If it isn't the birthday boy.. How's your second day of being twenty two?

[ The smile she gives Sou is equally empty, not reaching her eyes but it isn't negative. The space between them has cooled into an unsteady distance. Ever since she woke up from that dream last month...she felt some of that old resentment fall away, even if she can't recall that details of the events.

So her friendly gaze isn't honest, but there's no cruel bite anymore. She doesn't need to be angry at Sou, because she doesn't need to be angry at herself. ]

I'm free. Do you want to study with me while we talk?