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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]

Do I give an easy answer or an honest one?

[dereban]

Give the honest one.

[spacialeyes]

It feels unfair to be remembered by anyone. This existence is only a fragment of a whole, as you had said… But it won’t be repeated in this way ever again.

Still- I think that I would feel safe in your memory. Is that strange?

[dereban]

I don't think it is. So, whatever you want to do after this... let's make the most out of it.

[spacialeyes]

I am not sure what humans do for joy. Yuuto’s thoughts often cycle back to how much he loves you, no matter what he’s doing. I imagine that to mean you’re the most interesting thing here?

So anything we can do together, I suppose.

[dereban]

I'm not really that interesting, you know.

Besides, when I'm with Yuuto, I...

[...]

I'll figure something out.

[spacialeyes]

“You..?” [He prompts her curiously, but is ultimately willing to drop it.] It would make me happy just to be together for a while, yes. To me, you’re more than interesting.

[dereban]

Huh...? I-In what way am I "more than interesting"?

[spacialeyes]

I believe the experience we are sharing could be described as... "Fun?"

[dereban]

...Oh.

[ She lets out a breath she didn't think she was holding. ]

Well, that's good. Anyway, when you're done, I'll wash the dishes.

[spacialeyes]

Did you want for me to say something else?

[dereban]

No. Unless you want to help me clean.

[spacialeyes]

I would love to help, yes! It doesn't sound too difficult. Why don't you rest while I handle the cleaning?

[dereban]

Alright-- ah, you know where everything is...?

[spacialeyes]

Yes, I have Yuuto’s memories. So you get some rest… and maybe think of what we should do together. After all, these memories will live longer with you than me. I want them to be worth remembering.

[dereban]

Are you sure you want to leave it to me to decide on what to do? You know what kind of girl I am.

[spacialeyes]

Mm. Thoughtful and kind, if not a bit mischievous and greedy… I trust you, Himeko.

[dereban]

... well, alright. Just go wash the dishes already. I'll take a nap in the living room.

[ And she gets up to do that. ]

If you need me, just give a shout.

[spacialeyes]

Yes! Thank you, Himeko.

[He bows his head before taking their dishes to the kitchen. Though he had hoped that a few minutes apart might help settle his thoughts, maybe help him shake off the Yuuto-isc persona that he’s settled into, he can’t actually detach himself from emotions.

By the time that he’s cleaned the last dish, he has decided that he doesn’t mind them so much.

He quietly comes back to the living room, wondering if she’s fallen asleep.]

Himeko? Sorry to keep you waiting…

[dereban]

[ She has and is laying on the side of the couch, although hearing the familiar voice gets her to wake up, letting a small noise as she rubs her eyes. ]

...ah, I wasn't asleep for too long, was I?

[spacialeyes]

[He reaches out to gently pat her head, with the intention of encouraging her to stay on the couch.]

Not long at all… Do you need more sleep? You’ve been at Yuuto’s side since the accident. Your body and mind must be exhausted.

[dereban]

No- I'll be fine. If I go back to sleep now, you might disappear.

[spacialeyes]

But Yuuto will be here to greet you when you wake up.

[dereban]

That may be true, but I would still be sad.

[spacialeyes]

Then I can try to stick around while you take a nap? Mind if we sit together?