Sano woke up and realized that the girl was no longer by his side. For a moment, he panicked but then heard the sound of something from the outside. He slipped on a bathrobe and made his way outside to find Sumire practicing with a wooden sword. He silently observed her from the door frame, his arms folded across. Even after he kissed her like that, can she still practice? Then again, Sumire is stronger than him; she always was.
He wondered why she didn't push him away. Is it a bad habit from the past? Sano placed his hand on his head. It occurred to him that something was wrong, something bad happened in his dream, and she is no longer supposed to be here.
"San?"
"Good morning."
Sumire nodded and walked over. She extended her hand out, "Your fever seems to be gone."
