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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’ve never gotten to bully anyone before either!

[dereban]

Why is that something you're excited to do!?

[spacialeyes]

I’m not necessarily happy for the bullying, just…! It feels like we’re close..?

[He does seem to wilt with shyness in a similar way to someone else who uses this body.]

Being in love is such a strange feeling.

[dereban]

That doesn't make it any better, you idiot.

[spacialeyes]

Is banter not a sign of closeness to you?

[dereban]

It is... but it is a bit embarrassing.

[spacialeyes]

But if memory serves me correctly, being teased and bullied feels good?

[Being a masochist is not a universal experience -]

[dereban]

Just because Yuuto likes it doesn't mean that I do!

[spacialeyes]

I understand. [Or at least, he’ll try to.

His belt begins to sway again as he considers,] Compliments..? I recall your Yuuto compliments you frequently as a form of affection. Even if he keeps many of his thoughts to himself, he is often overly honest.

[dereban]

... I am happy with compliments if they hold meaning. What, did you want to try it or something?

[spacialeyes]

Would that be alright? I wonder if complimenting you is indecent for someone who is kami…

[He brings his hands together as he considers it.]

Though… It’s not as though you will ‘tattle’ on me, correct?

[dereban]

... It's fine. And even if I told Yuuto, I don't think it matters that much.

[spacialeyes]

I imagine he will be flustered… After all, I am ‘tattling’ on him in a way. I’ve seen you through the lens of his heart.

[The kami tilts his head to one side and closes his eyes, seeming to be having a strange sort of fun with this game of affection.]

… You have a very nice voice, Himeko.

[dereban]

It's fine if he's flustered. It'll give me a nice leg up.

[ Inaba....... ]

Hmm. Is that all?

[spacialeyes]

I recall your singing on many occasions and your voice was quite lovely to hear. Though for Yuuto, his memories and wants may have blurred together in an unreliable manner.

[dereban]

...what do you mean by that last part?

[spacialeyes]

I may be recalling memories that are coloured by dreams and fantasies? It is not as if that version of ‘me’ is omnipotent and reliable.

[dereban]

You don't need to tell them to me. Besides, I bet some of them might be a little embarrassing.

[spacialeyes]

Very much so... But you really don't care to know what he secretly thinks about?

[dereban]

While there's a part of me that is curious... I don't want to cheat. Besides, I bet it's all pretty tame.

[spacialeyes]

[He finds that he cannot fully refute that.]

Maybe? I, for one, find it quite scandalous?

[That probably doesn't help.]

Was the compliment effective?

[dereban]

Are you the kind of person that might find handholding scandalous?

[ inaba, ]

As for your question... mm, not too effective.

[spacialeyes]

If I found that scandalous, then I wouldn't be able to think about without dying of embarrassment. [huff!]

... I see. I can try harder then.

[dereban]

It might be fun to see, though...

[ There's a bit of amusement in Inaba's voice, now. ] I didn't know you wanted to try harder.

[spacialeyes]

Well-! I am most sorry to report that I've memories far more scandalous and even 'lewd' than hand holding, such as engaging in- in-...

[He covers his face to hide his reddening cheeks.]

... activities.

[...]

Hold on. I need a minute.