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I'm sorry, Zima, Istina. I... messed up again...

Cut the crap.

What'd you mess up? You saved me. I didn't even have a chance to thank you.

But...

No buts.

Gummy, you were scared, but you still protected us.

Exactly.

Besides... I know exactly how strong you are. If you really bashed his head in with all your strength, his brains would be splattered all over the ground.

But he––

He's fine. Don't worry.

Actually, can't you smack him again to wake him up?

It's okay...

I, I kept things under control...

You did.

During that last swing, you managed to hold back your power. I saw it, clear as day.

Gummy.

Come here.

You too, Zima.

You don't need us?

What are you playing at?

Settle down! Stop crowding around me!

Amidst the chaos, the children of the Ursus Student Self-government Group form an intimate gathering.

Istina takes Gummy's left hand, while Zima takes her right hand. The little bears hold hands, their foreheads touching. Nobody backs away even when their cheeks get itchy brushing against their friends' hair.

Gummy presses her head against her friends', their foreheads gently touching just as they always do when they play together.

And her friends press back against her intimately.

Gummy, do you remember what I said before?

You're doing great.

Don't be afraid. We'll always be with you.

That's right, you heard her! You did a great job, Gummy! That last block was great!

Hehe, you're almost stronger than a certain someone who can't control her temper.

Huuuuh? You talkin' about me?!

Pfft...

Zima, don't start jumping around! Your wounds!

Have I...

Have I really done it? Did I really manage to control my strength?

You did. You held back.

I do think we'll be able to wake that fellow up pretty soon. Then we can ask where the children are.

Trust me. I have ways of making him talk.

Gummy, you not only protected us, but also those children.

I... kept things under control...

I did it!

I'll have to bring this along, and that... Oh, and some bread too!

Phew... I've finally finished packing my bag.

Papa, Mama, Lada is going to go find you two soon!

Even though Dr. Kal'tsit said it'll be hard, I still want to give it a try!

By the way, I don't have to hesitate when hitting people anymore... Because I know I'll be able to control my strength at the end!

I won't be a burden on my friends... and I won't be a burden on Papa and Mama.

Thanks to them, even though I still have nightmares, I'm not so scared anymore.

Papa, Mama, I'm having a great time here.

Oh, I have to go meet up with my friends now. This will be my first time going out on my own, but I'll definitely come back. I know they'll be waiting for me.

Phew.

Alright, I'll end the recording right there.

––Let's gooo!