[Yasu has never pet a dog before in her life, but finds the process oddly relieving as she scritches Dylan's ears.

But there's something she needs to say, even if somewhere deep down she knows that Gospel House doesn't entirely deserve the defense.]

It's n- not like, um...

That the orphanage did that to me. [She pauses, having to take several moments to breathe after remembering that she exposed her shameful secret to everyone in class.] I've had it for, er, as long as I c- can remember. It hurts a little bit when I, um, get taller or something, but... really, it's fine.

But still, I... [Yasu curls up, one hand still petting Dylan.] I don't want to go back there. I really don't.