Suichi chuckled as Reika mentioned the coffee was still bitter. "Yeah, it's really hard to completely get rid of the bitterness without putting too much additives in. That's why I prefer my coffee black, erm, without anything in it. I rather enjoy the bitterness though as it helps make me more alert." He decided not to comment on the amazing amount of sugar she put in it as that was her decision.

As she stated it was impossible that there was no way suffering could be eliminated without death he simply nodded. Not because he agreed with her, but because he already understood her point and wasn't going to state the same thing twice. He had no interest in repeating himself, and he understood that she wasn't stupid just naive. Then a sudden realization dawned within him, what if she didn't really understand what suffering was?

He smiled lightly as Reika attached herself to him again by grabbing his arm. "I was wondering. What is your understanding of suffering? What does it mean to you?" If he knew what it meant to her then he had a baseline to work with and then he could definitely make some progress. He asked this as he walked with her towards his father's shop.

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Kyoko waved as everyone left and then as Chou started leaving she hugged her. "Good work today." As she let go she smiled. "See you."

With that she waved lightly and headed for her apartment to take a nice nap and watch some TV before going to bed. She had college in the morning and then after that club activities. She wondered exactly what that announcement at her university had been earlier. Perhaps someone could fill her in tomorrow.