[A sad little smile. Utena keeps her steady focus on the table, but she does at least speak up. She had come here with a plan in mind...had thought of the words to say, but thinking and doing are two different things, and some of her resolve has faded in person.]

It's just that...I was always so eager to go home before. I would've never thought...thought that it would feel like this. I... [A pause; she squeezes Mami's hands.] I'm going to miss you.