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Kazuhiro's greeting appeared to have gone unnoticed, but Rue took it to heart. She knew he was also a prisoner of Persona. There was no reason for her to disregard his polite behavior. It was quite a feat for someone like them to even smile. She continued on her way after him without meeting the eyes of her peers. Though several people nodded curtiously to her as she passed, her face remained impassive, indifferent. She was approaching the entrance to the highschool when she felt a set of eyes on her. They were different than the others; not respective or awe-filled, but distant and unconcerned. She halted with her hand on the door and looked to her right where the tree-line began.

"Onii-san," Michio called shyly, waving slightly but overall remaining fairly still. He brightened at the small smile that lifted the corners of her lips. He moved towards her, running in that cute childish way that was almost a skip. As soon as he was close enough, he jumped at her to embrace her.

It was a heart-warming, rare scene to watch. Several sighs and smiles lifted up the general area. Rue held Michio to her in genuine care. Again, it was a rare scene to see her in such a pleasant mood. Perhaps it was even more rare for her lips to be so upturned, even though it was a light smile that broke out on her face.

"I have to go to class, Michio," the blonde said finally and unfurled her arms from around the small boy. "I'll see you later, ok?" she added gently.

"Will you help me write a letter to Mommy?" he asked brightly, unaware.

Rue's expression didn't falter, although a silent pity enveloped her. "Definately. Go to class now, Michio." She turned him around and gave him a little pat on the bottom in the general direction of the Elementary Building. With that, she turned as well and entered the highschool.