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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]

[He sighs, knowing that the elaboration will give away his problem.]

But I do share Yuuto’s feelings. He is as much a part of me as I am a part of him.

[dereban]

Ehh... is that how it works? Then I want you to look at me properly even more, now.

[spacialeyes]

[He sighs and looks towards her- and over her shoulder.]

Happy?

[dereban]

Why are you being so difficult.

[ She's just going to grab his face with both of her hands so that she can properly move his face over to actually look at her. ]

[spacialeyes]

Guue- [And despite his efforts to keep a straight and neutral expression, he can't help but fluster slightly.] ... Ha- Happy now?

[dereban]

A little.

[ She'll let go of his face, smiling a bit mischievously. ]

You made a cute noise and expression, so it was worth it.

[spacialeyes]

Those are not good things for a kami. This is why I said the experiment was dangerous.

[dereban]

You have a bad sense of judgement. I think it's perfectly fine.

[...]

I'm not saying that out of bias, on the record. Emotions are the most powerful thing in the world. And besides, it isn't as if you're in any danger if I tease you a little bit.

[spacialeyes]

It is more difficult to make impartial judgments when you have developed favorites. Giratou stands testament to that folly.

[He’s gradually averting his gaze again.]

Power isn’t necessary a good thing.

[dereban]

I know that.

[ As someone who is been in both of those spots. ]

But there's no judgment that needs to be made right now. And more importantly. Are you really going to be doing that again...? Is it really that difficult to just look at me? What are you, a hormonal teenager who can't control their own emotions while talking with someone?

I'm not going to bite, you know.

[spacialeyes]

You are crude in person as well, I see...

[He shakes his head.]

It's strange. I've never seen anyone this way. Usually I only see others through memories that I collect.

[And then he puts his hand to his face, near his eyes. He's still not used to having a physical body that he can feel.]

Eyes are weird.

[dereban]

You can't say that I'm crude when I haven't even cursed yet. And if you have Yuuto's memories, you should know I can be much worse than this.

[spacialeyes]

Of that, I am well aware… Regardless. I will be here to make sure this body does not cause itself further harm whilst recovering. I am also aware of Yuuto’s… personality.

[He tries to sit himself up and get out of the bed, though every movement is another surprise for him.]

[dereban]

...How long will it take?

[spacialeyes]

Only a few days, I hope.

[dereban]

A few days!?

[spacialeyes]

This body recovers at an unfortunately slow rate. A few days is the best that I can manage.

[dereban]

. . . so I'm stuck with you for the next few days. Might as well get to know each other better. At least on my end, anyway.

[spacialeyes]

I apologize for the inconvenience and will attempt not to be a burden on you. Giratou and Satou would likely take me in if I am in your way.

[dereban]

You're not in my way. Besides, I want to be the first person Yuuto sees when he's fully recovered. So even if I am stuck with you, you are also now stuck with me, whether you like it or not.

[spacialeyes]

It is not the case that I dislike you… But if you insist. Let us strive to get along until this body has recovered enough to expel all of my memories.

[dereban]

While I'm relieved about that, the fact that you kept on looking away from me makes me feel that way, you know... it kind of hurts.

[spacialeyes]

My apologies. I never expected to speak to you like this. It's... strange. I don't normally see anyone through my own eyes, or hear them through my own ears. It feels odd to have a body.

[dereban]

Mmm. I knew someone like that.

[ She doesn't sound happy about it, though. ]

But I don't mind being able to actually speak to you, you know. Even if it's... not out of the best circumstances.

[spacialeyes]

I appreciate your patience. Even speaking is strange... I do not normally have anyone to converse with unless I am "Yuuto."