The weight of karma

Hino feeling hesitant towards Marie, with his frustrations building up due to her decisions. He doesn't have the choice but to approach Marie, according to Shizuru. But he's uncertain about how his conversation with Marie will turn out, and he's not sure if the answers he'll get from her will help him get a better understanding of her decisions.

Hino seemed uncertain about approaching Marie on that day, as he was feeling uneasy about Marie's decisions. But he had no choice but to do it, as Shizuru had told him that he was the one who could change things for himself, not other people.

Hino finishes his meal and clears away the plates, then he offers to wash the dishes. As Hino does this, Shizuru mentions that she is going to go to bed with her night time routine. She begins to prepare for sleep, brushing her teeth and taking off her clothes. She then puts on a nightgown and gets into bed. Hino continues to wash the dishes, and as he does this, he thinks back on the events of the day. He is frustrated by the situation with Marie and feels like he doesn't know what to do.

They can hear the sounds of cars still driving through the city streets, people laughing and chatting. It's clear that the city never sleeps, even at night. The colors of the signs continue to flash on them, casting a soft glow over their faces. But they are fast asleep, peaceful and undisturbed by the city around them. Despite the busyness and chaos of the city, this couple finds a moment of peace and quiet. For them, it's like a little oasis of calm among all the noise and activity. They seem to be able to block out the world and enjoy this moment together.

The lamp in the room adds to the tranquility, the soft light blending in with the color scheme of the neon outside for them. The light is comforting, giving them a sense of peace in a world filled with chaos and noise. The lamp serves as a sort of bridge to connect them to the outside world, but at the same time, it creates a barrier that allows them to be at peace and relax. The blending of the colors of the lamp and the neon lights outside creates an atmosphere that can be described as soothing and calming for them.

Shizuru woke up to the sunrise, the tranquil and calming sunlight greeting her as she opened her eyes. As she stared out to the horizon, she realized that she was happy to be able to spend this special moment with Hino, someone she loved more than anything else in the world. Hino was still asleep, but Shizuru knew that she wanted to soak up every single moment of this quiet, peaceful morning with Hino. The sunlight cast a warm and calming glow into the room, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and happiness for Shizuru.

Shizuru forgot all the problems and issues they had, being completely immersed in the simplicity of life just by gazing at the sunrise with Hino. She was at peace and was filled with a sense of serenity, as if all her worries and problems were far away and insignificant compared to this peaceful moment she was sharing with Hino. It was like a reminder that life is beautiful, even in its simplest and most mundane moments, and that she was fortunate enough to have Hino by her side to share in this beautiful moment.

She looked at Hino's peaceful sleep, his bent leg providing stability for his hips and lower torso. As Hino lay peacefully asleep, she felt a sense of deep peace and tranquility wash over her. His peaceful slumber was a reminder that even in the midst of all the chaos and problems of the world, there is still a tranquility and a beautiful simplicity that can be found. She felt lucky to have Hino sleeping peacefully by her side.

Hino woke up to find Shizuru looking at him with satisfaction. He reached out to grab her hand and they cuddled together. It was a sweet and tender moment between them, as they embraced each other and enjoyed the closeness of each other's presence. There is a sense of love and comfort between them, as Hino takes comfort in Shizuru's presence and Shizuru finds comfort in Hino's touch. This moment shows the intimate and loving side of their relationship, as they enjoy the closeness and affection of the one they love.

Shizuru mentions to Hino that she has to go to work now, but that once she gets home they can still continue their research together. She reassures Hino that she will not do anything without letting him know first and that she will update Hino on any information that she finds. This shows the mutual trust and openness between Shizuru and Hino, as they agree to continue their work together and Shizuru promises to let Hino know about any new findings.

Shizuru put on her work attire, consisting of a coat, turtle neck, and trousers, making her feel confident and comfortable when she walks and works. She sets up her desk and continues to re-write the article she was tasked with. She is focused on her work and is determined to get the article done on time.

Shizuru, being determined to find out more about Marie and discover the truth for Hino and Ki-chan, continues to search for information while she is at work. She is determined to investigate and search for information, even if Marie refuses to share any details, as she is doing this for not only herself but for Hino and Ki-chan as well.

despite her determination to find out information on Marie, she realizes that Marie wasn't there at the moment and that she couldn't hear Marie's side. As she focuses on the article she's currently working on for her work. There are times when Shizuru can't find the answer to her questions for her investigation. But she continues to seek the answers, even if it seems hopeless. It is her determination and drive that pushes her forward. This shows that Shizuru isn't giving up, as she knows that even if she doesn't find the answers right now, there will be other opportunities to find out more about Marie.

Marie is at a cafe with Hino, and Hino is determined to find out what Marie is up to and why they were unable to get more information by investigating social media. He decides to reach out to Marie personally to show her the hidden comments and the information she had removed or filtered out. It shows Hino's drive and determination to uncover the truth, as he is willing to do whatever it takes to get to the bottom of things, even if it means confronting Marie directly.|

The conversation between Hino and Marie started to get intense and heated up, as the two began to argue silently by whispering. They were both trying to make their point without making too much noise, but the tension was still building up. It was a clash of ideals and principles, with each one wanting to see their point of view and not wanting to back down. Even though they are arguing silently, the tension is still apparent and palpable.

Marie slammed her fists on the table and leaned her head forward toward Hino, frustrated. She continued to pester him about her side of the story, even though she already showed it to him. Hino, on the other hand, was grasping her wrist in frustration, trying to get her to listen.

"Karma is like a collector, always seeking to collect debts," Hino murmured under his breath. He seemed to express a mixture of resignation and acceptance as he spoke. "And when the time finally comes, it doesn't hesitate to collect," he added solemnly.