Washing Away the Worries

Kathrina: Ah~ That was one terrible day…

Kathrina: As if Hanayashiki wasn’t enough, we went to three monjayaki restaurants and five candy stores on top of that, it was so tiresome…

Kathrina: But… Even so, it was kind of fun. I didn’t laugh this much in a while.

Kathrina: Ever since I started having issues with my Sense, I simply couldn’t allow myself to…

Panda: Oh, are you all doom and gloom again?

Kathrina: Wha-?! Wh-where did you come from all of sudden?!

Panda: No-no, I came in a while ago, remember? You didn’t react, so I thought the heat got to you.

Panda: Did you think that splishing-splashing enough would turn you into an actual mermaid?

Kathrina: Stop it. Of course that’s impossible.

Kathrina: Besides… There’s no way someone like me can become a real mermaid.

Panda: Is that something the leading actress of The Little Mermaid should be saying? Being too humble isn’t a virtue, you know.

Kathrina: I’m not being humble! Don’t you get it?!

Kathrina: I finally got a leading role! You aren’t allowed to fail at that! But I tripped again! I ruined everything!

Panda: …

Kathrina: Nothing has changed since the time I ran away from Germany. After joining Sirius, I though I was finally able to grow.

Kathrina: But at this rate, even you will surpass me…

Panda: Saying “even Panda” was really mean!~

Kathrina: Ah… Sorry… I didn’t want to offend you…

Panda: Kathrin, so that’s how you see Panda! That’s awful! I’m so hurt!

Panda: And Panda tried her best to support Kathrin! Uwa-a, now you made me cry!

Kathrina: I’m really sorry. I’m not in any position to talk…

Panda: Um… When my joke is being taken so seriously, it starts to feel kind of wrong…

Panda: Say, Kathrin. After taking a bath, could you hang out with me for a bit?

Kathrina: Huh?..