Ninth Song ○ [Video / Action for Celadon]

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[Masato comes on looking as business as usual, although it seems ridiculously forced. He's in Celadon again, sitting inside the PokeMart.]

...It seems Mitsuki Kooyama has returned to her world. To those who knew her, I apologize for delivering such news.

[He takes a breath, and actually shuts his eyes for a moment; he almost got teary for a moment. Not even a minute later, he's back to his stony composure.]

...Killua Zoldyck, and Jinguji: she's left letters for you both. We can work on an arrangement for you both to receive them... Well. [Not so sure bout you, Jinguji.]

I... think that's it. So soon after the departure of Natsuki Shinomiya, I... guess I'm on my own for now.

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[So she went home. Ren could understand how Hijirikawa felt, just because there was the day when Ren really thought Utau had left home. It's really painful. Really damn painful.]

I'm sorry, Hijirikawa.

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[It takes him a while to respond.]

...Thank you. I... imagine it is to be expected, given the nature of this world.

[It doesn't make it suck any less.]

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Doesn't make it any less painful.

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...yeah.

I'm... honestly not sure what to do next.

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[That is a question everyone needs to ask at some point. Ren's not really sure what to suggest at first, but after a while he speaks again.]

Meet up with Utau. Don't be alone.

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I'll be fine on my own.

...But I'm sure she'd like some company. [He can't even make a joke on you right now.]

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... yeah, she must be feeling a bit lonely.

[She's been alone longer than thou, Hijirikawa.]

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Mm... I'll keep an eye out for her.

I don't think you'll be in there for too long. [Not if he can help it, at least.]

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Thanks.


It's been a while, so I doubt it as well.

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[ Aha, good timing to be at the PokeMart as she overhears all of that.

So, Mitsuki this time? This sure was more fun, when they were all in the same place around Christmas... until she and Ren left somewhere anyway. Not that she hasn't loved every single second alone with Ren, but lately it kind of feels like everything's happening one thing after another.

Utau walks to him. Ummm. What is she supposed to say here? ]

... ... I'm sorry... [not going to add the she might come back part.] ...but you shouldn't be alone.

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[Masato's actually rather surprised to see her; but it only lasts for a second, as he returns to glancing at his gear.]

Thank you. [He sighs softly.] Jinguji suggested the same thing.

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[ She's just going to sit down with her own permission and let him stare at the gear all he wants.

... Oh, now she looks jealous because you mention Ren, so obviously you're talking with him there then? So jealous, even if she might also be glad that Ren knows about this then. ]

Well I guess he says smart things sometimes. [ Still mad at him, obviously, but it's probably okay in this company.]

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Mm... Perhaps five percent of the time.

[The saying 'misery loves company' is a good description for their predicament here.]

Ah... Would you like to have dinner later? I've been itching to cook, and I tend to cook for more than there are around to eat.

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Sounds about right.

[Misery loves company indeed. Wait, who said anything about being miserable? ...Fine, maybe she is. He definitely is.

... Food? Always welcome.]

I guess that sounds like a good plan since I always eat more than people expect me to. [So in other words:] I'd like that.

[Just don't accidentally burn the kitchen while you're in that condition emotionally. |: ]

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And that's being generous.

[That gets a small hint of a laugh out of him. Comes out more like 'hn'.]

Alright. This evening, then. [He'll probably just mince everything into miniscule portions with his knife.]

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Extremely generous, but he should be used to it.

[She might be smirking a bit here, it's an amused smirk too.]

I'll come around at about... six? [Is that too late? Too early? Good?]

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But of course. It's probably averaged... And rounded up.

[He sees that smirk; taking that as a sign that perhaps verbally abusing Ren behind his back is making her feel better.]

Six works. [There will be so much food, Utau.]

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You sound pretty broken up. Was that your girlfriend?

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[He's quiet for a moment, but just sighs.]

Indeed. Was it so obvious?

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Lucky guess. There aren't many other reasons a nice guy gets so broken up about a missing girl.

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Ah... I'll do my best to refrain from emotional outbursts. [Eexpressing emotions is hard for him anyway.]

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Is that what I said?

Besides, I hear repression's bad for you.

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It isn't; it's something my father has, though.

...I wouldn't call it repression. ['Stunted', maybe.]

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I don't know if I should take that as a compliment, sounding like your old man.

What would you call it, then?

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Technically, you said the opposite; however, I suppose you could take it as a compliment. [Brb not talking about daddy issues.]

I would call it keeping calm when necessary.