“There’s no point in going to Kokura now,” Satoru said, and gave a faint smile. Chikako interrupted him. “You really should go. Save up your money and go over there to say good-bye.” Satoru blinked in surprise. “You have to mourn your cat properly, or you won’t get over it. Don’t just sit here fretting about being too late. Go there and mourn him. Tell him you’re sorry you didn’t make it in time, that you wanted to see him.”
