For Sensei's sake, Yuki tried to smile. Being a kid was usually a happy thing even if it hadn't been for him or any of the zodiac cursed so far as he knew. But Mono seemed sad, and he recalled the younger boy having the paper bag over his face so that wasn't a good indication in his own mind. And it made him wonder what kind of upbringing Nida himself had.

"I hope that's a good thing."