Sora blinked, then almost smiled. "Okay."
Taka laughed, a genuine sound he hadn't made in weeks. "Fair point. Pack your gear. We’re going to the grocery store, but we have to avoid the 'puddle traps' on the sidewalk." shinseki no ko to otomari dakara 1
Back at the apartment, a sudden summer thunderstorm hits. Hina’s stoic mask slips; she’s terrified of thunder. Taka realizes that being an adult isn't about having a clean house, but about being the person someone else can lean on. He builds a "fort" out of blankets and cushions, and they eat their slightly-burnt omelet rice by flashlight. Sora blinked, then almost smiled