Have you seen or heard anything since then? |
No. |
See! |
It was a state of mind, Lain. |
I think that you probably won’t see them again, but if you do, don’t get discouraged. |
You’ll get over it gradually. |
I won’t get better right away? |
Hmm. I don’t know. How old were you when you started having problems with them? |
I was eleven. |
So it’s been over a year now. During that time, how often did it happen? |
I don’t remember... many times. |
Sometimes, even if there doesn't seem to be an explanation for it immediately, these things may go away. |
But if you decide that they’ve gone away completely and become complacent, there’s a chance that they may come back. |
I can’t say for certain that that will happen with you, but even if you don’t see them for a while, I’d like you to continue what you’ve been doing up till now. |
Do you want to stop coming here, Lain? |
No. I like seeing you. |
Thank you. |
I guess that there’s no problem, then. |
You’re doing well, but you’ll promise me that you will keep coming here? |
Yes. In exchange, I want you to teach me some things. |
Why? |
For homework? |
Sure. |
You won’t believe it, but I was pretty sharp in junior high school. |
Ha, ha. |
Learning to read and write was tough, though. |
I don’t mean that. I want to know more about your work. Is that okay? |
Hmm. |
I don't think it’s a very good idea, but if you’re really curious, okay. Learning about things that make you curious is a great way to study. |
But you have to make time for your schoolwork, too. |
I’ll promise to teach you about my work if you promise to do your schoolwork. |
Can you promise me that? |
Yes, I promise. |
And if you break your promise... |
I’ll whack you with a blowfish! |