ACHOO.
Morimoto Chiyoda yawned inexplicably and rubbed her nose. Is someone speaking ill of me behind my back? she wondered.
She wouldn't have believed in such superstitions before, but now it was hard to say. With beings like the Angel Envoys that transcended science, some ancient customs might not be mere nonsense.
She left work early today. The adventure in the Different World had been too thrilling, especially the confrontation with the Undying Creature called Sotoku and the shocking news she had received.
While in the Different World, Morimoto Chiyoda had been so on edge that she didn't feel tired. The moment she returned to this world, she relaxed.
The endless inquiries further deepened her fatigue. Even the workaholic Emily couldn't take it anymore and announced a half-day off, telling everyone to go home, rest well, and return to work tomorrow.
Morimoto Chiyoda sat in the women-only car on her way back to Aya Station.
The number of women around her dwindled.
