Kirumi is outside, currently doing the following. She even has the same, dead-inside look on her face.

Taking a fairly long drag, Kirumi sighs afterwards before flicking the cigarette to the floor, promptly stamping it out.

Kirumi never smokes, she hasn't in years actually. Tonight though? Tonight called for it, there's too many intrusive thoughts not to.

Kirumi gives a small sigh, shaking her head as she loosens her tie. "Under normal circumstances, I could pull myself together but tonight is different."

Kirumi had put out and stamped the cigarette out, looking to the other. "Perhaps, although I would hate to trouble you with my own troubles, Ms. Cynder."

"We've only just met, and yet you're concerned for me?" Kirumi gave a small chuckle, shaking her head. "Perhaps there is hope..."

"It's rare people can connect to me, seeing as how I'm so distant. In truth, I've just felt... Trapped, as of late." Kirumi straightened and tightened her tie just a little bit before speaking again. "Perhaps you can bestow the words upon me to actually let me 'break free'."

"I haven't taken a single puff in years, so your inference is correct. As for my breaking free comment, I feel trapped in an emotional sense. I truly love my significant other, but... I'm not sure how much longer I can keep it together."

"She's... Been avoiding me like the plague lately. She wasn't in the right of mind, and I did something rather foolish." Kirumi's expression soured as she spoke, the weight of the guilt being felt in her words. "I've tried to reconcile, but she doesn't want to hear it."

"I've attempted to distract myself in my work to do just that, and yet it's failed." Kirumi gave a rather dry chuckle, almost as if she was going to say something snarky afterwards. Yet, she doesn't. "What if she... Doesn't want to see me again?"

Kirumi appreciates the words of advice, even if it came off that way. After all, sometimes tough love is just what somebody needs to snap out of something. "You're right, Ms. Cynder... I express my utmost gratitude for your kind words. Next I see her, I'll make sure to ask."

Kirumi just gave a small chuckle, nodding. "Sometimes, just a small pep-talk is all that's needed. Thank you again, Ms. Cynder."

"I'd hate to constantly depend on you, but I'll keep that in mind." Kirumi stands up, giving a small bow. "Should you need to ever talk to anyone however, I extend the same offer to you."

"I fear she feels this way because of me, I---! I've failed, both as a maid /and/ a significant other..."

Kirumi gives a sigh, shaking her head as she leans back against the wall. "I've profusely apologized several times, even got on my hands and knees... Was that not enough, or too much?"

After only a few minutes of playing, Kirumi stepped inside with a platter in hand. "Dearest, are you alright?"

Kirumi is currently in a hot tub, simply relaxing at this time of night. Not much is on her mind, but she needs a nice soak right now.

"Yes, of course." Kirumi gives a small nod, bowing lightly before locking eyes with the other.

"Thank you, Mr. Momota. Your kind words are very much appreciated."