[ That's what she was talking about before... ah, well. Whatever, it doesn't matter, ultimately. ]
I don't really care, you know. You both mostly know what you're doing, and you're actually together again. I'm not going to dictate what you can and can't do or anything.
Anyway... you're right. I'll try to bring it up soon.
[There’s the briefest of moments where mentioning Speck causes Yuuto to tense. He holds his breath, clenches his fist, and thinks way too many things at once. Their little argument in Canis Major still haunts him more than he’d like.
… but the moment passes. He buries those thoughts and puts on a head empty expression.]
Wouldn’t that be good for Speck-san? It might build character.
...I'm pretty sure they were only nice to you to gain your favor. Not that they really needed to, but... well, that's why I've asked you to start saying "no".
...when someone is trying to gain someone's attention and they find out they can't get it, no matter how hard they try... that'd cause them to give up, I'd think.
Yuuto... no matter what. I don't want anyone to use you as a stepping stone. No one, not even me.
...I won't make any promises that I'll get along with them. To be honest, I don't think I will at all.
But... I'll try to be cordial if I can. The moment they badmouth you or consider you a plaything though, I can't be held responsible for anything I say or do.
I'm sorry. It must be troublesome to put up with me being like this... and I don't see any reason why I would yell at you? You needed space... I'm glad that you feel better.
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...although. I guess it helps that we live by ourselves? We wouldn't need to get a hotel or anything.
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Not even going there.
Especially when his brain has a rare instance of being On when Ryoko says that. He stares.]
… Oh. [No way she thinks that about the day Inaba was sick.]
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...what's that look for?
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What comes out of his mouth:]
Do you think that’s why Inaba got sick?
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Did. Did you do that outside first?
[ yuuto????? ]
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[wait.]
Oh! Uhhh. We… didn’t do anything at the hotel. Except… kiss. Did you think…
Anyway, uh. What I’m saying is! It’s normal to have to set boundaries. You two should talk about it…
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I don't really care, you know. You both mostly know what you're doing, and you're actually together again. I'm not going to dictate what you can and can't do or anything.
Anyway... you're right. I'll try to bring it up soon.
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[He still sounds surprised when he says it.]
We should all go out somewhere… together… Aisaka-san hasn’t gotten a chance to meet her properly. I think they’d understand each other..?
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And... well...
[ ...It's Yuuto. It should be okay. Right? ]
Taiga... when she's mad, sometimes doesn't hold back. She--
[ A thought crosses her mind right away. ]
She's not allowed to meet Speck, under any circumstances.
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… but the moment passes. He buries those thoughts and puts on a head empty expression.]
Wouldn’t that be good for Speck-san? It might build character.
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...In faux surprise. ]
Why, Yumeno Yuuto. I'm surprised at you.
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[ Person? Is that even the right word? ]
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[Or maybe that was only because he was desirable in that moment? He’s not sure.]
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They used to try really hard, though. We’d always do our best to help people… I wish that I understood why they’d stopped.
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Yuuto... no matter what. I don't want anyone to use you as a stepping stone. No one, not even me.
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[Yuuto sighs.]
I’m sorry that they’ve caused so much trouble for you. There’s no way that Inaba will let them help her now either.
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Even though you know what they've put you through...?
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… Yeah. I love them. At least… I thought that I did.
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...I won't make any promises that I'll get along with them. To be honest, I don't think I will at all.
But... I'll try to be cordial if I can. The moment they badmouth you or consider you a plaything though, I can't be held responsible for anything I say or do.
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[He sounds very conflicted… But he does want to be better.]
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You're too kind. Really, there's no reason you shouldn't yell at me for being a jerk to you.
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