t worry so much rika-chan, let’s just live in the present and enjoy everyday to the fullest. let’s make many happy memories together. okay? okay?“ with that said, rena placed her hand hands on rika’s shoulder for a moment, waiting for her response. all the while she tried to keep her ”take it home mode“ under control. for the time being rena didn’t want to ruin rika’s open heart and trust with her own habits.
