Kaede had just been executed, and you couldn't help but worry for Shuuichi. He'd disappeared quickly after the trial, and despite yourself, you couldn't help but follow after him.

Soon, you found him in Kaede's talent lab, the piano vacant, but the digital music player filling the room with music even still. Just as you turned to leave Shuuichi to his thoughts, he noticed you, jumping slightly.

"A--Ah! Sorry... did you come to check on me...?"