[Really, on seeing that reaction, she reflexively tries to harden her face, but it's all she can do to prevent herself from tearing up a little. That look has, if not recognition, an acceptance. And that is all she needs - Rena's state was so bad then of course she wouldn't really remember, but she would have it trigger something she did remember. For a moment, Haruhi is completely without words for the moment]
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