Thud.  
Midsummer collapsed onto the sofa. Her chest rose and fell steadily, showing she was still breathing.  

“Uh… are you okay?”  

I climbed down from the sofa, worried, and moved closer to check on her. She had both hands covering her face, making it impossible to see her expression. Not wanting to invade her personal space, I gently tapped her arm with a finger.  

“Are you feeling all right?”  

“Ugh… uuugh…!”  

“Does something hurt?”  

“Ugh…! I can’t take it anymore!”  

Suddenly, Hanyeoreum reached out. I could’ve dodged easily with my beastfolk …