{ 真実 } “Ah, Masato. Welcome home.”

As the eldest of the three, it was only natural that he would come home first. It would only make sense that he would look after his youngest sibling also, already preparing a snack for him in the kitchen. It would be nice to have a chat, especially since this egg didn’t usually meet up with his brothers at school.

Lunchtime, one of the few times Byakuya leaves the infirmary. The doctor made his way into the dining hall and waited in line to pick up his specially made lunch; before entering Hope’s Peak he was put on a special diet to help keep his heart healthy and help him gain weight. Avoiding the odd looks from the other students when he was provided with a box, Byakuya went to go sit by himself to eat.

Just as the doctor was about to take his medication, someone entered his peripherals and sat beside him; looking over he saw it was Makoto.

Oh, not to worry -- she’s used to boys bumbling and mumbling whenever they’re in her presence. Even if it’s a tad odd, considering how long she’s known Makoto, it doesn’t fail to make her giggle airily. 

“ Hehehe... Don’t get all worked up. I’m sorry to have bothered you. ” Pushing a lock of lilac hair behind her ear, Chiaki’s shining smile becomes more reflective at his words. “ But... that’s interesting... I can see how they’d make you feel that way. They make me feel small, too, but... more in an... insignificant way. That there’s so much more out there than just me. There’s billions of people on this Earth, with concerns and worries and things and people they love and care about... And even with all these people, there’s infinitely more stars above our heads... ”

Chiaki, awkwardly, clears her throat, drawing her sights from the heavens to meet Naegi’s eyes instead; she’s blushing slightly from having gotten so carried away. 

A Li’l Positivity