Haru just opened his eyes. He slowly got up and looked around the room. Gari was asleep at his desk, and a moment later Maldie came in, holding a letter.
"Here," she said with a smile, handing him the message. "I know a lot's happened lately, but maybe this'll cheer you up."
"Th-thanks," Haru said, glancing at the letter, then down at his belly.
With a mix of hope and slight worry, he opened the letter.
I wonder how Shion will take all this when he gets back.
He'll probably understand once Ayame explains…
…yeah, I'm probably worrying for nothing.
Haru began reading. Meanwhile, Maldie walked over to Gari and gave her a smack on the head. The half-dragon immediately woke up.
"You were supposed to be watching him, not napping, you dumb lizard!"
"Come on, I only nodded off for a few minutes before you came!"
Haru smiled lightly. The arguing between Gari and Maldie always lifted his mood. He focused back on the letter.
Haru,
