"Your parents' romantic story from back then?" Ruri Ujo laughed when she heard Mouri Ran's question. "Those two... I remember they had a huge fight during an elementary school home economics class over whether eggs should be dipped in sauce or soy sauce."
Mouri Ran froze. She had wanted to use this rare acquaintance to learn about her parents' beautiful past, then find a way to awaken their old memories and get them to end their separation and reconcile... But their romantic past had involved fighting over such a trivial matter?
Ruri Ujo recalled their youthful middle school days with considerable nostalgia. "Later, after everyone had finished cooking, the teacher told us to taste the food. Eri and Kogoro ate in exactly the same order, and even their movements looked like they were staring into a mirror."
"We happened to notice how synchronized they were and couldn't help bursting out laughing. Only then did they notice each other's movements, and they had another huge fight, telling the other not to copy them."
Ruri Ujo spread her hands. "I really don't know whether they were in sync or not."
Mouri Ran said, "Of course they were in sync!"
Just then, a door directly across from them at the end of the corridor suddenly opened, and several staff members emerged in small groups.
Ruri Ujo glanced up and let out a surprised cry.
The staff across from her froze. Looking at the fairly prominent actress, they nervously asked, "Miss Ujo? What is it?"
"Nothing. I just didn't expect the sea view to be so beautiful." Ruri Ujo walked to the window and looked out at the surging waves. "They even created an artificial beach off to the side—since we're already here, let's go outside and walk on the sand. A newly made