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[trainwrecking]

[His feed opens with the sounds of rustling and the oh-so-beautiful scenery of... a messy teenaged boy's room. Okay, so he's normally a lot more organized than this, but cut him some slack, Asgard. The last couple of months haven't been easy.

But he's not addressing Asgard, oh no. He seems to be tidying up (sort of) and mostly humming along. Occasionally he'll sing lines that he remembers, but he's not too concerned about his performance. Have no fear; though he lacks the finesse of a true vocalist, he's not bad enough to burn ears.]

I... a-ahh, how long was this―?!

[Aaaaaaand he finally noticed.]

I guess I... bumped it. Haha... ha.

[Nothing like being put on the spot. Otonashi leaves the room, heading out past the main welcome hall. Nothing to do now but pretend like that didn't happen move forward!]

I think I need a change of scenery. And maybe a change in mood. We're all still here after all, but so many people have ... disappeared, haven't they? In my world... that meant that they accepted their lives and found peace.

[He shivers when he steps outside. The season is changing!]

Before I head out, do any of you want to ... I don't know, go to lunch? Just a normal lunch? I'll even buy for a few of you if you can't. [Because he kind of misses his normal, everyday lunches with his off-the-wall friends. He's no social butterfly, but he'll try. He can't be the only one who feels off.

Yuzuru tries for a smile, waves to the feed awkwardly (Otonashi, the feed isn't a person, silly) and cuts it.]

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[Video]

[saving_sound]

[Hibiki's definitely a bit thinner after going through the war; pale, too. And for whatever reason, she seems to have acquired a flute to hang around her neck.]

...More people disappeared...?

[So not only was there a war, but people are missing their friends, too? Why did things have to be this way...?]

I'm sorry...

ᴠıᴅᴇᴏ;

[trainwrecking]

[Otonashi seems to notice. She's not the only one; even some surviving natives are losing weight lately.]

Mm... [He nods.]

Ahh, Hibiki... You don't have to be sorry.
[Please, oh please don't turn into Ritsu Sohma. Nice kid, but the boy is an apology machine.]

Are you... okay?

ᴠıᴅᴇᴏ;

[saving_sound]

I'm alright. Just... trying to get used to things again now that the war's over with.

What about you, Otonashi-san? Are you going to be okay?

[trainwrecking]

L-like I said, I think I just need a change. [That was his go-to when things got bad at home. Reason to live gone? Pack up and move!]

I ... don't think the war is over. If there's anything I know about battles and operations... [He sighs softly.]

It's that succeeding at one doesn't mean winning the war. ... But I wish there was another way to do this.

[ audio ]

[extradite]

...it's fine. The singing was - different. Different to what everyone else has been saying.

ᴀᴜᴅıᴏ;

[trainwrecking]

It―!

I, ahh... didn't know my bracelet was on! S-sorry. I'm not a good singer...
[He softens, though. At least this person was polite!]

It's Iwasawa's song. She was... a friend from home.

ᴀᴜᴅıᴏ;

[extradite]

A... vocalist?

ᴀᴜᴅıᴏ;

[trainwrecking]

Yeah. She was... pretty amazing. I was a fan of hers.

No matter how off you felt, her singing always seemed to just... draw you in. My imitation doesn't compare.

video

[demonicbookworm]

Ah, you are... _{[yes, he recognizes you. How could he forget?]}

I-I still need to thank you for your help!

ᴠıᴅᴇᴏ;

[trainwrecking]

[Oh! Otonashi remembers.]

Aha...! Oh, it's no trouble. How are you feeling? Have you been taking it easy?

ᴠıᴅᴇᴏ;

[demonicbookworm]

_{[Nope, he's been reckless and not worrying about himself as much as he should.]}

I'm perfectly fine now.

ᴠıᴅᴇᴏ;

[trainwrecking]

[It's a good thing Otonashi can't really see that from the video itself.]

Good. I'm really ... really glad I could do something. [The thanks means a lot, Ruca. Possibly more than you'll ever know.]

With the battle over, you should be able to avoid anything serious like that for a while.

[Action]

[teacuptarget]

[Gau is actually holding his bracelet up to respond to the video, as he's on his own way into Sigyn house. He's dressed in a sweater vest and dress pants, per usual, and carrying a messenger bag. He looks just as put together as always, but he's rather tired.

He happens to catch sight of the very person that he'd been about to address, blinks, and says less-than-smoothly.]

Hey, you were just on..?

ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ;

[trainwrecking]

Y-yeah, that was... that was me.

[It's not like lying would do him any good, and he's not usually the type. Otonashi rubs at his arms, still adjusting to the chill air.]

Uh... Did I disturb you...? [He sounds apologetic already.]

Re: ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ;

[teacuptarget]

No!

[Gau says the word a little too emphatically, then follows it with his best smile.]

Quite the opposite, actually. I could use some company too, so I was just about to...

[He holds up his arm, the bracelet sliding a little along his wrist.]

Ask you if that invitation was open to anyone. I don't have many friends here yet.

ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ;

[trainwrecking]

Oh, the lunch― [Yes, dear, the lunch offer from a few minutes ago. Otonashi seems to be a touch out of sorts.]

Y-yeah, it was for anyone! If you don't have runes yet, I'll cover. [Hmm... many friends yet?]

When did you arrive?

Audio

[burningcreator]

[...unf. He's really cute. However, he's too crestfallen to really do any flirting. Ah well, maybe another time. Assuming Shou doesn't find out that Otonashi is 17.]

...Lunch, huh?

[Considering he's actively at work, lunch sounds... pretty good.]

...How's a picnic suit you?

ᴀᴜᴅıᴏ;

[trainwrecking]

[He'd reject you anyway, Shou. Sorry.]

Yeah. I could really use a normal day after... uhh. Everything.

A picnic? Where, the park?

Audio

[burningcreator]

[Story of my life.]

Yeah, I been workin'... basically e'ery day. [He went home to sleep, and then was immediately back to work. He'd been refusing days off. Why give himself idle time to be depressed? Keeping busy was keeping him sane... and keeping him from drinking so much.]

Yeah, th' horse corral. Y' know where it is?

Y' can come 'nytime before sundown, I'm here.

[persistentsong]

[She has been needing to get out. Moping isn't going to do anyone any favors.]

Ah, I wouldn't mind going out and grabbing something to eat. If you don't mind that is.

ᴀᴜᴅıᴏ;

[trainwrecking]

Oh, sure. I don't mind..! I can cover for you, even.

[Ever polite!]

ᴀᴜᴅıᴏ;

[persistentsong]

You don't have to, I've been here long enough that I have money to pay my own way.

action;

[fanserving]

Lunch?

[ Hakuei pauses, and after a moment, smiles. ]

That sounds like a lovely idea, boy. Do you have a place in mind?

[trainwrecking]

[He confirms with a shaky nod, though he pauses at her last question.]

Uh... [Hmm... Otonashi probably shouldn't be imposing his tastes on people.]

N-not in particular. I was going to ask what people would like. I know a few places though.

[fanserving]

I see.. [ She's taken note of his - nervousness? And smiles, in hopes that it might calm him. ]

I am not quite experienced with the restaurants here, [ because she's a person of habit, ] so it would be helpful in the future if we could go to a place you recommend highly?