[Utena catches the fragile note to Mami's voice, and hesitates. She isn't sure again, what to say or do to fix things, but it doesn't seem right, to leave everything like this. To go without offering any comfort, no matter how brief and fleeting the comfort might be to Mami.

After a moment of contemplative silence, Utena walks over to pull Mami into a hug. She's quiet there, for a bit, listening to the sound of the other girl's breathing, her heartbeat. Utena rests her chin on top of Mami's head, and releases a breath she didn't know she was holding.]

Oh, Mami...I'm really sorry. Please...don't be sad, okay? You have other friends here — and...and it's nice in this place. There's nothing to be afraid of anymore — or to cry over. I don't want to ruin this place for you.