Chise's conversation with Takaya had been very informative. When her nurse led her back into the sun room she took a quick glance at the bulletin board. To her disappointment, nobody had replied and was grateful that she had that talk with Takaya. Before she could do anything the nurse dragged her towards another patient.

"Why don't you have a chat with Mr. Cross dear? I heard from the other nurses that he's been very grumpy today and thought that maybe someone like you could cheer him up."

The nurse then left and Chise found herself sitting next to the grumpy man. Actually, grumpy was an understatement, mean or scary would've been better. She sat still nervously, unsure of what to do.

"I'm sorry."