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[dereban]

[ It had been a complete accident.

The fact that she was now at his bedside just waiting for him to wake up after getting hit hard in the head was definitely not a part of today's plans for her, but he seemed to be relatively fine otherwise.

So now all she could do, really, was wait. ]

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[spacialeyes]

I-I don't know what you mean.

[He then pauses, staring at the curry with a curious look.]

... I didn't realize eating involved feeling so many things. Humans live such a busy existence.

[dereban]

Sure you don't.

[...]

How are you feeling?

[spacialeyes]

In relation to recovering enough for Yuuto to awaken?

[dereban]

No.

Just in general. You mentioned that "eating involved feeling so many things", so I wanted to hear your thoughts on that.

[spacialeyes]

Oh.

[He pauses, trying to organize his thoughts.]

There's the obvious... The food is warm. I sense flavors with this tongue and can smell the aroma of the food. There's the process of moving the fork, the mild resistance of the curry when I scoop it up. And it makes me feel... happy, I think? To know you made it for me..?

[dereban]

If you're happy... that's all I care about. Ah-- it does taste fine though, right?

[spacialeyes]

Yes, I like it very much. Though… this is my first time eating any food, so I can’t say how it compares to other meals. Other than the ones Yuuto remembers.

[dereban]

You don't need to compare it to anyone else's, I'll wind up looking bad.

[spacialeyes]

At least for now, it's my favorite. Thank you, Himeko. I'm sure your Yuuto appreciates you looking out for him as well.

[dereban]

That much was already obvious. But it better stay that way.

[spacialeyes]

It hasn't changed in the future, as far I remember. Admittedly, it's hard to see through time when I'm in a mortal body... I suppose that means that this 'me' isn't really the Spacetime kami either. Only another imitation.

[dereban]

Rather than imitation... you're a 'fragment' of the kami. You're just as real as Yuuto is, and you're different enough from him. Although I do see some similarities.

[spacialeyes]

'Fragment,' huh? You sound like you've met others like this... Though saying I'm like Yuuto. Should I be insulted?

[dereban]

Mmm... let's just say that I pick up on things rather quickly. Also that wasn't an insult.

[spacialeyes]

Whatever I may be... When Yuuto wakes up, 'this' person will cease to exist.

[It's only as he says it aloud that he realizes how horrifying that is.]

... At least the food has been good.

[dereban]

... I won't forget you. As long as I remember you, your existence will still be with me.

[spacialeyes]

[He laughs quietly,] You'd be the only one who could remember me... In that way, I'm only yours, huh? Maybe that isn't too bad.

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[dereban]

I can tell other people, though--

[dereban]

--wait a second, you...!

[spacialeyes]

Ah. So it's a bad thing after all? You seem upset.

[dereban]

I'm not upset!

[spacialeyes]

So it’s alright to be only yours?

[dereban]

It's... are you okay with that?

[spacialeyes]

Do I give an easy answer or an honest one?

[dereban]

Give the honest one.