Hey, Umi? Why's the corridor pitch black?

I wonder why? Perhaps they are trying to conserve electricity?

Well, we have the light from our smartphones and we are all together, so I do not think we are in any danger.

I know, but…

What seems to be the matter?

Are you, perhaps, afraid of the dark?

I wouldn't exactly say that I'm scared, but I guess I'm just a little worried.

*Giggle* You are the nervous type, after all. It will be okay.

*Giggle* Now that I think about it, we're all here together, so there really isn't anything for me to worry about.

You may also be concerned because you are not familiar with the place. Nijigasaki is a particularly large school as well.

Oh, I know! If you're worried, how about we hold hands?

What?! B-But I'm not a kid or anything…

I am not especially great with dark places, either…

*Chuckle* Then let's help each other out.

Yes, indeed!

It's been a while since we've held hands like this, huh? But… Your hand's actually pretty warm.

I-Is the sweat on my hands bothering you?!

Relax! That's not what I meant.

Thank goodness. Um, your hand is warm as well, Kotori.

*Chuckle* We've helped each other out ever since we were kids. Let's keep on doing that, okay?