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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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[dereban]

That's why you were thinking about changing the phrasing for...?

I can't really answer that for you. You have to look inwards for that answer.

[spacialeyes]

Ah- Auuu..! I’m really not sure… [He pouts more than he’s aware.] Would it even be alright if I did use that word?

[dereban]

It's fine if you want to use it.

[spacialeyes]

Right-! Then...

[It's harder to look her in the eye and he hears his voice becoming embarrassingly soft,]

I think- I love you...

[dereban]

...you're going to have to tell me why.

[spacialeyes]

[He seems to struggle for a few seconds, not sure how to answer. When he does, it's in a soft and hesitant voice.]

Because you make me wish time was infinite..?

[dereban]

That's... a very you answer, I suppose.

[spacialeyes]

I… Um. Should I have a different answer..?

[dereban]

No. I think that answer of yours is perfectly fine.

[spacialeyes]

Thank goodness… Hey, Himeko- [He cautiously leans closer, wanting to tap his forehead to hers.] Thank you. Sharing time with you is better than I could have imagined.

[dereban]

Y- You don't have to thank me, you know...

[spacialeyes]

It would have been easier to ignore me until Yuuto woke up..?

[His expression softens at the thought.]

I’m sorry to make your lives so complicated.

[dereban]

[ At his words, Inaba simply shakes her head. ]

Ignoring you... I don't think I could ever do something like that. Maybe it might be easier on the surface level. But I probably would feel guilty in other ways.

[spacialeyes]

I still appreciate your attention. You are a lovely person to be around, Himeko. I have many memories to back that up… Some of which are my own now.

[dereban]

I'm a bit surprised to hear that... I don't really think of myself as honestly really pleasant a lot of the time. But I suppose you're pretty biased.

[spacialeyes]

It’s true… To me, you’re perfect.

[dereban]

Y-- You can't say that!

[spacialeyes]

But it's how I feel? Is it so bad?

[dereban]

It's not, but... I'm really not perfect, you know.

[spacialeyes]

But I can't imagine liking anyone else this much..? So at least to me.. You're perfect, Himeko. Thank you.

[He closes his eyes and sighs.]

This body is recovering well. Yuuto should be able to wake up properly tomorrow.

[dereban]

You really are biased. But... thanks for telling me.

[spacialeyes]

Mm, of course. I know you must be very worried.

How are you feeling though..? You can't stay up until he awakens. That would be unhealthy..?

[dereban]

Maybe not, but... I can stay by his side, though.

[spacialeyes]

Mm… If I don’t take care of you, we’re going to regret it. Maybe you should get some sleep? [It takes a sizable amount of courage on his end to follow this up by trying to kiss her forehead. The effect of which- flustering him,- leaves his cheeks red and expression meek again.]

… I can wake you up if I have to go?

[dereban]

...that's true. But you have to stay with me the whole time.