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Sixth Song ○ [Video - Backdated to the nightmare night]

[The gear clatters on the moment Masato gasps aloud, hand shooting out and... accidentally launching launching the gear clear across his hotel room. There's heavy breathing, along with a panicked squeak from the Deerling that had been sitting over there. She taps her nose curiously at the gear once before just crossing the room, moving over to where Masato is slowly sitting up.

Even through the darkness, his moves are rather erratic and panicked, and he just reaches over, pulling the blanket a little closer. With a sigh, he bows his head and just takes a few deep breaths. The pokémon hurries to his side, and he actually takes a good minute or two of just watching her before he gingerly reaches out to rub her ears.]

Another one... I apologize for spooking you, Sonata.

[As he leans over, he notices the blink of the gear in the corner and just sighs. Moving back from the pokémon, he climbs out of bed and approaches it, purposefully aiming it at the floor as he turns the transmission off. You saw nothing.]

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[It's not like Ren can just go to sleep after seeing something like that. Even if he was supposed to go right after finishing with his lyrics tonight... but friends first.

He gives the tea cup to Hijirikawa after walking further into the room... and then pets the little Deerling.]

You can talk about it, if you want... but you don't have to if you don't.

[Masato nods and takes the cup, taking a small sip. Unsweetened and hot... it's a very nice strong brew, too. He's almost surprised that Ren got a hold of such a tea--when he mentions the reason he was over. With a sigh, Masato just sat down.]

...my pokémon killed everyone. My... Karrablast, especially.

[He took a sip of tea, but recounting the dream had his fingers trembling immediately. Setting the cup down on the bedside table, he folded his hands in his lap.]

It... I... I'm not even sure how to describe it except... brutal.

[Ren continued to pet the little Deerling as he listened. Pokémon killing... it was hard to image that from Hijirikawa's Pokémon. Well, maybe not the Karrablast, but Deerling and Woobat?

Though that's just not the point, is it?]

Everyone... in general or just everyone you know and care about?

[Sorry, he just... needs to ask. To know how bad the dreams are... even if just brutal killing is enough to send chills down the spine.]

Everyone. [He looks up, eyes wide and actually starting to water up as he recounts the next part.]

They... my sister... half her face was just eaten off-- she just...

[He looks down, eyes shutting. After a few deep breaths, he tries to continue explaining.]

After... I discovered everyone at the Academy... I... I traveled home on foot. It was night, and I had to run; the wild ones were out. All of them, glowing, red eyes, fast and covered in blood. Some... some were eating their own.

But... after discovering you, Haruka-san, Kurusu... I had to go. I just... And then... Mai...

[The first thought to flash back in his mind was of his little sister, and he can't hold back the tears.]

[Listening to Hijirikawaa talk is painful. Ren can only imagine how much the guy must be hurting right now, after seeing images like that.

He hesitates a little, but after actually seeing Hijirikawa guy, he hug him.

Awkwardly, but it's a hug. Man, he never would have done this before he went back home.]

It's alright... it was just a dream.

[Masato really isn't expecting the hug. But he never is in situations like these, and the gesture's enough to reach his heart and actually makes the tears flow faster for a little. His dignity is completely shot right now, but... well, Jinguji wouldn't mention it.

Trying to fight back a hiccup, he reaches a hand to his face, covering his eyes.]

I'm... I'm sorry... you're seeing me like this, J-Jinguji.

[This situation is actually extremely awkward, to be honest, but he's not as cold as to just... watch and do nothing. Instead, have a pat on the back.]

It's alright. We all have our moments.

[Not that either of them have cried in front of each other before... or anyone most likely. But there's a first time for everything and... yeah. At least Ren's calm about this. This is the second time he's seen one of his (male) best friends cry and the first time was a complete mess on his part.]

Just take it easy.

[He'll take the awkward pat. It's very weird, but the gesture enough is actually able to comfort him somewhat. And since it's just Ren and not some precious girl he has a crush on, he's not completely up for freezing up, though he does ease back once he stops crying as hard.

He feels like a big ol' baby over this, but... his sister... Wiping his eyes, he just shudders and looks down.]

I... I think I'm calmer now. I truly... am sorry about that.

[Ren slowly ends the hug, even though he doesn't go away too far in case Hijirikawa still needs support or something... but he's no that touchy feely with guys to continue a hug for too long.]

Don't apologize. We're... friends. We're supposed to see each other even on bad moments.

[He nods, sniffling a little as he tries to completely calm himself. He's still rather embarrassed that he actually cried, as he rarely even cried as a child, but... better Ren than another.]

Mm... You've been exposed to a lot of my bad moments here. I'm sure I'm indebted to you now.

[Have a small, friendly hit on your shoulder. It's for being a too serious idiot.]

You're not. Not over something like this.

[At the hit, Masato looks up, but he can't hold back the small smile. Very, very teeny, but it's there.]

Alright. Thanks.

[Look how far they've come from the start - getting along like this.]

You should try to sleep a bit. If you let Renge sing for you, you don't need to worry abou nightmares.

[Wouldn't everyone be surprised at that! It's odd... but not unpleasant.
Renge... It takes Masato a minute before realizing that's one of his pokémon. He's definitely tired, but he honestly doubts he can sleep right now. Even with a song.

With a soft sigh, he shakes his head.]

I think... I'll wait a little longer. I can't bring myself to sleep just yet.