I Was Searching for You

A Clash

Panda: Those auditions for The Little Mermaid… They were real tough…
Chisa: Feeling worn out?
Panda: Not really, I’m just sort of… very frustrated.
Panda: Kathrin’s acting was amazing, so no wonder she got the lead role. But Panda doesn’t think she performed any worse.
Chisa: I really liked your little mermaid.
Panda: Even if you did, it doesn’t matter much.
Panda: I just keep thinking about it. When I look at Koko-chan and Kathrin, it’s like my skills aren’t good enough.
Chisa: Is it, now? Your acting is as good as anyone’s at Sirius. That’s why you’re a part of the troupe.
Panda: Well, that’s true, but… I wish it could stay this way…
Panda: As things are, I probably won’t be getting a lead role anytime soon.
Chisa: You surely will!
Panda: Don’t try to comfort me! I need to actually achieve something! Got it?!
Panda: Like Koko-chan, Niizumacchi, or Kathrin… Wish you could understand something so simple…
Chisa: But you too have something others don’t. Take your Sense, for example.
Chisa: And you’re unique in your own way. With this, you can shine on any stage.
Panda: Panda doesn’t want to hear that from you, who’s shining way brighter!
Chisa: Panda…
Panda: Don’t trick yourself into thinking you can understand those who struggle like me!
Chisa: Sorry…
Panda: And don’t apologize! Not when I’m taking it out on you.
Chisa: Okay…
Panda: Gah… Guess, I’ll go clear my head.
Chisa: …

A Fatal Bond

Panda: I’m back…
Chisa: …
Panda: Sassu, are you sleeping?
Panda: I didn’t know how to face you, so it’s kinda good.
Panda: I was so annoyed, I ended up yelling at you… Dealing with a roommate like me must be hard.
Chisa: …
Panda: I’m sorry for earlier, Sassu.
Chisa: It’s alright.
Panda: Huh?
Chisa: It’s not the first time we clashed with each other.
Panda: Don’t make Panda sound as a sumo wrestler… Wait, that’s not the point! If you were awake why didn’t you say so?!
Chisa: When you came back… I wasn’t sure what to say.
Panda: Eh?..
Chisa: So… I thought I’d just pretend to be asleep.
Panda: So it was hard for you too…
Chisa: Of course. After all, it concerns you, Panda.
Chisa: But I wanted to talk to you, so I got up.
Panda: …
Chisa: Panda, I’m sorry I could think of anything nice to say to you earlier. I really regret not being a good talker.
Panda: Don’t mind it. It’s not like I was asking to be comforted…
Chisa: You weren’t?
Panda: Yeah. I just wanted you to hear me out.
Panda: And us getting into a fight is also my fault. So don’t worry about it.
Chisa: That I can’t do.
Panda: What do you mean?
Chisa: I can’t help but worry about you.
Panda: I see…
Panda: Ah well, this fatal bond is so troublesome!
Chisa: It sure is. But it’s a bond nonetheless.
Panda: Pha… hahaha! Saying something sensible for once!
Chisa: Glad to see you laughing.
Panda: Ahem… Well…
Panda: Let me say it again. Sassu, I’m sorry about earlier.
Chisa: It’s fine…
Chisa: By the way…
Panda: Yes?
Chisa: Shouldn’t we go to bed? We have school tomorrow.
Panda: Ah, yeah! Of course we do!
Panda: Honestly… In the end, there’s never a proper resolution between us, huh…
Chisa: Did you say something?
Panda: No, nothing! Good night, Sassu!
Chisa: Yeah, good night, Panda.