Solitude
Daikoku: ......
Daikoku: 'The sunlight shines on them. Disgust and jealousy gnaw at my heart. I hear laughter, and I am enveloped in darkness, and I cover my ears.'
Daikoku: 'My shadow grows in their light. Resentment smolders in my heart.'
Daikoku: ......Today's post didn't get very far. I wonder why......
Daikoku: ......Is it because I seem negative......?
Daikoku: ......
Daikoku: (No good, if I'm always worrying about how people are reacting, I'll end up just like Panda. I'll do what I want to do and show her up.)
Daikoku: (But...... I've been losing out to Panda in terms of the number of likes I get these days. Not only my actor account, but also the anonymous one.)
Daikoku: Oh, there's a comment.
SNS Screen: 'It's hard to look at your recent posts.' 'Isn't this just jealousy of people who are cheerful? Isn't that selfish? '
Daikoku: (......What? Acting like you know everything......)
Daikoku: (Oh, a notification.)
Daikoku: (This time it's from my master.)
Daikoku: (She's praising me for showing a confident performance in practice......!)
Daikoku: I should have stayed closer to her. Was I so happy that even that kid could see it?
Daikoku: ......
Daikoku: 'There is someone I can trust. Their voice and presence become a light that dispels my darkness. For me, being near that person is paradise.'
Shigure: humming
Shigure's Mother: What's up? You seem to be having a lot of fun.
Shigure: Hmm? It's nothing.
Shigure: Ah......should Shigure help with the meal preparations?
Shigure's Mother: It's fine. I was able to get home early today, and I usually just make things in advance. Why don't you sit down and wait for me, Shigure?
Shigure: Okay.
Shigure: This is a weakness......‘Raven’s Solo’-san.
Shigure: I wonder if Daikoku-senpai doesn't realize that she’s making her own black history? Well, Shigure thinks it's funny though.
Shigure: ......Wow. This is definitely a message for Hatsumi-san, isn't it? It makes me feel embarrassed just reading it......
Shigure: ......Huh? Is this about Eden......?
Shigure: ......
Shigure: ......You're an idiot. Daikoku-senpai is too dependent on others.
Hatsumi: Ha ha~.
Iruru: What are you laughing about?
Hatsumi: I unexpectedly got the chance to find out what she was really thinking.
Iruru: So you were looking at that account......
Hatsumi: You take a look too. It's interesting.
Iruru: You're so carefree...... Her recent posts have become even more negative. It's true that for Daikoku, feeling resentment towards someone can be a source of strength. But if she shows that emotion openly, I’m afraid she’ll attract criticism.
Hatsumi: You can't break out of your shell if you're afraid of how other people will react. I thought she knew that, but she's probably just as timid as you’d expect at her age.
Hatsumi: What Eden needs are people who can accept their own weaknesses, turn them into strengths, and constantly evolve.
Iruru: That assignment's a bit difficult.
Daikoku: (......I have a short English test tomorrow. I haven't been able to concentrate in class recently, so I'd better study a bit.)
Daikoku: ......
Daikoku: ......There are fewer notifications than before.
Daikoku: (I don't know why, but I'm a little relieved......?)