Yuri's still not back yet? It's been five days...
Hm, what's this?
A letter? Not like him to leave his stuff lying around.
I wonder if it says anything about where he went.
Well, it's just sitting there. Can't hurt to take a peek,
[cdb]right?
"Are you well? Eating enough? I worry about you all
[cdb]the time."
"Thank you for sending money always. I want to see
[cdb]you soon."
Huh. Is this letter for Yuri? It's got a different name
[cdb]on it.
Having fun?
Yuri?! Wow, you really snuck up on me. When did
[cdb]you get back?
Just now. More importantly, why are you snooping
[cdb]through things that don't belong to you?
Choose your next words carefully if you don't want
[cdb]them to be your last.
Apologize for reading the letter.
Pretend you didn't read the letter.
I'm sorry. It was just sitting out in the open, so I
[cdb]thought it'd be OK if I read it.
I was worried you weren't coming back.
It's not what it looks like. You've been gone for a
[cdb]while, so I just wanted to see if you were back yet.
Then what's with the letter? Lying doesn't really work
[cdb]when you've been caught red-handed.
Oh, never mind. I can't imagine you'd have a
[cdb]reason to pry into my affairs.
I suppose this is what I get for taking off without
[cdb]telling anyone. And for being so careless.
Yeah, I thought you'd be the last person to leave
[cdb]something like this behind.
You must've left in a hurry.
You could say that.
Ask about the letter.
Mind your own business.
Was it because of the letter? I assume it's from
[cdb]someone in your family. Maybe a little brother or
[cdb]sister?
Ha, my mother, actually. She doesn't really have a
[cdb]way with words, I know.
I see. Well, it must've been important. But I know it's
[cdb]none of my business.
I appreciate your concern, but I don't mind.
The letter is from my mother.
She's always been prone to illness, but lately her
[cdb]condition has grown worse. I try to visit whenever
[cdb]she asks to see me.
Obviously, there are times when I can't go, but...
I have to take all the time I can get, right? I never
[cdb]know which visit will be my final chance to see her.
I understand. Once someone's gone, they're gone.
But wait, the name on that letter... Is that your
[cdb]real name?
So Yuri's an alias and you're really Reg—
No need to say it. And yes. What parent would
[cdb]call their kid by an alias anyway?
Fair point. It's a nice name though. Why hide it?
In my line of work, it pays to have more than a few
[cdb]names. And don't go telling anyone about this.
You won't like to find out what happens if you do.
Promise to keep it a secret.
Joke around.
I won't, promise. And if I do slip up, you're free to do
[cdb]your worst.
OK, take it down a notch. Besides, a threat like that's
[cdb]kinda tempting. Makes me wanna "slip up" just to see
[cdb]what happens.
You don't think I'm serious? Fine then. Just don't say
I didn't warn you.
In any case, I am sorry for prying. And for what it's
[cdb]worth, I hope your mom gets better soon.
If it were easy to cure, then we wouldn't even be
[cdb]talking about it. But I appreciate the sentiment
[cdb]nonetheless.