Well, you're not wrong. I think I was too surprised to really feel it... It's starting to ache now, though. [ all the adrenaline from the trial is wearing off. ] As for the rest of me... I'm tired, mostly. But I'll be okay.
[ they have many other feelings but they would rather die than acknowledge them, so ]
Piety-san has some kind of plan. I just hope he thought it through.
It's all right. The end result was going to be nearly the same either way. I said this to Kresnik-san, but if I'm speaking honestly, my reasons for not wanting Piety-san to sacrifice one of his memories are somewhat selfish. Ishikirimaru-san is a friend of mine.
[ they seem all right with how things ended up happening, even if they're uneasy about it. In the end, it was his choice; Mizuki has to honor at least that much. ]
And if you're asking why he'd do it... that's just the kind of person he is, I think. He doesn't want to see innocent people getting hurt, even if it means he has to sacrifice himself instead.
Have some faith? I'm sure that's what Piety-san would want, too.
[ ha ha ]
As for Guy-kun -- mm, I talked to him afterwards. It was actually a really cute reason! It turns out he's deathly afraid of girls. I guess I seem like a woman to him.
[ they sound utterly unbothered by this possibility... ]
Who knows...? I'm not sure things like that always have a reasonable explanation. Either way, I wasn't going to pry. I just wanted him to apologize. And maybe grovel a little bit.
[ t b q h... nobody throws mizuki around and gets away with it scot-free. Punishment has been exacted. They rest a hand on their hip, demeanor shifting a little to something more serious. ]
Rather than me, I think we should be thinking about you. Are you okay? This is a lot for a high school student to deal with.
[That gets a surprised laugh from her as she brushes a stray strand of hair back, tilting her head slightly.]
Just a little bit, huh? Light groveling. How'd it work out?
[For the next question, though... Her expression gets a little more somber, even if she tries to keep her voice more casual.]
I mean... Not really. It's really tough, you know? But - hopefully it won't be too much longer before we can all go home. That's what I keep thinking about.
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[ Mizuki is tired with a capital T, but they do their best to smile for Zoe regardless. ]
Thank you, Zoe. I'm all right. I just need a good nap and some snacks.
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[She tries to return the smile, but it's weak.]
Other than your back... How are you feeling?
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Well, you're not wrong. I think I was too surprised to really feel it... It's starting to ache now, though. [ all the adrenaline from the trial is wearing off. ] As for the rest of me... I'm tired, mostly. But I'll be okay.
[ they have many other feelings but they would rather die than acknowledge them, so ]
Piety-san has some kind of plan. I just hope he thought it through.
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[She frowns, shifting slightly as she tries to decide how to phrase this next sentiment.]
Yeah. Sorry that we didn't vote for... I mean, your logic made sense. Cunning pretty much sucks.
[Even if it isn't something she personally agreed with.]
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[ they seem all right with how things ended up happening, even if they're uneasy about it. In the end, it was his choice; Mizuki has to honor at least that much. ]
And if you're asking why he'd do it... that's just the kind of person he is, I think. He doesn't want to see innocent people getting hurt, even if it means he has to sacrifice himself instead.
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[But after that clarification, she moves on quickly.]
I don't think it's that selfish to want your friends to live. [...] I guess we just have to hope that whatever Piety is planning, it works out.
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Have some faith? I'm sure that's what Piety-san would want, too.
[ ha ha ]
As for Guy-kun -- mm, I talked to him afterwards. It was actually a really cute reason! It turns out he's deathly afraid of girls. I guess I seem like a woman to him.
[ they sound utterly unbothered by this possibility... ]
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[It's said with a fair amount of stress; even if she doesn't know Ishikirimaru too well, the thought of anything like that happening to him is awful.
Upon hearing that explanation, though, she blinks.]
That's a unique thing to be scared of. I mean, to that extent, at least. I wonder why.
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Who knows...? I'm not sure things like that always have a reasonable explanation. Either way, I wasn't going to pry. I just wanted him to apologize. And maybe grovel a little bit.
[ t b q h... nobody throws mizuki around and gets away with it scot-free. Punishment has been exacted. They rest a hand on their hip, demeanor shifting a little to something more serious. ]
Rather than me, I think we should be thinking about you. Are you okay? This is a lot for a high school student to deal with.
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Just a little bit, huh? Light groveling. How'd it work out?
[For the next question, though... Her expression gets a little more somber, even if she tries to keep her voice more casual.]
I mean... Not really. It's really tough, you know? But - hopefully it won't be too much longer before we can all go home. That's what I keep thinking about.
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That's right. This'll be over with soon, I promise. I'm working hard on getting us a peaceful ending.
[ or, at the very least, stopping the murders. ]
My god's a good guy, so I don't think it's impossible for things to change. It's just going to take some convincing.