[ She doesn't expect that kind of reaction, blinking a few times before smiling reassuringly. ]

It's okay. It was a long time ago.

[ Minako turns to pick up the napkin full of strawberries from the table next to her, using that as an excuse to avoid the inevitable look of sympathy he'll give her. ]

I bet it's tough to be so far away from family. How did your parents take you leaving to come out here?