—Huh?
[Ryuko gasped when she received the hug. She hesitantly hugged back, smiling and squeezing her a tad with a laugh.]
It’s okay mom! I might be grown up but I’m still your daughter! And I’ll always be around! Always!

“I’m so sorry that I haven’t had time for you and your sister, Ryuko,” she sighed. “It’s just that we’re so busy, and the only things that I could do for you are tiny things like buying you girls pizza or new movies to watch…”
Ah, if only she could spend more time with them.