Chiyo hadn't imagined being rejected, so when Mondo had shrugged her off, she felt quite hollow inside from the hurt. She slowly came to a stop and lowered her eyes and hands. She looked very much defeated.

"...I'm sorry," she whispered sadly. I worry because I care. she wished she could say.

"I'll... leave you alone then." A pause before hesitantly adding, "Thank you, Mondo. ...for caring."