What kind of research do you do? |
Research? I never mentioned that... |
But this is a research center, isn’t it? |
I’m still an apprentice. I haven’t done any of my own research. |
You’re an apprentice after being here for 3 years? |
How did you know... |
You told me yourself. |
I did? |
I’m sorry. |
Somehow, I haven’t been feeling very good lately. |
Could you ask me fewer questions today? |
Either that, or can we just not talk quite so much? |
You’re tired, Sensei. Maybe you should sleep a little. |
Tired? I guess I look that way. You’re right. I must look that way. |
I feel bad for you Touko-san. |
You can’t do your own research because you’re busy with miscellaneous tasks. |
I’m not doing any miscellaneous tasks! |
I’m sorry. |
I’m sorry for raising my voice like that. |
You must be shocked. |
Did something happen? Touko-san? |
No, nothing. |
You’re busy with miscellaneous tasks and can’t do your own research. Does that bother you? |
How do you know about... ? |
I found the homepage for this research center. |
I saw the list of researchers and published dissertations, but I couldn't find you. |
That’s right. I haven’t published any dissertations since I came here. But I mean to very soon. |
You’re okay now. You have time for your own research now? |
What are you saying? What do you mean, Lain? |
I’m not a research subject, am I? |
That’s why I’m not useful to you. |
We can end now if you’d like. |
I can’t see them anymore. |
I’m wasting your time. |
Lain. |
You’re like a sister to me. |
I’m the one who said that we could just talk. |
I don’t think of you as a nuisance. |
And... |
There’s nothing for you to worry about, Touko-san. It was a suicide. |
How do you know about that? |
I read it in the paper. It was on the bulletin board here, too. |
I see. You’re right. |
What kind of research do you do? |
As I said before, I’m trying to develop a new treatment system using my background as a counselor and psychiatrist. |
But it looks like I’m failing as a counselor and a psychiatrist right now. |
Why? |
I think I’m becoming mentally unstable, now. Just a few moments ago, I...I’m sorry. |
Touko-san... are you okay? |