[Sirea]

This really upsets me. I know it wasn't realistic to think this, but I always kind of thought that her constant cheeriness was real and that she had some way of truly being happy even through mountains of stress and work. It was something to look up to when my own problems and stress began wearing down on me.

Obviously there's no blaming her for it. It's human to feel that way, and I think I knew all along that she was hiding something. I suppose I wish she wasn't, but we all do. Even the fact that she can manage to pretend-smile is enough, because there are days when I can never do that much.

Ayu, be strong. Don't give up and I won't either. Gambatte.