It feels like I'm being selfish to admit this, when there are people I care about here, but I really miss my best friend. Chie and I grew up together, and she was there for me when I didn't have anyone else I could really call a friend. We've been through a lot together, and I...I don't want her to be here, because I don't want her to get hurt or anything, but I miss her.

...and I miss getting to laugh with everyone. I think, if it's spring when I get home, the first thing I'm going to do is call everyone and get them together for a picnic under the cherry blossoms outside my family's inn. Just so we can all talk and laugh and smile without anything to be afraid of. There isn't nearly enough time to laugh, or to smile here.