#and yes ryuuji is calling him out for saying 'trust me' 'trust me' 'trust me' over and over because they all did

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『splits』★

Rin → Haruka | Haruka → Rin | Sousuke → Rin | Sousuke →← Haruka

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Rin, Haruka, Sousuke

SFW

Summary: When we split, I take a part of you with me.

I like Haru. Always have. I love him…

Ever since the first time I saw him on that tournament I wanted to be him. But to be him was and forever will be impossible.

(A childish dream.)

It took me a while to realize that — I used to think I can become anything — and upon finally understanding I couldn't, I knew; no mater how much I wanted to be him — wanted to be like him…

… to always win —

(Really, what a childish dream.)

Years flew away, and I was mad at Haru. Mad at me… mad that I was still clinging to him. From him.

There was a feeling that there was nothing left between us which made me even more distraught.

Made me want to scream.

Made me want to cry…

Made me want to—

I couldn't figure out what this feeling was. I raked my mind for the longest of times; all so I could only draw out that Haru and I weren't nearly as over as I thought.

I gathered that all this bitterness I felt was because I hated him for being faster—

better.

But that also changed, having me made a horrifying discovery about myself along with it. I found out a truth I'd be forced to face when I was least expecting it — let alone being ready for it.

See, I have always known that Haru is my soulmate. I'm sure of it. It's something that you can't mistake for anything else!

And during that night we reunited at the swim club, I could see it in his eyes, though I almost wanted to convince myself otherwise.

He and I are fated.

Fated to be together. And that's big!

Something like meeting your soulmate — leaving it behind, crushing you and your ego, thinking that they are simply just another guy in your long journey of life, meeting them again years later only to confirm that yes this is indeed your soulmate — is terrifying!

But magical as hell, too!

But the moment of truth for me— the moment I knew my feelings were reciprocated — was when Haru came and found me himself.

When he reached out his hand to me and asked me to show him something he had never seen before…

This was essentially, when I had the 'ok' from Haru to follow him into the magical world of true love.

Fated.

The truth is — even now after all this time — I want Haru. I want him… for me.

To be mine!

I want his speed.

His power.

His body.

His mind and his soul.

I want his eyes—

— to always look at me…

To be mine!

I am rendezvousing him tonight. As place I figured best it's the tree in front of our elementary school. Though the cherry blossoms haven't opened yet —

'Ah, this would be so much more romantic if the Sakura had blossomed~'

I frustrated a lot about what this is and how I should act ever since I was a little boy. I'm finally older. With age comes wisdom they say… or something like that. I am old enough to know what I want from him now. I will make him mine. I know I can!

(This isn't just a childish dream…)

I have build up the confidence in myself and I'm ready to lay siege over him until he surrenders to me.

'Love is war after all. And I'm gonna win this war!'

It's time. Rin is a bit nervous, as he leans back against the cold, metal bars in front of the school fence.

'Did I come early?' He thinks as he checks his wristwatch, 'Nope, just 23 minutes. It's normal to be this early on a date, right?'

He taps out a rhythm with his foot as he assures himself that this doesn't scream 'overeager' on his part and goes over the reasons with which he'll try persuading Haruka that, being together is a solid thing and finalizes in his mind about what tonight is, when—

The sound of footsteps cuts his thoughts short.

The hand of his watch says four minutes until the agreed time as he averts his gaze to face the person approaching him.

"Yo! Haru—" he raises his hand, before he makes a display of leisurely straightening up from the bars he leaned on and bring it back to ran his fingers through his hair.

A trademark move—

"Rin." Haru replies. He keeps it just as simple as always.

And just as always, he looks beautiful. As beautiful as a dream.

Rin reaffirms—

'— tonight, I'm going to confess to Haru!'

This is not a childish dream!

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I had a date yesterday.

I met with Rin in front of the elementary school we used to go. Rin was already there waiting and for a second I wondered whether I was running late, because I found him glued to his watch.

But it probably was just that he got there too early.

At any rate, it didn't really mater. I had missed him and we were only going to be able to hang out together for less than a couple days during his week here. Both our schedules were packed and training was gruesome. Makoto and the others also had their days full. For spring, everyone was really busy, each trying to follow their dreams.

We all went after our goals individually, but at the same time, opting to stay as in touch with each other as possible.

Since I knew he had a couple days off from work and was also at Iwatobi, I called Makoto to come along last night, but he said he had to study some injury first aid subjects for an upcoming test.

Coach Ryuuji had to go to an event — an old family friend of his was getting married at an other prefecture — and he let me have a two day off until he returned. I'm meeting him tomorrow.

'Ohh, I really need to get back into training… these two days felt like an eon —'

'— maybe it has something to do with what Rin said last night…'

<<Haru… I want to talk to you; that's why I wanted to meet with you, it's something really important —>>

I was a bit worried over what could be so important that Rin would want to meet up close — I even cursed the fact that Makoto couldn't come, but if I know Makoto, he probably even knew beforehand that something was up and avoided coming along on purpose — and so I fidget over how to approach this or that and how bad what Rin had to say would be, that even the taste of mackerel in my mouth didn't get registered in my head.

And then I heard it;

<< Haru, I know this is going to sound weird, you might even hate me for saying that — I'm sure you'll freak out… but if you think it calmly you'll see I'm right, I'm sure!>>

This whole evening was so unreal. Rin was stalling, I was missing the delicacy to react to something unexpected and possibly very complex — seeing as I was by myself — and then there was that damned dish that I was trying to enjoy, all as I was waiting for the emotional bomb that Rin was about to drop…

'Good god, I just hope he won't burst into tears in front of all these people —'

Haruka must have looked at their surroundings for the umpteenth time that night. The little fish-tavern they were sitting, was currently packed with patrons and the fact that it was a couple stops away from the town of Iwatobi, made him sweat in discomfort.

This wasn't like Rin. This wasn't like anything!

How bad could this thing, that Rin wanted to discus, be?

And what is it this bad, that required them to leave the premises of Iwatobi, in the first place?

To say I was feeling like a fish out of water would be an understatement…

And then… the bomb was dropped—

<<Haru… I'm in love with you —>>

And Haruka must have been surprised, because he sprayed his drink on Rin's face across their table, at this.

Unexpectedly and in spite of what someone might have thought, Rin didn't get deterred by the mishap so easily.

Instead, he wiped the lemon-fragranced water from his face and tried once more:

<<I know this seems like it's coming completely out of the blue, but Haru — I like you! I /really/ like you! And I think you like me, too.>>

Rin gave a coy look at Haruka as he said: "at least I hope you do…?"

Haruka is staring at Rin not half-fazed as he'd guessed he should be after hearing something like that, but rather a bit frustrated for having worried over nothing.

As it turns out, I deeply care about Rin.

But that — I already knew.

<<So, Haru will you… be my boyfriend?>>

I like Rin, too… I do —

'— but I wonder — won't it be too-much-drama ending up actually dating him…?'

(Haruka tries to think…)

(… He can't think—)

'Damn — pools — water — pools filled with water …'

Haruka sinks back in the water that fills his little tub.

(It overflows–)

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I know Rin.

Sometimes I even know him better than he thinks I can —

And… that is painful.

On occasion, it's painful to even admit how hurtful it really is for me.

Still, I turn a blind eye when there is a shift in his demeanor or pretend I didn't hear the subtle change in his tone when Haru is present or even mentioned. When I can't fake I didn't notice, I'll just make fun of him that he's too much into that guy…

Rin lives in and of on fairytales. He feeds from things like soulmates and star-crossed lovers. Fated, mysterious meetings. A little drama — or a lot, depending on the persons involved — is simply jam on his bread.

He talks about real friends and true lovers, deep feelings and being there for your loved ones. He goes on and on about how bonds are eternal and how magnificent it is to have trust in each-other. Of the warmth of love and roses and happiness… (and shit.)

What Rin doesn't talk about, though, is how disappointing it is as you realize what really goes on beyond the pink clouds…

I'll give you a hint; none of the above.

Time and again, I have reached my hand out there — all so I would feel only thorns and splinters prick my skin, and cold that could, metaphorically speaking, freeze the blood in my veins — whenever I had the craziest of false impressions that someone might, by some weird struck of luck or some timely mistake of fate, be there for me.

It's a wonder, really— Rin was from the very first moment the guy that I thought would always be my friend.

He is my friend. My best friend.

The guy I trust.

I totally didn't get the memo, I guess...

All these speeches about fateful encounters and true friendship, obviously were never addressed to me. And why would they?

All we ever did was being together from early in the morning at school, to the late night we stayed back at the swim club for one more round or spending our weekends and holidays at each others' house.

We were so close for so long, that of course I wasn't even registered as a friend in his mind.

I was just a shadow.

His shadow.

It was only natural that he'd transfer schools for only less than half a season to meet up close this mythical unicorn of his, named Nanase Haruka, and tell me about it just the day before he left. Or leave the country for the other side of the ocean, not more than three months later, and hear of it just the week before his departure.

Typical Rin—

So typical.

Yet still, I like this guy—

His sorry ass is the one and only person I'll think of calling whenever I hit a wall or make a breakthrough or just want to hear to cheesy-ass theories about romantic encounters — strictly for fun, mind you — or just to listen to his voice…

… corny, right? I know I sound out of character; but man, I like this guy.

I can't help it.

(Sousuke needs to realize this…)

And for what is worth — as if to make everything worse — I know, I will never be his first choice…

(… needs to comprehend it.)

… if a choice at all.

(And unfortunately — he does.)

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'Today's a weird day.'

'There is sun. And there is rain.'

"There is rain— And there is sun…"

Sousuke is riding the train on his way to the rehabilitation facility he's going. Later into the day he'll finally hear whether he's ready to go at full throttle into his training or if he still needs to hold back.

His ride is uneventful, peaceful even.

His mind is surprisingly clear and calm.

The single thing that permeates his thoughts are sun rays and clouds and droplets of water that wash away any trace of anxiousness or insecurity in him.

'What a strange day, indeed.'

He stands next to the door — he never sits — his gaze lost somewhere far away in the dull streams of light that spear the ever gray clouds, hanging low above the city, letting out their persistent drizzle that never becomes anything more.

It's comfortable.

Knowing that a day exists that resembles the way you feel so closely.

I heard from Makoto the day before.

So today was perfect.

He didn't want to think anything of the sort. He stubbornly tried to avoid it all day long yesterday.

So he deserved to be petulant for at least one day. Right?

And so far this seemed like his day.

After arriving at his destination, Sousuke disembarked — directions note at hand — and moved to exit the station.

"Still raining, huh?" He said and pulled his collar up around his neck deciding that, this much rain isn't a big enough deal to get his blues on for not choosing to wear a hoodie today.

"Well, thank god I'm not made of sugar.…" he joked with himself.

He was at peace with himself today; like a sea on a day without wind.

~

It's noon. The clouds have gotten darker.

Sousuke's session at the rehabilitation center has just finished. His progress would be estimated at the hospital in the evening.

He still got some time to kill before that.

At the other corner should be a burger house. I feel kind of hungry after a straight two hours of muscle exercise and rest and exercise again and rest again…

'Now, where did we say the shop was?'

He wandered around a bit, but managed to find the shop… or a shop.

The place was full, with zero available tables. Thankfully the clerk told me to look on the second floor. There was a table at the far off wall, away from the porch. Not having a first seat on the street view wasn't a deal beaker for me, though.

When it was time to get ready for the appointment with his doctor, Sousuke got up to leave the store. As he got up, he evaluated his experience; 'The fries were not so great but the burger, oh, the burger was exquisite. The meat was juicy and a bit spicy and grilled to perfection—'

Yes, overall it was good…

But there was one tiny problem he hadn't count in: he was lost… and the rain was heavier than before. Forget about being made of sugar, no matter how you looked at it, you were bound to get thoroughly soaked without an umbrella.

Standing next to the glass door, looking out the wet pavement and the people running by with umbrellas or folded newspapers or suitcases above heads, he still didn't feel miserable for himself.

"Fuck it," he muttered under his breath, deciding that, "I'll ask at the counter if they have a spare one—"

That, until he felt a hand on his back. The touch was soft and Sousuke turned around to look who it was. He honestly didn't think this much, but he froze when he saw who it was.

'And this was such a nice day, damn it…'

A quiet Haruka was looking at him, a smile ghosting his lips. Other patrons passed them by in heist, commenting how this rain would slow them down or prevent them from going to their destinations.

Sousuke could relate.

He should also deal with how his nice day had just taken an unpredicted turn.

"Sousuke, good evening. " Haruka said.

"Haru." He acknowledged, casually. "Funny meeting you here…"

"Coach Ryuuji says I should eat more proteins and fat for my current training regime. They have a —"

"Good burger, here." Sousuke quipped along. "Yeah, I just ate two." He laughed. "Hey, congrats by the way."

He didn't want to do this, but he would be forced eventually, so he figured better to get this over with, quickly.

But Haru looked at him like he was an alien with three heads or something; "About what?"

"Uh, Makoto told me; about you and Rin—" he said unsure. There is no way Makoto had misunderstood something, right?

But Haruka appeared to recall, saying: "Ah. Thanks—"

This was grating on Sousuke's nerves.

Is that a way to be after you receive congratulations for your new relationship?

Sousuke was lost for a moment in his thoughts, so Harukas' next line didn't register in the first time.

"Do you need an umbrella?" Haru asked again, since Sousuke was merely standing there, not responding.

The only thing Sousuke's brain managed to compute as reply was: "Why?"

And Haruka solely brought his backpack in front of him and pulled an umbrella out. He then said: "Want to share?"

-

This was awkward.

Haruka could tell. He could feel the tension around Sousuke building.

Normally, you share an umbrella with a girl.

Not with another guy.

Caught in the middle of a downpour…

And especially not with the guy that dates your best friend, right?

Yes, Haruka could tell.

But he can't leave it at that. So he speaks up. Now is as good a chance as ever, to resolve things with Sousuke.

His first words get drowned out by the rain, but he catches his companions' attention, so he tries again.

"I haven't said, 'yes'." Haru spoke, raising his voice a bit.

"What?" Sousuke asked confused.

"To Rin. Rather, I didn't even nod, I just shrugged—" Haru explained.

"…" Sousuke now looked even more confused. Maybe it was the rain that prevent him from hearing…

To which Haru offered: "I really like Rin. I want to be with him, but it makes no difference to me what kind of relationship we have as long as he's happy."

And Sousuke has a deep crease between his brows, thinking, until his expression softens and he says: "I shouldn't expect anything less from you, Haru—"

There is a skip in his voice that gets strangely emphasized by the running waters around them.

He is happy about Rin.

About his friend.

He is grateful for Haruka existing.

And Haruka notices his shoulder is wet – off course Sousuke needs an umbrella entirely for himself. He's huge, after all – and he pulls at his sleeve to get him closer.

"Your shoulder is dripping wet, shouldn't you take extra care not to catch a cold?" He speaks as loud as possible to get heard.

"You're one to talk— why don't you come closer?" Sousuke retorts, pointing at the other’s shoulder, being equally soaked.

And Haruka purses his lips in a show of juvenile determination, as he brings himself right up to Sousuke's side.

Their shoulders are touching now, and Sousuke curses his habit of pointing out unnecessary things.

He feels happy about Rin. Yes.

He feels grateful for Haruka. Yes.

But, he also feels a tinge of jealousy…

'Why…'

As Haru speaks to him he leans his head closer; close enough to feel the air from Haru's words tingling against the shell of his ear. The raindrops overhead are making a monotonous, pleasurably numbing sound as they collide with the fabric from the umbrella.

He wondered if by pure dumb luck someone might liked him, too, enough to be willing to stay by his side as closely as Haru is at this moment. Someone—

His train of thought derails at the sound of wet gravel being crushed underfoot.

He lifts his eyes only to realize that he's getting wet, since Haru has stopped walking and stands about a few steps away.

He peers at Sousuke. His gaze is a mosaic of worry, curiosity, fondness…

"Wha— what…" Sousuke manages.

The same quiet ambience that seems to follow Haruka in every place he simply exists is straight up agonizing to him.

'Maybe he shouldn't get this close to him, now that he's got a boyfriend and all? Maybe he overstepped his personal space?'

But, Haru honestly, hasn't minded any of that and he isn't here to terrify him. Quite the contrary, actually; so he slowly lifts his hand and points with his index finger…

'… at Sousuke?'

"This is the way to the hospital, you mentioned. Just past the corner." He said and Sousuke's heart dropped for some reason.

'Behind him, then…'

"Ah, thanks." He replies and nods his head. Mentally noting the direction.

Haru looks intently at him and Sousuke thinks that this expression says he hopes he won't get lost again.

'Seriously?!'

"I'm heading that way." Haru says, finally, and makes a motion with his thumb directed on the opposite corner of the street. "Good luck with your results. It was nice seeing you."

"Yeah. You, too." He retorts, almost mechanically, before they part ways.

Sousuke makes a run for the hospital. The building is located just around the corner, as Haru said.

Reaching the entrance, he pulls to a stop in front of the open automatic doors that await him and looks at the direction Haruka mentioned.

He gets a glimpse of a pink polka-doted umbrella, quickly being devoured by the murk of the rainy evening, watching after it until he can't see anything at all anymore...

And with this, Sousuke reaffirms his resolve.

He is happy for Rin. Yes.

He is grateful for Haruka existing. Yes.

But he needs to, finally, look after himself.

And so, he takes a step forward, entering the hospital, with his head high and hope renewed.

'Wait— Pink… ?'

'Indeed, today's a weird day.'

~

Turning at the corner, Haruka folded the unsavory thing of an umbrella and tried to hide it under his armpit.

I didn't want to be seen holding this thing, but Makoto wouldn't let go until I had agreed to take his spare umbrella with me.

He knew better than to go to Makoto's first thing in he morning. But his friend had insisted that there was something he needed his help with.

Turns out it wasn't anything urgent in the least. He just needed to pack some books and clothes to send back at Iwatobi.

And like the smothering prick Makoto is, when he saw Harukas' clothes being lightly wet from the morning rain, he forced the umbrella that his little sister had picked out for him as a birthday present last year, on him. He even made him promise he'd use it!

'Stupid Makoto…'

Of course— Haruka hadn't verbally agreed to that, so he had planned to ignore Makoto.

But then… Sousuke was there.

I hadn't speak or meet Sousuke in a while, and now that Rin had gone back to Australia, I felt that there wouldn't be much drama to do so.

But to Harukas' surprise Sousuke looked good. He half expected him to be either bitter or grossed out — assuming he had heard the news — thus, he was getting prepared for an attack when he approached him.

However, for one glorious moment when Haruka tapped at his shoulder and he turned around — he saw— Haruka saw!

He saw crystal clear emeralds looking right at him and Haruka felt ashamed for thinking this way about Sousuke.

It wasn't because he found him breathtaking—

It wasn't because he felt like betraying Rin.

It was a pang in his heart, he never knew it would end.

But then in his panic, he offered Sousuke a ride under this offending thing.

'Again— stupid Makoto!'

Haruka didn't mentioned this earlier, but he was unsure if Sousuke accepted the offer, because he failed to notice the umbrellas' pattern from being too stunned or if he simply didn't care because this is how cool he really is.

In any case, rain had most definitely do the trick and brought them together.

I talked with Sousuke and realized that there wasn't anything to worry about.

The man looked calm. Sure. Secured in himself.

There was this one occasion that Sousuke leaned close to him to hear what he was saying, that Haruka felt a flush creeping on his cheeks but he chalked it up on being too self-conscious for holding that umbrella.

It wasn't because he could smell the rain on his hair—

Haru has arrived at the caffe he's meeting with Asahi and Nao-senpai.

t wasn't because he could feel his warmth on his side, either…

He flips his head in his trademark move to get rid of the excess water from his hair. Thankfully, it wasn't more than a run away from where he split up with Sousuke to come here.

And it most definitely… wasn't because he felt more at ease around him now, than he ever did with Rin.

He steps inside the shop.

His thoughts are left outside…

---------{END}---------

A.N.: I'm no good with words. Sorry. And, whaa~ Hold on your pitchforks?! This is all Harukas’ fault, ok? I blame none other! Plus, let's just all marvel at the beautiful guy Sousuke is. He just wants a real friend. He doesn't even think of Haruka as a love interest, yet… 😚 So cute Sousuke-kun!

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Translation: “Ao no Exorcist” Chapter 92 Summary (SPOILERS!!!)

Well, that went quicker than I thought it would.  This chapter was pretty awesome, so that helps :)  As usual, if I have made mistakes or types, my bad...I’m writing this up as I read for the first time so that happens.  Spoilers, obviously.

Ao no Exorcist Chapter 92:

Title: “The End of the Snow” 1 (Keep in mind, “Snow” is part of Yukio’s name)

We see a group of people watching the Cyclops incident on tv and talking about it.  Some people don’t believe it, questioning whether the news is real and if the monster is CGI.  Some people insist that it’s real.  In someone’s house, we see a family discussing it.  The mom says “What a terrible way to start the New Year”.

Back in Kyoto, Yukio is still on the phone while everyone is discussing what happened.  Yukio hangs up and tells the Ex-wires to take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Shinagawa then head to Ikebukuro.  He himself takes the key to go on ahead and join the fight.  He says “Excuse me” and then leaves.  Shima then says “As a spy, I also have spy activities” and uses HIS key to leave.  The rest of the group is miffed, but they leave on the shinkansen later.  On the train, Suguro tells Rin “Okumura, I have something to tell you”.  Rin says “Oh?” but then Suguro says “-not right here, right now…” which confuses Rin.  Sugaro thinks to himself “I have my hands full with this until morning…” and then asks if Rin could make some time for him tomorrow.  Sugaro then excuses himself and calls Lightning.  The other Ex-wires are looking at the news and at how many times it’s been retweeted (30,000 times, that’s a lot).  “…That many people can see demons…?” someone says, and there’s a video of someone fighting the cyclops…and it’s Shura.

Back at the scene of the fight, Shura has her sword and is giving out orders to send forward to the Jack Frost unit and to surround and shoot the cyclops.  They aim for the eye (of course), and Shura asks if they’ve heard from Lightning yet.  When someone replies that they haven’t, she gets angry and asks if there is magic that is effective against the cyclops.  Someone replies that they can only find records from around the 12th century.  It says “A God of Fire and Iron” “It seldom eats people” “Keep attacking its large eye which emits fire until it is crushed” “and the battlefield is burned down���

She replies that they can’t do that in the middle of such a city, and that they will turn it to ice.  Suddenly it opens its eye up and uses a laser beam type attack to destroy some buildings.  Shura tells everyone to stop shooting and evacuate.  There is chaos as people try to run away screaming (with some people of course still taking pictures on their phones).  Shura looks defeated as her subordinate says “The battlefield is burned down”.  She replies “and what do I do if I’m responsible for the battlefield?” since she doesn’t have magic.

Suddenly Lightning shows up, saying “I hadn’t heard about it emitting a beam!!!”  He remarks that it’s bigger than it looked on the news and Shura grabs him by the lapel and says “You’re late, you damned moron!  What were you doing!?”  He replies “I was hiding.  But I thought it was looking pretty bad, so I came to help.  Give me a little credit.”

He then performs a summoning spell for General Frost, a massive frozen pixie thing.  He says he’s borrowing General Frosts’ power, and tells her to draw her sword.  He splashes water on the sword (and her) and asks it to lend its power to Shura and her sword.  It possesses her sword and he says that she should be able to uses as much power as she wants.  She starts attacking it, and calls Lighting for reinforcements.  He tells the little Jack Frosts to do a suicide attack, and she takes out the Cyclops’ eye (with a moved called “Gara gara”).  Everyone is impressed and congratulate her.  Lightning asks her how it feels, and she thanks him for his help.  Someone says there’s another problem…that the cyclops’ beam destroyed the cenotaph in East Ikebukuro Park and that spirits and other stuff were gushing forth, and that they are requesting backup.  She asks Lightning to help, and he says “But I wanted to go back into hiding~”.  Later on, Lightning sees Yukio fighting the apparitions and says “Okumura-sensei, I’ll take a turn”.  Yukio doesn’t really acknowledge him, and he says “Sensei…it seems that you threatened my apprentice with a gun.”  There’s a really SCARY moment where they both looked wide eyed at each other (Yukio looks shocked, Lightning just looks scary) and Yukio says “Sugaro’s already talked to you”.  Lightning replies that he got a call earlier asking “Is it okay if I tell you the results of our investigation?”  He then says “Of course I refused.  What is it you would go so far to know?”  Yukio replies “Since you won’t tell me, then I have no obligation to answer.”  Lightning says “You want to know but don’t want anyone else to…what an egoist you are.”  Yukio walks off and says “I’ll lose to you”.   Lightning thinks about his call from Suguro- “For him to do such a thing, he must have a good reason.  If we tell him, we might be able to help…”  Out loud, Lightning says “Ryuuji really is a good person.”  As Yukio walks away, Lightning says “Only people who want to be helped can be helped.  He [Yukio] doesn’t want to be helped.”

Suddenly Shima pops out from behind a tree.  Lightning asks him if he’s keeping an eye on Yukio Okumura, and Shima says “by the way, can you please remove this ‘bell’ from around my neck?!  I am a spy for the Kishidan side!”  Shimas’s surprised when Lightning replies “okay, I’ll remove it…but it’s not ‘simple’…I want you to do something for me.”

Later Lightning notices someone coming towards him…Arch Knight Red Arm Oseora.  Lightning says “Ahh, you’ve already found me.  Hey, Oseora.”  Red Arm tells him that Dragresk took out a complaint against him for assault, and that he’s come to bring him in for questioning.  Lightning protests some and Red Arm orders his men to take him into custody.  Lightning starts struggling violently and ends up ramming into Yukio…and whispers “I also like sushi 0147Aaa” to him before Red Arm grabs Lightning and tells him to cut it out.  Lightning replies “Yes, sir.  I’m sorry, I won’t do it anymore” (very politely).  Just as they are taking Lightning away, the main group shows up just in time for Lightning to tell Ryuuji “I might not be back for a while, I trust you to write up the report.”

Back at the dorm cafeteria, Rin is making dinner for everyone while they watch tv about the incident earlier and Sugaro writes up his report.  Shiemi mentions that Yukio and Shima are late, and Rin replies (very dejectedly) “It can’t be helped.  Let’s eat.  We have to eat to stay healthy.”  Shiemi remarks that it’s snowing, and Rin says “I wonder if he’s getting something warm to eat.”

Back at the battlefield, the order to change shifts is given, and Yukio takes a break.  As he does, he realizes that he’s been given a USB key by Lightning.  He goes into the tent and asks if he can borrow a computer.  The login/password screen shows up and he types something in.  He thinks “With this…” as the chapter ends.

That’s it for this month.  Wow, this is getting really good and really messed up all at the same time.  I do hope we get more Rin in the next chapter, I feel like he’s been worried about Yukio for like 5 chapters in a row now.  Surely he’s going to try to do something about it soon.  Anyway, hope you enjoyed.  I’ll be back with more summaries and previews in the next few days.

[kawaiiwamine]

A♥️, 3♥️, 4♥️, 6♥️, 8♥️, 9♥️, 10♥️, Q♥️, K♥️, all of the clubs and diamonds, 2♠️, 3♠️, 5♠️, 6♠️, 7♠️, 8♠️, 9♠️, 10♠️, J♠️, Q♠️, K♠️ I'M KINDA SORRY FOR SENDING SO MANY BUT why choose if i don't really have to i'm craving that iwasweetie content,

👀 here we go

A♥️ - Who was the first person your muse ever fell in love with?

While Shuu had noticed people’s attractiveness before, the first person he ever actually crushed on was Kawara Ryuuji.

3♥️ - How would your muse react to a confession of love?

He’d be shocked, then either flatted or elated (depending on whether he reciprocates) but also a little dubious. He wouldn’t straight up call you a liar, but he would be a little bit like “Are you sure though?”

4♥️ - What are your muse’s thoughts on starting/raising a family?

Shuu likes the fantasy of Having A Family™ in the sense that it’s supposed to be a sign you have your life together. He definitely at least wants to get married. He’s not the kind of person who needs to have kids, but he’s not strictly opposed either. He’s incredibly nervous about the idea, but if you have enough confidence to make up for it and it’s important enough to you, you can probably convince him.

6♥️ - What sort of charity work has your muse done?

He has recurring donations for several charities of different kinds, enough to be a not insignificant part of his paycheck. He doesn’t live in an apartment as nice as he could technically afford and he doesn’t spend a lot on himself, so whatever is leftover after bills and savings is usually donated.

As for actual work, he’ll lend his time to just about anyone. Of course, health-related charities are closest to his heart.

8♥️ - How well does your muse perform in social situations?

Not always the best. He’s kind of an awkward ninny, and he knows it. He can actually have periods of confidence (and even... dare I say it... charisma) if he knows what he’s talking about really well. Otherwise, he’s not usually actively bad but if he starts tripping up, it will probably get worse before it gets better.

9♥️ - Has your muse ever had unrequited feelings for someone?

Oh, you betcha. Kawara Ryuuji being the most notable. Of course, Shuu never actually asked, so he assumes it was unrequited. But the sad thing is he probably wouldn’t have wanted his feelings to be returned because he wouldn’t want to be a homewrecker. Then again, that’s just what he would say now. Whether he would actually have that self-restraint in the moment is up for debate.

10♥️ - What was the last party or social event your muse went to?

A group of friends invited him with them to a party. It sounded like he was going to get laid but then everyone got fucked up on drugs and he got the hell out of dodge when they decided that throwing glassware at each other was the cool new sport.

Q♥️ - Who is someone special that your muse always thinks about?

Hitori, honestly. I know I’m HitoShuu trash but really, that guy just means so much to him.

K♥️ - Who does your muse look up to as a role model?

^^^

A♣️ - What’s your muse’s strongest talent?

He’s a smart cookie! He’s better at some subjects than others (math is his weakness, sorry Hitori) but if he puts enough effort in, he can pick things up pretty damn quick.

2♣️ - What topics of conversation does your muse enjoy the most?

If you start talking about microbiology you better be ready to be there all day because he will not stop.

3♣️ - How creative is your muse?

He doesn’t consider himself an artist at all. He’s not the kind of person “understands” art. And he doesn’t really have any artistic talent at all. But you do have to have some creativity to be an effective researcher, so don’t discredit him too much!

4♣️ - What does your muse have the most passion for?

He loves pretty much all sciences, but if I had to name just one field it would be toxicology.

5♣️ - What would your muse change about their current lifestyle?

He wants to be healthier, and he wants to try to be more in-tune with himself. Meaning that he wants to figure out what he wants because he’s not sure.

6♣️ - How do your muse’s “gut feelings” usually turn out?

He can be a little dense, so they’re not usually very helpful.

7♣️ - Has your muse ever felt “trapped”, either figuratively or literally?

The most trapped he’s ever felt was when he was in his bad depression. He was sure he’d never be able to get out of there.

Other than that, does bondage count?

8♣️ - What is your muse the most stubborn about?

That you’re a beautiful person who deserves to be happy.

9♣️ - What is your muse’s proudest accomplishment?

Well, he doesn’t like to brag, but getting hired for a job at a leading research facility at seven years old is a hell of an accomplishment.

10♣️ - When was the last time your muse took a vacation or trip?

You’re so funny.

J♣️ - Who does your muse trust the most?

Ding dong it’s Hitori again.

Q♣️ - Do other people consider your muse charming?

Some may consider his awkwardness to be endearing.

K♣️ - How important is integrity to your muse?

Extremely. Dishonesty is one thing that really bothers him.

A♦️ - What is the most important message your muse has ever received?

The one from the Hawk Party telling him they wanted to pull him out of school to work for them.

2♦️ - How important is money to your muse?

It’s nice to have, certainly, and he appreciates being able to splurge on himself once in a while. But he really just wants to be able to pay his bills.

3♦️ - How does your muse handle indecision?

He tries to think things through as logically and objectively as he can. He’ll even make a pro/con list if he has to.

4♦️ - Is your muse more of the patient or instant gratification type?

It depends. He’s usually pretty patient, unless it’s something like learning a new skill. Since he’s used to being so smart, he can get frustrated pretty quickly if he doesn’t pick something up quick enough. Intellectually he knows that he just needs to practice and that he can’t be a savant at everything he touches, but emotionally the feeling of being inept at something really upsets him.

5♦️ - How often does your muse change plans?

He prefers to put extra effort into a plan and then feel confident sticking with it than run on instinct and change shit up on the fly. But he’s not too much of a fool to know when changing plans is the right course of action.

6♦️ - Is your muse responsible with their money?

Yes, he takes it very seriously. He keeps careful track of all his bills and always sets a certain percentage into savings.

7♦️ - When was your muse the most down on their luck?

He considers his depression to be his low point obviously, but he would say that being born to real shitty parents and then almost getting blown up was a pretty unlucky way to start his life.

8♦️ - Has your muse ever received money or gifts from a mysterious benefactor?

He has found beans on his desk on Legumentine’s. A considerate gesture, or a secret admirer...? Who knows?

9♦️ - How much money does your muse spend on average?

I can’t find enough information to estimate a number for you unfortunately, but as far as luxuries go: he tends to spend little overall with small periods of splurging every so often. Not splurging as in buying a new car, but more like getting a few new shirts, or getting that cute skirt he saw in a window, or taking a trip to the bookstore.

 10♦️ - How financially successful is your muse?

Honestly? He’s not doing too bad. His apartment is small but nice, and as mentioned before he could actually probably afford an even better one if he cared to. And since he doesn’t spend a whole lot, he’s got a respectable amount in savings by now.

J♦️ - Who does your muse do the most business with?

Store-wise? Aside from the grocer, probably the bookstore.

Q♦️ - Has your muse ever been gossiped about or participated in gossip?

Shuu hates gossiping, but I’m sure he’s been the subject of it. Especially when he worked with Tohri, like are you kidding me? Every day with that nonsense. And who knows what kind of rumors the students come up with.

K♦️ - If your muse were to start their own business, what would it be?

Either a pharmacy or, considering he doesn’t bake nearly as often as he wishes he did, a cake shop.

2♠️ - How often does your muse wish to be left alone?

He is an introvert, so he’ll get tired and stressed if he goes too long without privacy. He’d like to get a good few hours to himself every day if possible. It still counts if he’s working.

3♠️ - Does your muse ever let anyone see them cry?

Shuu hates to cry in front of people, and even if it’s someone he trusts he’ll still feel bad about it. But he’s a sensitive baby, so...

5♠️ - Has your muse ever had to change their lifestyle in a major way?

The biggest change was when he lost his job at the Hawks. Once he was ready to start looking for a new job, he decided that it needed to be something he wouldn’t obsess over. He knew he needed to start having a life outside of work. That’s been one hell of a process.

6♠️ - Does your muse believe in fate/destiny?

He doesn’t really care either way. He’s just trying to get through the day.

7♠️ - What’s a hard truth that your muse has to learn/has learned?

Don’t assume that there’s alway going to be a “later”. Life hits you hard and fast.

8♠️ - What does your muse work the hardest for?

Figuring out how to be happy is his biggest challenge right now. Not that he’s always in the piss bucket and never has a day of levity in his life, but he’s still in the process of getting himself together, mentally.

9♠️ - Has your muse ever felt forced to change?

His parents instilled a lot of things in him. He might say it didn’t have an effect on him, but those are some of the most formative years of your life. His mother in particular definitely said and did a lot of things that shoved him into a mold (that he never would have fit in) of what he was supposed to be.

10♠️ - How does your muse cope with grief?

He doesn’t, not really. He bottles it up and hides it away when he’s around anyone else, and then has a breakdown when he’s alone. But he won’t want to be alone - chances are he’ll throw himself into work.

J♠️ - Who would your muse most likely end up in jail with?

He’d probably end up hanging out with the wrong crowd, feel pressured to stand by and get caught up as an accomplice.

Q♠️ - Does your muse manipulate others easily or are they easily manipulated?

If you know enough about him to know his buttons, it’s almost scary how pliable he is.

K♠️ - What is one thing your muse considers a grave injustice?

That more people don’t realize how biology is.

[mithoen]

More Ageswap AU Stuff Because I Love This AU Except It’s Mischief Trio + Quail Boyfriends Focused

SURPRISE, THERE’S M O R E BECAUSE I’M A SELF INDULGENT FUCK WHO LOVES HER OWN AU’S TOO MUCH

THIS IS BASICALLY JUST A SKYPE CONVERSATION BETWEEN MYSELF AND @sproson-ya​ SO ENJOY

WARNING; SENSITIVE MATERIAL IS DISCUSSED HERE SUCH AS THREATS OF VIOLENCE, ACTUAL DEPICTIONS OF VIOLENCE AND DOMESTIC ABUSE, PLEASE READ WITH CAUTION

Please don’t take any of it too seriously, especially the parts where we’re fuzzy on certain things - yes, they could be researched but at the time it was spur of the moment and this is just a vague concept for something that could happen.

Kyn: HITORI AND KAZOO DON'T GET ALONG WITH THESE THREE, RIGHT?? I said tohri might be friends with them because he's the Nicest but 

Vincent: hitori is a Little "e h " about tohri but Kazuaki probably likes him. xD or at least is not afraid of him when he's alone

Kyn: poor hitori I imagine souma and ryuuji might try to rope him into some pranks sometimes 

hitori: "I-i'm not going to help you guys-" 

ryuuji, on one of hitori's sides, holding hitori's arm in his own: "oh c'monnn, u-zu-ne! you're too stuck up,, being the teachers pet must be boring sometimes, right?" 

souma, on hitori's other side, also holding hitori's arm: "indeed. you should relax sometimes, uzune. research says that a little fun is good for your health."

hitori: "it's not fun if you're hurting people!!" 

souma: "oh?? I don't know, I find it's quite fun to watch nanaki cry while I pull his hair out strand by strand." 

hitori: "gh- don't you dare!" 

souma: "who knows? i guess it's up to you, uzune." 

Vincent: hitori, gives souma his very known sharp-eyed look; "if you even dare to touch him, i will pin you to the wall and Punch out your teeth." meanwhile Kazuaki is probably sitting there nervously and talking to tohri it's really.... easy to win his trust kjsdhvkj 

Kyn: souma: //smiles cruelly// "mm, i'd like to see you try." //tugs on the others arm a little// "i am aspiring to be a doctor,, and i'm not afraid to get dirty. i could dislocate your arm before you even got the chance." 

ryuuji: "isa, reel it in a little." 

souma: ",,,is that a yes or a no, uzune?"

tohri: //sweating and trying to distract kazoo from his friends 'persuasion' tactics// "so!! you say you like to draw, hm?? i have never seen your artwork! artistry is very important to one such as myself, so i'd love to see it sometime!" 

Vincent: Kazuaki; small gasp, "you??? like art too?? do you draw or something else?" suddenly he's very interested and just omg, tohri you actually make him kinda happy how can you be such an asshole. look at this pure golden and freckled Boy... 

Vincent: and hitori ksjhkcj 

Vincent: he'd never agree to it and just protect Kazuaki better or get hurt himself 

Vincent: he aint taking no threats from no one 

Kyn: tohri: //blinks and then flushes, a little embarrassed and a little sad he's tricking this poor Boy// "i,, sculpt, sometimes! and i,,, well, they aren't very good, but i,,,, i draw clothes,,,,, i want to become a fashion designer,,,,,,,," //blinks again and realises what he was saying// "b-bUT ITS NOT LIKE THAT'S IMPORTANT TO ME OR ANYTHING- IT'S JUST A STEPPING STONE IN THE LIFE OF THE GREAT NISHIKIKOUJI TOHRI!!"

Kyn: hitori: "grr,,, i'd never agree to your dumb pranks!! whether or not they're harmless - you're still causing trouble in the school! now get off of me!" //pulls himself out of souma and ryuuji's grip 

souma: "hmph. as usual, you're uncooperative and annoying." //pulls out a scalpel from the inside of his blazer and sneers at hitori// "maybe if we skin you we'll find somebody a little easier to work with on the inside-" 

ryuuji: //holds his arm over souma's chest// "no, isa, leave him be. fight on your own terms, in your own time. if he won't help, we'll just have to make it extra mischievous, right?" 

souma: ",,,of course. fine. but we aren't done here, uzune." 

Vincent: FUCK. FUCK. NOW I JUST IMAGINE HITORI RUNNING AND SEARCHING FOR KAZUAKI. BUT SOUMA AND RYUUJI OF COURSE KNOW WHERE HE AND TOHRI ARE SO THEY FIND THEM SOONER. AND JUST RYUUJI AND SOUMA WALKING UP TO THE TWO OF THEM SOUMA GRINNING LIKE THE EVIL FUCK HE IS AND KAZUAKI JUST "o h no.." probably tries to text hitori quickly but ryuuji snatches his phone away and aa aaaaa aaa 

Kyn: AHAHAHAHAH Y E S. 

kazoo: "p-please don't!! please!! i-i'm sorry!" 

ryuuji: //holding kazoo still by his wrists// "haha! i'm not." 

tohri: ",,,wait- wait, ryuuji, souma - do we have to hurt him?" 

souma: //sorting through his 'equipment', turns his head to look coldly at tohri over his shoulder// "what, have you come to care for him now that we left you alone together for half an hour?" 

tohri: "n-no, i just,,," 

souma: "remember where your loyalties lie, nishikikouji." 

kazoo: "tohri!! tohri, help me please!!" 

tohri: //falls silent, looks away from kazoo with a painful expression// ",,,sorry, nanaki." 

ryuuji: "awright!! what're we gonna do with him, i~sa?" 

souma: "i was thinking of leaving some light scarring along his stomach. perhaps we should sign our names into his skin and let uzune discover them as a present, hm?" 

Vincent: Kazuaki fucking PANICS; "N-no!! please! don't touch me!! don't touch me there - it's inappropriate, please please please-- i'm gonna throw up, please -- ,, please,,, " he's still pretty scared of touch holy shit. and for them to get to his stomach they'd need to undress layers of clothes the boy would be v traumatized in many ways 

Vincent: hITORI RUN!! RUN AND SAVE YOUR BOYFRIEND!! god,, 

Kyn: HITORI'S GONNA H A V E TO FIND THEM AND QUICK BECAUSE SOUMA'S NOT ABOUT TO STOP FOR ANYONE, RYUUJI DOESN'T CARE AND TOHRI'S TOO POWERLESS TO STOP THEM BOTH 

souma, bent over kazoo as he unbuttons the other's shirt: "you're annoying. stop moving. kawara, hold him steadier." 

ryuuji: "hey, it's not as easy as it looks, isa!!" 

kazoo: "no!! get off me!! please- please, stop, please-" 

souma: "annoying. nishikikouji, come here." 

tohri: "wh,,, what? what do you want??" 

souma: //looks around before grabbing a loose brick off the ground and handing it to tohri// "hit him." 

tohri: "what?! I can't-" 

souma: "hit him, nishikikouji. all you have to do is knock him out - or at least give him a concussion. just get him to stop moving." 

tohri: ",,,,,," 

kazoo: //outright crying// "t-t-tohri,,, please,,,, don't,,,,," 

ryuuji: "go on!!" 

tohri: "mmnph. fine, fine... stay still, nanaki, it'll only hurt for a moment,," 

Vincent: Kazuaki; "no, no please i'll hold still please don't hit me. I'll hold still won't tell anyone. please, not the head.." still sobs and tries to hold as still as possible so tohri doesn't smack him over the head 

Vincent: hitori probably,,, wont find him in time,,, they probably arent even in School anymore??? and if he finds them by trying to run in the direction they went in that would take too Long and Kazuaki would be in pain already,,,, 

Vincent: at least hitori would be able to call the Police on them and then catch souma one day off guard and Punch his nose bloody 

Vincent: ryuuji and tohri will get revenge too but a more quiet one that wouldn't be able to be tracked down to him as easily :'D 

Kyn: I WAS HOPING YOU'D MENTION HITORI CALLING THE POLICE 

Kyn: they'd probably find these three before any Actual harm could come to poor, poor kazoo

tohri: "ghhh,,, I can't believe this,,, arrested, again, because of you two and your stupid messing about!!" 

policeman: "shut up. you were obviously going to hit that kid-" 

souma: "let him go, please. I told him to." 

policeman: "you're... isa souma, right? you have a record, boy, why should we trust your word-" 

ryuuji: "no, he's right!! tohri's innocent! please don't get him into trouble." 

policeman: ",,,we'll be investigating into this, but for now you're free to go." 

tohri: "oh, thank god-"

Kyn: ryouta: "ryuuji!!" 

ryuuji: "ah, dad. hi." 

ryouta: "I can't believe you- again? really? we've talked about this! you promised when we made up that you'd stop getting caught up in this sort of thing and focus on your studies!" 

ryuuji: "it's not like i'm doing terrible in school, dad. and we weren't actually going to hurt kazoo - it was just pretend! right, isa?" 

souma: ",,,indeed." 

ryouta: //massages the bridge of his nose// "we're,, talking about this seriously when we get home, ryuuji. come on." 

ryuuji: "oh, looks like i'm getting bailed out. see you tomorrow at school, isa!" 

souma: "bye." 

//RYUUJI AND RYOUTA PASS A VERY ANGRY LOOKING MAN IN A SUIT AS THEY LEAVE// 

ryuuji: ",,,wait. wait, wait-! souma! dad, get off, souma's-" 

ryouta: "??? we're leaving, come on - hey, ryuuji!" 

ryuuji: //arrives back in the holding cells just in time to watch souma's dad hit souma across the face 

Dr. Isa: "you're a disgrace to this family! you have a criminal record!" 

souma: "sorry, father." 

Dr. Isa: "you will hand over all your research and equipment to myself and your mother immediately after getting home, do you hear me? your phone, too." 

souma: ",,,yes, father."

Vincent: YOOOOO HITTING YOUR CHILD IS NOT COOL MAN HE MIGHT BE AN ASSHOLE THAT JUST TRAUMATISED KAZUAKI P BADLY ( good luck being able to snuggle up onto your soft boyfriend ever again hitori ) BUT YOOOOO O O NOT COOL. And that with the police in sight! You're going to get to hear something from them, too :T Guess the police at least sees where the roots lie...,,, Considering that souma is not of age yet and already has a record I'm pretty sure a social worker would visit souma at home and try to at least look around in his environment??? I'm pretty sure they would talk to souma and question his parents too... mmmm 

Vincent: No money would really be able to be enough for souma to stay in that family,, He probably gets in a home for abused children for a while ;w; If he's lucky 

Vincent: If not his dad is mightier and just owns everyone 

Vincent: Which might be p  b ad 

Vincent: I'm basing this off on the German system btw 

Vincent: Idk how it would be in Japan but I can't imagine that it would be much different,, 

Kyn: aaah yeah i was gonna say i imagine souma's family is. Pretty Rich and they're likely to fork out a lot of money to keep souma out of real trouble - and themselves out a lot of trouble for being cruel to him, too 

Kyn: IDK HOW THE POLICE WORK IN JAPAN EITHER BUT IT DOES MAKE SENSE YEAH

Kyn: in any case, souma ends up running away to live with tohri later on s o

Kyn: tohri: "you two are late!! i was getting worried you'd had to spend the night in jai- WHOA SOUMA, WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR-" 

souma: "i don't want to talk about it." 

ryuuji: ",,,maybe we went overboard this time." 

tohri: "if even you're saying that, i guess we must have done,,, what happened?" 

ryuuji: "his dad came to bail him out." 

tohri: “oh...”

Vincent: O h n o 

Vincent: They better apologise for what they've done qwq Hitori won't show any mercy otherwise, and nageki doesn't need this,,, 

Kyn: souma Might have a bruise on his face but he certainly doesn't have a bruise on his pride 

Kyn: he's not going to apologise for jack shit, ryuuji and tohri are gonna have to defuse the situation for him - or let their friend get what's coming to him

Vincent: Yeah... Hitori.... is more than only angry... he's dead set to see souma bleed because holy shit really anyone else deserved this but not his already anxious boyfriend ; w ; Ryuuji and tohri can talk as much as they want to him but he ain't gonna forgive haha,, 

Kyn: mmmm souma might be prideful but he Knows he goes overboard sometimes and he Knows this time he definitely fucked up so even if he won't apologise, he's not going to fight back against hitori either 

tohri: "what do you mean, you're 'going to go find uzune'?! he's going to kill you, souma!" 

souma: "well. maybe i deserve it." 

ryuuji: "don't say that,, it was all our faults-" 

souma: "no. i'm always dragging you two into my messes. let me deal with it." 

tohri: "now isn't the time to be selfless, you idiot!"

Vincent: SOUMA ARE YOU REALLY SURE BECAUSE WOWIE IF HE WON'T FIGHT BACK THEN HITORI PROBABLY WON'T do as much tbh... he's not as cruel to beat someone who's already on the ground xD 

Vincent: But he sure as hell will lecture him good

Kyn: SOUMA WOULD BE SO CONFUSED 

souma: "wh,, why did you stop?" 

hitori: ",,,why aren't you fighting me?" 

souma: "unimportant-" 

hitori: "its not fair for me to hit you if you aren't going to hit me back. i'm not you." 

souma: ",,,alright, i deserve that, but- you've chosen the worst time to be kindhearted, uzune, as always." 

Vincent: Hitori; "well then. Glad that I didn't need to punch your lights out first to calm you down. What you did to kazu was beyond terrible and your understanding I assume. It's not only that you scared him... He always had a paranoia of people touching him. I don't know if this even gets in your stupid overly spoiled head, but he's even more terrified now. I can't even hug him anymore... speaking of holding him... Do you understand?” //actually cries a little because of his soft boyfriend Souma if didnt noticed earlier probably noticed now that Hito and kazu have a closer relationship than just friends :'D

Kyn: YEAH HE'S A LITTLE TOO DENSE TO NOTICE THAT THEY WERE IN A RELATIONSHIP, TBH 

Kyn: dense or just doesn't care, at any rate 

souma: ",,,i'm not going to apologise because frankly, I couldn't give two shits about how nanaki feels. let him be afraid, see if I care. i'm not here for a lecture, uzune - are you going to hit me or not?" 

Vincent: Hitori; "...I didn't expect any different from the son of the Isas." he'd stand up, blow his knuckles a little since they were all red from the first punch he used on souma to knock him of his feet 

Vincent: Kinda just dusts himself off and wipes his tears away "I won't dirty my hands on scum like you. You don't even deserve being beaten. I thought you were just one of these kids but.. Kids like you grow up to end up with a bullet in their head." And he just fucking leaves because NOT EVEN WORTH IT 

Vincent: He thought he could beat some sense in him?? He uses fits and words but like wowie if souma doesn't even react to that he'd just see him a lost cause,,,

Kyn: souma: //blinks, left lying on the ground in surprise. sits up and puts a hand to his chest, expression twisting into a small frown// "son,, of the,,,,," //closes his eyes// ",,that's it?" //gets to his feet unsteadily, face half anger and half panic// "that's it?! you can't just walk away,  uzune! you can't- ,,aren't you angry?! don't you want to hit me?? I don't,, I don't understand, I don't,,," //puts his hand to his cheek where the bruise is// ",,being hurt,, is all i'm good for,,, I deserve it,," 

Vincent: Hitori; stops and narrows his eyes at souma. feels a Little weird Hearing that. "Listen. I dont know what your parents taught you or what bullshit you're into. Maybe you're just getting off out of this. But i dont enjoy beating People up or being in rage. and what's even the Point if you don't get it? you'll learn that Actions have far more consequences than just a bloody nose soon enough... but i don't want to be the one to grant you that favour. now fuck off, isa. and dont let me see you anytime soon." 

Kyn: souma: //wraps an arm around himself to grip at the other arm, eyes downturned as hitori walks off and mouth twisted into a frown// ",,,,,"

tohri: "!!!! souma!! you're back!! thank god, I thought uzune was going to murder you!" 

souma: ",,,as did I. I was sorely disappointed." 

ryuuji: "at least you're okay!! come over here and play cards with us!!" 

souma: //blinks before shaking his head with a sigh, smiling lightly// "alright. what're we playing?" 

Kyn: tohri and ryuuji understand souma better than souma understands himself :'D in any case hitori's words definite made him feel something 

Kyn: he's probably the reason why souma runs away, actually he realises being stuck with his shitty parents is only going to make him just like them and while he's okay with being a dick he doesn't want to be a rich asshole who doesn't care about anyone because he does care about his friends 

Vincent: bless hitori but..... god when he Comes home though hitori would have such a breakdown because "Kazuaki i am sorry that i couldnt do more.... i love you so much but i couldnt do anything...." what do you even do when you actually have morals?? :'D 

Kyn: WOULD HITORI EVEN TELL NAGEKI ANY OF WHAT HAPPENED?? LIKE. HE'D CERTAINLY BE NOTIFIED BY KAZOO'S PARENTS THAT HE WAS PROBABLY ESCORTED HOME BY THE POLICE,,, AND HE'D DEFINITELY NOTICE KAZOO'S RECLUSIVE ATTITUDE 

Vincent: OF COURSE NAGEKI WOULD KNOW EVERYTHING 

Vincent: Kazuaki is more at hitori's place than he is at his home :'D 

Vincent: and i am p sure Kazuaki sat nervously with nageki in the kitchen when hitori came back 

Kyn: you know who'd be even angrier at souma than hitori 

Kyn: n a g e k i 

Vincent: OH B O Y 

Kyn: he'd be fucking livid 

Kyn: nevermind himself burning to death, he'd set souma alight

Vincent: NAGEKI HOLY FUCK 

Vincent: I THOUGHT HE'D BE SOMEWHAT PROUD THAT HITORI DIDNT BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF SOUMA 

Vincent: B UT OK AY :'D 

Kyn: LMAOOO oh no he'd be very proud that hitori didn't resort to violence 

Kyn: because it means he can do it himself 

Kyn: doesn't help that he's the school librarian 

Vincent: NAGEKI DONT BEAT UP KIDS 

Vincent: YOU NEED THIS JOB 

Kyn: ryuuji: "okay!! lets go get those books out of the library that mr. shirogane told us to get!" 

tohri: "you know, I've always wondered what mr. fujishiro and mr. shirogane's relationship was,,," 

souma: "probably unimportant. don't get excited, nishikikouji." 

ryuuji: "good afternoon, mr. fujishiro!!" 

nageki: "...mr. kawara. mr. nishikikouji.... mr. isa." 

souma: ",,,,i get the distinct feeling,,,, that i'm not welcome here right now,,,," 

nageki: "no. no you aren't. in fact, you aren't welcome here at all." 

tohri: "um-" 

nageki: "surely you're rich enough to just buy the books you want, right, mr. isa? get out. don't come back." 

souma: ",,,,,,yes, sir. sorry, sir." 

Vincent: THAT'S FUCKING LIT NAGEKI 

Vincent: SOUMA PROABLY FEELS THE RELATION BETWEEN NAGEKI AND HITORI :'D

Kyn: EVERYONE KNOWS THEY'RE RELATED, THEY DON'T EXACTLY HIDE IT 

Kyn: souma didn't think about it too much though 

Kyn: nageki's always been a quiet but kind teacher, he didn't think the other could get so angry

ryuuji: ",,,isa, you oka-?" 

souma: "don't bother, kawara. i deserve it, so it's fine." 

tohri: "you keep saying that, but really,,," 

Vincent: no no i know that everyone knows it but like SOUMA ACTUALLY FELT IT because that was very hitori of nageki :'D

VIncent: ryuuji; "insane idea; but what about you try to apologise for a Change?"

souma; "insane idea indeed" 

Kyn: LMAOOOO

Kyn: they're Brothers, alright

Kyn: i think after running away souma might be inspired to apologise on his own terms directly to kazoo 

Vincent: wowie good luck Kazuaki will start crying when he only sees souma getting Close to him 

Kyn: LMAO WHOOPS 

souma: ",,,,!!! um." //swallows// "er,, n-nanaki, um,,,, uh,," 

Vincent: kazuaki; Looks around for hitori,, takes out his phone in a hurry, Drops it, kneels down it pick it up, cries more "i swear i didnt tell anyone-- they all found it out on their own-- please dont " 

Kyn: souma: ",,,,,i did this to you. i made you like this. i'm,,, i'm so sorry. i'm so, so sorry. you don't deserve to cry like that- because of,, because of me. i understand if you can't forgive me, i'm just- i'm sorry."

Vincent: kazuaki; blinks a few times, stares up at him, just hiccups, "wh-.... i-is... this some k-Kind of joke... " picks up his phone, stands up and presses his Hands against his chest "... i... didnt know you c-could feel regret.... y-you arent lying right?..." 

Kyn: souma: "no, i'm,,, I'm not lying. you have every right to be suspicious of course but - no, i mean it. i never liked uzune and he certainly doesn't like me, but you didn't deserve to be hurt like you were because i'm a petty asshole, so. i'm sorry. and i say that with all the compassion, for what little of it that i have, left in my heart." 

Vincent: kazuaki; Looks around again, just to make sure that there is no one to just kinda grab him and hold him "ah.... mm... - then I am.. g-glad i... i guess i can accept your apology but uhm... please dont mess with hitori like this anymore.... h-he cares a lot and... he really doesnt deserve to be heartbroken like this... he already worries so much about his brother.... ... i apologise that he had to beat you up because i couldnt protect myself..."

Vincent: Baby kazoo is just too pure and naivee 

Kyn: souma: //squints at kazoo, irritation slowly growing on his face// "we haven't spoken in quite a while now, so I think I forgot the reason why I never liked you - but i'm beginning to remember. you're weak. pathetic. stand up for yourself more, nanaki, stop letting uzune fight your battles - and stop worrying about him over yourself! I'm here apologising to you, - you are the one I held a knife to, you are the one who has spent the last few months in constant fear of me. focus on your own feelings for once, not uzune's!" 

Vincent: kazuaki; seems to be quite surprised at the tone of voice. weak? yup.. pathetic? yup yup, he knew all of that,, ".. i am sorry- I ... uh... i know but i uh... can't really uhm... i dont know what to say........" 

Kyn: souma: //sighs// "ugh, I don't know why I bother with either you or him. I came here to do what I felt I was needed of me, and I have completed that task. Goodbye, Nanaki. See you in school." 

Vincent: that Feeling when you wanna say something but you are still too scared of the Person :'D 

Vincent: sorry souma there is nothing much to dooo 

Kyn: ka z o o he's le a v I n g say somethinnnnng 

Vincent: but kazuaki thinks now that you didnt actually m e an i t 

Vincent: WHAT SHOULD HE SAY HE'S AFRAID THAT HE'LL REGRET I T 

Kyn: LMAO SOUMA STOP BEING SO COARSE YOU GAVE OFF THE WRONG IMPRESSION AGAIN 

Vincent: kazuaki; "teachers always force their students to apologise to the Person they bullied but the bully never means it. it makes us only more scared that well see something worse coming because of the humiliation the bully went through.... " 

Vincent: poor kazuaki proably gets bullied constantly and he doesnt know how to fi g ht it 

Vincent: he tried talking back but that only made it worse probably because he never knows what to say :'D 

Kyn: souma: //pauses, his back to kazoo// ",,,I do mean it, but I suppose if my words aren't enough proof for you, then... if you continue to have bullying issues with other students, you may come to me if you so wish. I can easily make those issues... Disappear. Or worse. It's up to you, of course, but it is a very real offer. I do not provide services for just anyone and I would like it if you believe me when I apologise, considering how you are literally the first person I have ever apologised to in my life, if you're willing to believe that as well."

Vincent: kazuaki; "THAT'S EVEN WORSE! Why would you even offer to hurt others?? you hurt me and you're sorry.... ok ay,,, i believe you then... y-you just sounded less.... like you really meant it... but why would you hurt others? Hitori... talks to them and they stop... sometimes tease me about it.... but it's alright ut why would you...... do worse....... that's terrible?...... did,, did you really try to kill me back then, too?...."

Kyn: souma: "I wasn't trying to kill you, Nanaki. just damage. hurt. scar. those sorts of things. even if the blade never touched you in the end, I suppose I managed to scar you in a worse way. as for why..." //goes quiet for a second// "it's all I know how to do."

Vincent: kazuaki; "huh.... that's actually... pretty sad... aren't uhm... your friends helping you?..... i mean haha... th-they do ... but i mean.... are they like that too?.... do you maye want to hang out with me and hitori then? he's very smart and nice! he'll forgive you! he knows a lot of things..... uh.... s-sorry I uhm..... anyway I forgive you........" //reaches out his Hand to shake souma's

Kyn: souma: //blinks in surprise// ",,,oh." //hesitates for a moment, hand half outstretched before accepting kazuaki's awkwardly, shaking it slowly as if unsure about what he's doing before letting go and staring at his own hand for a few moments// ",,,uh, what? Hitori? Uzune? N,, no, I doubt that he'd want me around. he told me as much. ,,,thank you for the offer, however. and thank you for accepting my apology. as for kawara and nishikikouji... no, they aren't much like myself. kawara probably has his own issues, but they aren't much like my own. nishikikouji is a very well-rounded individual. he's sorry too, by the way - he was very distressed afterward about almost hurting you - although I suppose you'd rather hear that from his own mouth."

Vincent: kazuaki; "hito! isa apologised to me!" 

hitori; "???? HE DID WHAT? you didn't accept it did you -" 

kazuaki; 

Hitori; 

kazuaki; "... i think we are friends now" 

hitori; "kazu, oh my god,,, i love you but this is too much even for you...."

Kyn: SOUMA WOULD AGGRESSIVELY TRY TO AVOID BOTH HITORI AND NAGEKI UNTIL THE END OF TIME TBH 

souma: //returns to the other two, expression confused// ",,,," 

tohri: "you're back!!" 

ryuuji: "how'd it go?? did he say you guys were good now??" 

souma: "I,,, believe that I have managed to,,, befriend nanaki, although I am unsure as to how I accomplished this." 

ryuuji: "ah!! we've been replaced, nishikikouji!" 

tohri: "oh well. didn't really see the appeal in isa souma's friendship, anyway." 

souma: "wh- hey!" 

tohri: "i'm kidding!!" 

souma: //grumbles// "i'd never,,, replace you both,,, you are my,,, most important people,,," 

ryuuji: "wow, that was mushy!! come here and let me hug you!" 

souma: "no- get off-!!" 

tohri: "too late!!" 

Vincent: GOOD 

Vincent: VERY N I CE 

Vincent: GET SANDWICHED SOUMA 

Kyn: souma loves his friends and his friends love him and each other 

Kyn: they're very gay tbh 

Kyn: people Suspect things but they're too afraid of incurring mischief wrath to say anything 

Kyn: they aren't dating tho

Kyn: yet, anyway