"I think spending time with friends is gonna be key to him figuring out how to shake off whatever's smothering him. And it's good that you give him some place stable and safe to fall back on when going through the whole painful process... that open door means more than you can know, I think."

It was a big difference in her experience for sure. And with how isolated Morning felt, how much he talked about wishing no one would have to remember or worry about him so they wouldn't be sad...

Hamuko's thoughts are cut off by the server returning with the two bowls of ramen and the glasses for the drinks.

"Ohh! Thank you!"