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No, it is pretty practical. I'd applaud you for it, but you're rudely holding onto me at the moment?
[ give him his hand back ]
I just think that if you like someone, you should just go for it sometimes. [ ... ] And even if the two of you decide to hold off, that's fine. I just don't want to be part of the reason for that decision.
It's not something I'll appreciate.
[ give him his hand back ]
I just think that if you like someone, you should just go for it sometimes. [ ... ] And even if the two of you decide to hold off, that's fine. I just don't want to be part of the reason for that decision.
It's not something I'll appreciate.
[ . . . . it's such a surprisingly sentimental reason that mineo does, in fact, let go of takeru.]
.... I don't mean to use you as an excuse or anything. That's not it.
[even if it's hard for him to explain exactly what it is, because that also feels - sentimental. fragile. didn't he already do the sincere confession thing earlier this week? it's not even that he really struggles with it - with most people. it's harder with takeru.
he finds himself hesitating for once, choking on his own sentiment. he wonders if he can get it out during this conversation - if he should.]
.... I don't mean to use you as an excuse or anything. That's not it.
[even if it's hard for him to explain exactly what it is, because that also feels - sentimental. fragile. didn't he already do the sincere confession thing earlier this week? it's not even that he really struggles with it - with most people. it's harder with takeru.
he finds himself hesitating for once, choking on his own sentiment. he wonders if he can get it out during this conversation - if he should.]
[ ah, well. he's free, so he just starts to walk again. ]
Well, whatever it is, I gave you my reason. You can accept my advice or not-- it's up to you in the end.
[ he doesn't really want to get involved, after all. and mineo is right that it would probably make things messy when you're running for a wish.
but... takeru thinks it might be nice, to not give up someone due to some obligation. ]
Well, whatever it is, I gave you my reason. You can accept my advice or not-- it's up to you in the end.
[ he doesn't really want to get involved, after all. and mineo is right that it would probably make things messy when you're running for a wish.
but... takeru thinks it might be nice, to not give up someone due to some obligation. ]
[that's a start - and mineo will move to face takeru seriously, frowning.]
.... It pisses me off when you talk about this like you're some kind of obstacle, or like it's against my interests to put you first. I don't even know what I want - not in this place when everything about love and romance seems skewed and wrong.
[when they both agreed in the first week that the idea of catching feelings was stupid. mineo did it anyway. he paid with heartache, and then swore of it moving forward. because his wish and respecting the wishes of others mattered more.]
But what I know is that right now there's nothing more important to me than—
.... It pisses me off when you talk about this like you're some kind of obstacle, or like it's against my interests to put you first. I don't even know what I want - not in this place when everything about love and romance seems skewed and wrong.
[when they both agreed in the first week that the idea of catching feelings was stupid. mineo did it anyway. he paid with heartache, and then swore of it moving forward. because his wish and respecting the wishes of others mattered more.]
But what I know is that right now there's nothing more important to me than—
[ . . . . but there's something in the sentiment. there's something in knowing that someone whose entire person has been shaped around revenge, to the point that they will risk their life and future for it, would be willing to give it up for your life. there's something in the innate knowledge that you would spend the rest of that life, if you were to receive it, trying to save them from their own choices even if it means reaching across entire fucking timelines.]
.... than being your partner.
[mineo chose his loyalties early, and he did it even when takeru didn't think of him as his partner in return.
they don't need to kiss, they don't need to be publicly nice to each other, and they don't need to engage in any type of romance that would make everything here so much harder.
but he needs to be clear that there's no chance he'd regret putting takeru first. he is a stubborn idiot with a one track mind, and it is the only good thing about him.]
.... than being your partner.
[mineo chose his loyalties early, and he did it even when takeru didn't think of him as his partner in return.
they don't need to kiss, they don't need to be publicly nice to each other, and they don't need to engage in any type of romance that would make everything here so much harder.
but he needs to be clear that there's no chance he'd regret putting takeru first. he is a stubborn idiot with a one track mind, and it is the only good thing about him.]
[ see, the thing is, normally he agrees with what mineo was saying.
he still agrees, actually? he thinks romance here is kind of stupid, especially looking at what happened to all of the known couples here. they all died? there's gay drama? it just is another thing to get in the way, or can be used against you, in some way. takeru doesn't even really want to become friends with any of these people, much less fall in love with them. but something about what mineo said pissed him off.
(well. not just something; he knows exactly why it got on his nerves, but the reason isn't something that he'd ever share.)
but it's because of that something that, when mineo started talking about confessions, and how there were actually complicated feelings involved in his idiotic social circle, that takeru decided it was best to back out. why should he keep taking mineo's firsts for no reason other than he can? and when mineo explained further, about how takeru is a priority, it--
it's stupid. there's something in what mineo is saying that just dumbfounds takeru, because it really is ridiculous that he would go so far for someone as incredibly selfish as him. ]
You need to recheck your priorities. [ ... ] Moron. You really shouldn't say things like that to me, or I'll just take advanate of you.
he still agrees, actually? he thinks romance here is kind of stupid, especially looking at what happened to all of the known couples here. they all died? there's gay drama? it just is another thing to get in the way, or can be used against you, in some way. takeru doesn't even really want to become friends with any of these people, much less fall in love with them. but something about what mineo said pissed him off.
(well. not just something; he knows exactly why it got on his nerves, but the reason isn't something that he'd ever share.)
but it's because of that something that, when mineo started talking about confessions, and how there were actually complicated feelings involved in his idiotic social circle, that takeru decided it was best to back out. why should he keep taking mineo's firsts for no reason other than he can? and when mineo explained further, about how takeru is a priority, it--
it's stupid. there's something in what mineo is saying that just dumbfounds takeru, because it really is ridiculous that he would go so far for someone as incredibly selfish as him. ]
You need to recheck your priorities. [ ... ] Moron. You really shouldn't say things like that to me, or I'll just take advanate of you.
I'd rather you didn't.
[plainly and stubbornly, as mineo frowns a bit at the thought]
I don't want to be blinded or tricked by the people I care about anymore. [not after what happened with fuji, when mineo was blind to what he was capable and just ate up the praise] So I'd rather that you just keep telling me what you want, even if you think it'll piss me off. We'll figure it out, and work together.
[because that's what partners do.]
But I think my priorities are fine. We came here together, even if we don't remember the exact same things - you're still Takeru, and I'm still me. We're winning and then we're going home together. I'm not losing sight of that.
[ . . . and if takeru does decide that he would rather just take advantage of mineo, then that's mineo's fault. he doesn't trust easily in the first place, but there's no one he trusts more than takeru. not when no one has stuck by him through his ups and downs like takeru has. so if takeru chooses to betray that trust, even being as pragmatic and self-interested as he is, then mineo will bitch and complain and bite back -
but he can't hate him or blame him.]
[plainly and stubbornly, as mineo frowns a bit at the thought]
I don't want to be blinded or tricked by the people I care about anymore. [not after what happened with fuji, when mineo was blind to what he was capable and just ate up the praise] So I'd rather that you just keep telling me what you want, even if you think it'll piss me off. We'll figure it out, and work together.
[because that's what partners do.]
But I think my priorities are fine. We came here together, even if we don't remember the exact same things - you're still Takeru, and I'm still me. We're winning and then we're going home together. I'm not losing sight of that.
[ . . . and if takeru does decide that he would rather just take advantage of mineo, then that's mineo's fault. he doesn't trust easily in the first place, but there's no one he trusts more than takeru. not when no one has stuck by him through his ups and downs like takeru has. so if takeru chooses to betray that trust, even being as pragmatic and self-interested as he is, then mineo will bitch and complain and bite back -
but he can't hate him or blame him.]
[ he stares at mineo, his gaze intense, before he turns away. while he doesn't actually starts walking, it's obvious from his stance that he's ready to at any moment. ]
You can do what you want. [ ... ] I consider the partners thing seriously.
But if you switch your focus to someone else other than me, I wouldn't blame you. I really mean that.
[ mineo's refusal to do this has been more confusing than anything, honestly. ]
You can do what you want. [ ... ] I consider the partners thing seriously.
But if you switch your focus to someone else other than me, I wouldn't blame you. I really mean that.
[ mineo's refusal to do this has been more confusing than anything, honestly. ]
[ . . . . . he tilts his head at that.]
Why?
[that's confusing to him too - ]
Wouldn't it be inconvenient to you if I did?
[mineo's an idiot and he's sometimes pretty difficult to deal with but - at least he takes pride in his work when he takes things seriously. he has his uses, even if it's to be thrown around and directed. why is takeru so willing to let him go?]
Why?
[that's confusing to him too - ]
Wouldn't it be inconvenient to you if I did?
[mineo's an idiot and he's sometimes pretty difficult to deal with but - at least he takes pride in his work when he takes things seriously. he has his uses, even if it's to be thrown around and directed. why is takeru so willing to let him go?]
You're the worst!
[GRUMBLING
. . . but instead of following after takeru this time he'll just call out after him even if they're theoretically in a hallway and it's probably embarrassing]
I won't! I said I wouldn't betray you, and I meant it! I chose you as my partner, and I'm not changing my mind! So deal with it, Takeru!!
[GRUMBLING
. . . but instead of following after takeru this time he'll just call out after him even if they're theoretically in a hallway and it's probably embarrassing]
I won't! I said I wouldn't betray you, and I meant it! I chose you as my partner, and I'm not changing my mind! So deal with it, Takeru!!
See you at the simulation room
[but at least mineo will be there, standing by the entrance of fushimi inari shrine. i think all our sunday pcs are just going to be places we would've gone during our japan trip if takeru keeps letting mineo pick]
[but at least mineo will be there, standing by the entrance of fushimi inari shrine. i think all our sunday pcs are just going to be places we would've gone during our japan trip if takeru keeps letting mineo pick]
[hell yea! mineo will match takeru's pace]
The people who knew about Law-san killing someone before was Lenore-san, Childe-san, and Mahito-san. But the last two, Law-san needed to strike up a deal in order for them to not say anything. But Lenore-san said she didn't use her power to cover for him.... and I don't think the other two would unless it's just for fun?
So we're back to the drawing board about someone using it to cover for him.
He said you talked to him already, but he told me that if there's any vague chance that the dead's souls are just kept somewhere else, he might - try to send a sign? I dunno, a haunting? It'll go to either me or Lenore-san, he said... So I'll keep an eye out.
[how quickly mineo makes friends]
The people who knew about Law-san killing someone before was Lenore-san, Childe-san, and Mahito-san. But the last two, Law-san needed to strike up a deal in order for them to not say anything. But Lenore-san said she didn't use her power to cover for him.... and I don't think the other two would unless it's just for fun?
So we're back to the drawing board about someone using it to cover for him.
He said you talked to him already, but he told me that if there's any vague chance that the dead's souls are just kept somewhere else, he might - try to send a sign? I dunno, a haunting? It'll go to either me or Lenore-san, he said... So I'll keep an eye out.
[how quickly mineo makes friends]
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