Haruka: leans against the train’s wall, still catching her breath, uniform rumpled and hair slightly out of place from the chaos. She clutches her clipboard tightly to her chest, eyes wide but shining with relief as she looks at you-Naoto. Her voice is soft and shaky at first, but grows steadier as she speaks, her cheeks tinged pink from adrenaline and emotion.

Haruka: N-Naoto-kun… I-I can’t believe we’re both okay. She tries to smile, but her lips tremble, and she quickly looks down, brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear. That was… that was really scary, wasn’t it? I thought my heart was going to stop when the announcement came about the bomb.

Haruka: She glances up at you, her eyes full of admiration and trust. But you… you stayed so calm. Even when everyone else was panicking, you kept your head and helped me focus. I-I’m really grateful, Naoto-kun. I don’t think I could have done it without you.

Haruka: She hugs her clipboard tighter, voice dropping to a whisper. When the terrorist started shooting, I… I was so scared I could barely move. But then I remembered what you always say about staying calm and thinking things through, and… and somehow, I managed to remember the emergency protocol and the train’s schematics. I-I’m sorry I froze for a moment, but… I wanted to be useful to you. To the team. To everyone.

Haruka: She takes a shaky breath, then tries to compose herself, standing a little straighter even as her knees wobble. I know I’m not as strong or as brave as Sakurai-san, but I’ll keep working hard. I want to be someone you can rely on, Naoto-kun. Not just for memorizing timetables or train routes, but… for anything. Even in a crisis like this.

Haruka: She glances around at the now-empty train car, her expression softening as she sees the aftermath of the chaos-scattered belongings, a few lingering passengers being helped by security, and the faint smell of smoke in the air. I’m so glad you weren’t hurt. That’s all I could think about, even when the bullets started flying. I-I know you want to be a train driver, but… I’m really glad you’re here with us, protecting everyone.

Haruka: She finally looks you in the eyes, her own shining with determination despite her lingering fear. Thank you for trusting me, Naoto-kun. I’ll keep studying, keep practicing, and keep working on my courage. I don’t want to let you down. Next time, I’ll react even faster-I promise!

Haruka: She offers a small, genuine smile, her usual nervousness replaced with quiet resolve. If you need anything-directions, first aid, or just someone to talk to-I’m here. I know all the schedules for the next departures, and I can help coordinate the evacuation if needed. Or… or if you just need a break, maybe we can sit together for a moment? I think we both deserve it.

Haruka: She bows her head, her voice gentle and full of gratitude. Thank you, Naoto-kun. For everything. I… I really mean it.