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[It's been a full year since the tragedy of June 1983 had finally ended, and Rika herself had put all the stops to make sure that everyone knew about it -
At least, in a way where she wouldn't reveal too much.
That there is no curse.
That there is nothing for the people of Hinamizawa to be afraid of.
And more importantly... that the ideologies that the elders had about the dam war would have to be put to a complete stop.
Once that's said and done, however, she decides to enjoy the rest of the festival, only to find her find her eyes locked upon...]
...Takano...?
At least, in a way where she wouldn't reveal too much.
That there is no curse.
That there is nothing for the people of Hinamizawa to be afraid of.
And more importantly... that the ideologies that the elders had about the dam war would have to be put to a complete stop.
Once that's said and done, however, she decides to enjoy the rest of the festival, only to find her find her eyes locked upon...]
...Takano...?
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[It's been a year. An entire year since Takano Miyo last set foot in Hinamizawa. She didn't really have a reason to secretly go back to the small village during this festival, but perhaps she was feeling sentimental and guilty.
She knew that she would almost certainly run into one of the children who stopped her machinations, and that fate would probably make it so the girl who actually knew Oyashiro-sama would be the one. So of course, Takano Miyo wasn't surprised to run into Furude Rika.
However, she didn't prepare what she would say upon running into her. There's nothing to really say after everything that happened.]
R.. Rika. I figured I'd see you here. Please don't worry, I don't have any machinations today.
[And so, the disgraced woman just left it at that, with an empty looking smile that encapsulates her lack of preparation.]
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[For a good moment, Rika finds herself silenced. She isn't sure what to say. What can she say to the person who had tried -
- no, not only tried, but had actually succeeded for over a hundred years worth of loops to kill her, all for a single goal.
While she may have flinched slightly at the sight of her former enemy... right now, she doesn't feel the same sense of malice, the ominous, creepy feeling that would run down her spine whenever she saw Takano. All of that was gone, replaced with something a little more... hollow, so to speak. Pitiful, really.]
Even if you did, this would not be the place to try anything.
[Especially given that there are plenty of the other villagers around to see what exactly is going on.]
...However, I am curious. Why did you show up tonight, Takano? There is no reason for you to have to return to Hinamizawa, is there?
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[With essentially nothing left in her life, the nurse has been trying to have as normal a life as she conceivably could, with Tomitake.
She could not, however, completely stop thinking about Hinamizawa, and before she actually knew it the day of the Watanagashi came.]
I truly didn't have a specific reason to come the festivities, other than a conscience that just wouldn't shut up... And it certainly seems as if I never existed this year, I'm almost. Glad
Although, I certainly don't want to catch too much attention. Especially if Major Irie were to see me..
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[A 'conscience', huh...
There is some part of her that wonders that if it could potentially be guilt, but -
She shouldn't be making any assumptions.]
... Mii. Irie is just a doctor now. And I do not think that he would be angry at you, Takano.
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Life in Hinamizawa is a truly fascinating thing, I must say. Especially considering how utterly carefree so many of you are.
[Takano also contemplates about Irie, her ex coworker who she was using more than anyone. The idea of having to confront that fact, especially alone terrified her.]
I certainly doubt that he would have so easily forgiven what happened at all. Especially since I did everything under his own nose. And when those plans ended up threatening Satoko, there's no way the doctor would.
[Takank lets out a slight laugh as this is said. Although, the laugh is very clearly not the same malicious laughter as before.]
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[That is something that she can wholeheartedly agree with, even if she herself finds it rather strange that there is any sort of point that she can agree with Takano on.
...
......But then she mentions Satoko, and while it's true that the plans did threaten her in some ways. Then again, Takano's plans threatened the whole village in a lot of ways.]
Isn't that making assumptions, though?
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[Takano was completely taken aback from hearing Rika of all people say something like that. It's obvious she'd never forgive her, and rightfully so.]
Hmm, I suppose it might be. Although, I do think myself hoping for forgiveness from anyone would be too much. Especially since Major Tomitake was already more than I perhaps should have gotten...
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[Even if a god will take on those sins and forgive...
...people are not as kind.]
You have to work your way to that, Takano.
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Ah yes, of course... Although I'm truthfully not too sure where I would even start.
[It did hurt a little to actually agree with Rika for Takano. But having been allowed a chance to make things right in at least some form was much more important.]
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In fact, she closes her eyes to mull it all over in her head. How does one work their way to forgiveness? Even Rika herself isn't all that certain - at least, not when it comes to her enemies.
But maybe she shouldn't be thinking like that.
Instead...]
I don't think I can help much on that front, Takano. But as a start - not repeating the mistakes of the past would be good. [Little, baby steps. One thing at a time.] And - also speaking with some of the others.
[Not just her.]
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[Indeed, little baby steps are the best way she could hope to try and atone. But the idea of speaking to some of the others especially interests her. Surely not a single one of them would be near as amicable as Rika.]
Ah, of course you couldn't help much... And I don't think showing my face to any of the others would be good. Surely they'd just be angry.
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[Even as she speaks like someone who is basically anything but. Not that Takano would understand, she surmises.]
You never know how they would react unless you try, Takano.
[Because she is personally certain that most of them -- herself included, honestly pitied her.]
I'm so sorry this took so long!
[Takano lets out a slight giggle at hearing that Rika thinks the others might not all immediately have negative reactions to her appearance. Surely there would be massive shock but maybe she could handle it.]
Heh, if that's so maybe I should meet at least someone else. As you've said, first steps.
it's okay, i wound up getting backlogged myself!
...they might, at the very least, accept that.
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Heh, they would be truly kind if they could. I know as much as you've said that I shouldn't expect any of their forgiveness. Which of your friends would you recommend that I start with?
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[Her answer is quiet.
But then Takano asks for a suggestion - for who she should possibly start with. The person closest to her would be Hanyuu, but...
... Hanyuu isn't here anymore.
So-]
I would say that if anybody, you should talk to Satoko.
[The second closest friend that she has.]
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Hmm, yes I do think that would probably be a good idea to start. Thank you, I actually feel a bit better about being here.
[And so, Takano, of all people, thanks Rika for actually giving her at least some kind of chance.]
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[That's an awkward thing to say here, but -
It's probably for the best.]