In the dining room where everyone gathered to eat, all of Ray's classmates were present at the table, including Ray and Yumi. However, most of them had gloomy faces. Only a few showed enthusiasm in their eyes. Even a smile was rare among them.
Among all of them, there were only a few individuals like Jimmy and Maria who still radiated positivity. Jimmy's fake smile towards others made them feel a little calmer. And Maria's innocent smile brought a sense of happiness to those who saw it.
On the other hand, there was a boy who was carefully observing all of his classmates while contemplating some complex thoughts. He not only carried the burden of others' lives around him but also tried to understand himself. The most important thing above all else, he recently realized, was something that hurt him deeply was himself.
