[Once everyone has finished looking around, everyone will be skipped ahead to the park. The person they had been following is sitting on a swing, and a young man is sitting on the other. While the teen is smiling and talking happily, there's something about this man's responses that seem off...
They talk about many topics, which one are you listening to? Work, School, Health, or something else of your choosing?]
( "he acts like we're friends, and i play along with it too, but the truth is that he kinda freaks me out. i only go along with it because i get the feeling he'll do something awful if i don't."
that's what was said, all those weeks ago.
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mafuyu circles around, watching them- watching that man- coldly.
it really isn't a joke, is it?
if she stops and listens, will there be more to say? about friends, maybe? )
[There are more things that could potentially be discussed. 'Family' is an option for sure. And also, since all of the listed options were picked, 'Wish' is suddenly available.]
That guy said it was, though we both know his true intentions. We have the luxury of seeing this interaction as outsiders... [He lifts a finger.] But the trick to these games is to think like our opponent. Who's to say that Sou didn't accept such a poor excuse, especially if he were desperate for a friend?
Ah. Might this be Sou? Or someone else? Surely not one of those bullies. [Referencing a note he found. Because he's busy trying to put things together, he can only concentrate on one topic!
Which happens to be health. For personal reasons.]
Sou, guess what? I finally shook that cough that had been stuck with me.
That's good. I thought you would end up in the hospital again.
Ehe, not this time!
[The man lifts his scarf off of his neck and drapes it around the teen's shoulders.]
Best wear this, so you don't get a cough again.
[It seems like a friendly exchange, but the teen seems a bit uncomfortable. After all, accepting presents from Sou Hiyori always comes with a price. But he does take it and nods, too shy and awkward to refuse.]
[THE REAL SOU HIYORI IS SUSPICIOUS. But also hmm. Hmm. He wonders if the Sou he knows still has health problems.
He clearly still wears that scarf... but why? Convenience, or sentiment? Or to establish himself as the new Sou Hiyori? However, there's nothing more to find here, he thinks.]
[He does have an extremely punchable face, it's true. But Audrey has chosen work.]
I graduate in just a few months...mom and dad seem sure that I'll get into a good university, but I dunno. I kinda think I should just go into the work force.
It's not a bad idea. Did you have a job in mind?
Not really...I'm not good at much of anything...
How about money laundering? You're really good with numbers, I bet you could do it.
Sou!
[The teen looks shocked by this comment, but the adult just laughs.]
Just kidding! You wouldn't do well in prison anyway.
[The teen awkwardly laughs it off, but he looks a little uncomfortable.]
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They talk about many topics, which one are you listening to? Work, School, Health, or something else of your choosing?]
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the vibes? atrocious. she is still holding atem's hand but...
what do they have to say about home? )
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You know...mom and dad haven't been home a lot.
Is that so?
Yeah. They're out working late tonight too. I guess they still have to pay off all of those medical bills from the last time I went to the hospital...
Sounds about right, medical bills can be pretty expensive. They must really despise you, for putting all of this onto them!
[The teen's face looks shocked and horrified, but the man just laughs.]
Kidding! Just kidding. I'm your friend, I wouldn't say stuff like that to you.
...
[The teen just looks away awkwardly.]
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Were you, really?
( she doesn't expect the man to answer. this is probably for the best. but- how dare he, honestly. )
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that's what was said, all those weeks ago.
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mafuyu circles around, watching them- watching that man- coldly.
it really isn't a joke, is it?
if she stops and listens, will there be more to say? about friends, maybe? )
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Please wish for more than a life of crime my dude.]
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The less one thinks of themselves, the easier it is to get them alone...
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Which happens to be health. For personal reasons.]
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Sou, guess what? I finally shook that cough that had been stuck with me.
That's good. I thought you would end up in the hospital again.
Ehe, not this time!
[The man lifts his scarf off of his neck and drapes it around the teen's shoulders.]
Best wear this, so you don't get a cough again.
[It seems like a friendly exchange, but the teen seems a bit uncomfortable. After all, accepting presents from Sou Hiyori always comes with a price. But he does take it and nods, too shy and awkward to refuse.]
Thanks...
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He clearly still wears that scarf... but why? Convenience, or sentiment? Or to establish himself as the new Sou Hiyori? However, there's nothing more to find here, he thinks.]
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She'll also listen to work because this guy is sus, what even is his deal and why is he talking to a high schooler?]
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I graduate in just a few months...mom and dad seem sure that I'll get into a good university, but I dunno. I kinda think I should just go into the work force.
It's not a bad idea. Did you have a job in mind?
Not really...I'm not good at much of anything...
How about money laundering? You're really good with numbers, I bet you could do it.
Sou!
[The teen looks shocked by this comment, but the adult just laughs.]
Just kidding! You wouldn't do well in prison anyway.
[The teen awkwardly laughs it off, but he looks a little uncomfortable.]
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I'll be glad when I graduate in March...the other kids at school aren't very nice.
Oh? I can kill them for you, if you like.
Wh-what? No!
[The teen looks shocked, but the adult just calmly stares at the teen.]
Hahaha, it's just a joke! I wouldn't actually kill them.
[The teen isn't so sure that he believes that.]
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Vibe check on the green-haired guy (15). Rutile would usually trust something like that without question, but...he's worried. ]