Soyo arrived very late at RiNG. The sky was already dim, and a fierce gale was blowing outside, whipping up lifeless fallen leaves and dust carried by ocean currents. It ruffled Soyo's long chestnut hair, scattering the sorrow that lingered in the young girl's eyes.
Soyo was happy. It wasn't because Mutsumi had temporarily agreed to accompany her to practice, nor because everyone hadn't blamed her for doing something so selfish with the MyGO!!!!! channel... well, perhaps those factors played a small part.
What truly made Soyo happy was that the Doctor had sent her a direct message.
Chapter 272