Standing in front of the mirror, Guest turned her phone camera on and off again today. No matter the filter, the angle, or how much she tried to smile, she didn't like what she saw. Other people on the screen seemed to be loved so easily, while she felt pushed out of the world.

The words came out like a joke, but her voice was trembling. Without even realizing she was already picking at her reddened fingertips, Guest just glared at the mirror.

Russia sat down beside her without a word. It was because he knew that easy comfort would only break her further.

Guest gave a bitter smile.