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Only everyone’s encouragement can make a difference, and you’re included in that everyone, you must say something now to help her calm her anxiety!
“Constance, you’re hella cute no matter what! He’s not ready to see how pretty you are now.” You grab her fidgeting hands again. “And aside from being cute, you’ve always been brave. This is just one more time you have to be. Smile for him, that’s all you need.”
“B-Be brave and smile…?” Constance looks at everyone encouraging her which only makes her feel even shyer.
“That simple.” You nod.
“<span class="mu-i">Hehe…</span>” Constance is starting to feel a little silly for being so insecure. “Simple like <span class="mu-i">doing my best</span>?”
“Yup, You nailed it. If it works for me, of course it’s going to work for you.” You chuckle.
“A-Are you *really* sure?” Constance asks again.
“Going through hardship with a modicum of hope has served all of us well, hasn’t it? Why stop now?” Dr. Calamity says. “I remember well, during the first meeting you didn’t say a word, dear Constance. Mute like the walls that surround us, dejected as one can be. It took until Young Ando showed up for you to speak in front of me. But during that day, I requested one thing from you, do you remember?”
“Hmm…” Constance looks down.
“To promise me to keep going.” Calamity chuckles. “Instead of nodding as I expected at best, you placed both of your hands on top of my large ones and… <span class="mu-i">smiled.</span> Tell me, shouldn't it be far easier to feel glee in front of your loved ones than with this grotesque old man? Can’t say I know anyone who thinks otherwise!”
“Uncle…” Kata recalls her memories of a different event between the two. One she seems to regret.
“Dr. Calamity, I don’t find you grotesque. You’re cool!” Constance disagrees with the doc’s words!
“HAHahahAHAha~! And you two are the ones who made this old man believe in miracles again!” Calamity laughs to his heart’s content as he places his hands over your and Constance’s shoulders. “Your journeys truly inspire this doctor to be his best self! I can stand on one foot, can’t I?” Calamity shows he doesn’t need a cane anymore.
“Yeah, believing in you is probably the easiest thing in the world, Constance.” You smile… Your mom used to say that a lot, didn’t she? Weaponizing your childhood memories for the better, what a long journey this has been for you three. From the very start to now…
“Tell me about it! Anyone who bets against my lil’ sis is throwing their money down the drain.” Lise messes with Constance’s hair.
“Hehehe… E-Everyone… Thank you!” Constance feels pumped!
