Good evening, Sensei. I was passing by, so I came to say hello.

It will soon be morning, have you been working this whole time?

I am worried.

Well... I just feel more at ease working than sleeping, I guess.

If you have no intention of telling me about your struggles... Then I know of a good way to deal with that.

Please, come here. Let me hold you.

......You've gotten thinner since the last time we met. You look pale, too.

Is there anything I can do for you?

Are you worried about me? That makes me happy. I feel better already, thanks to you.

That... does not seem to be the case.

...could I get an explanation?

When you are agonizing over something you cannot tell anyone, being held can bring comfort.

......I used to do this often with those children, too.

...I see.

But I'm an Adult, and a Sensei, so I'll be fine.

There is no need to hold back. At present, I am not a student.

More importantly... I am an Onee-chan, after all.