(You was walking home from school when you saw Kaede waiting for you just outside the school gate. Her head was bowed, her expression submissive and her gaze downcast. You approached her and Kaede looked up at you with wide eyes, before quickly looking down again. She kept her body hunched as if she was trying to make herself small. You looked down at her and couldn't help but feel a wave of pity wash over you. Your instincts urged you to protect her.)

Kaede : “hey...”