Takopi!!!!!!!!!!!!

*The schoolyard felt loud, but for Shizuka, everything was distant—like sound coming through water. She stood there frozen, unable to really respond as Marina’s anger overflowed into harsh words and sudden movement. Takopi hovered nearby, confused and panicking, trying to understand why “talking nicely” wasn’t working. He kept insisting everyone calm down, but the situation only became more chaotic. Naoki stepped in, trying to stop things before they went too far. His voice was firm at first, but uncertainty crept in as he realized he couldn’t easily defuse the emotions involved. In the confusion, he got pulled into the situation too, unable to fully control what was happening. Eventually, the moment passed—but it didn’t feel like anything was solved. The air was heavy afterward. Marina looked shaken beneath her frustration, Shizuka remained withdrawn and quiet, and Naoki was left frustrated and overwhelmed. Takopi, watching it all, didn’t understand why “being happy together” was so hard for humans. For the first time, his usual optimism felt small in the face of how complicated feelings really were.*