Úpermoira

Season 3 Arc 2

Arc 2

Scene 0

– So...

A scene that was very common in the past, which over time became rare, now happened. Andou, Aisa, Sora, Zenska and Kieza were in the staff room of the Ocurrens bar:

– I know that everyone has other problems now.. - Aisa continued her speech - but I think it's important that we talk about this.

Maybe there was even a certain melancholy in that "meeting". What was once routine for them, on Saturday mornings, eventually fell apart, and now, with new problems, they are forced to return to that routine. But it is no longer the same:

– Does anyone... have any news about Iro?

Silence. No one answered for a while:

– I think it would be better to ask if someone has any contact with him - Kieza said - both he and Kirisaki, after that, disappeared completely.

Since the end of 2020, a certain "taboo" has been created among the population of Dìxía. No one ever mentioned her name again, no one spoke of her, no one even remembered her. Everyone went on with their lives as if nothing had happened. No one liked to remember that day:

- Of course - Zenska replied - Everyone blames themselves.

- It was also the first time I saw Iro like that - Andou completed

- And it was the last time I saw him - Sora said

- Are you serious that this is our better? - Aisa said - How many times has this pattern repeated itself? When Mio tried to kill herself we had to count on Future's help, then... - She hesitated - ... - And now, Iro cuts ties with everyone and we're just going to accept this?

- What do you suggest we do? - Kieza asked

- I don't have much of an idea either - Zenska continued - Iro was always very closed off, he didn't talk about himself.

- He and Mia are like that - Sora snorted - or... well... she was. Maybe only she would be able to figure him out - She remained silent, pondering

– Maybe we should just give him time - Andou said

– More time? - Aisa protested - It's been 2 years! I don't want to lose another friend. Everyone here is getting married, dating, living their own lives and we're just going to ignore our friends?

Again, everyone remained silent for a long time:

– I don't want to callout someone.. - Kieza said, her red, sharp eyes - but I think Andou is hiding something.

– Yeah - Zenska agreed - if Iro is missing, how is the bar running smoothly?

– Tell us, Andou - Sora teased

He looked around, distressed, but eventually gave in:

– Iro is fine, guys - He sighed - he asked me to take care of the bar, he needs time for himself. It's not like he's going to do anything. His emotions are artificially created, he's in an "inertia" now and just needs time.

– That doesn't seem "good" to me - Sora laughed - he's just avoiding the real problem.

– It's his mourning - Andou replied

– We can visit him eventually, if that calms you down - Kieza said

– Yeah... maybe that's the best idea - Aisa said