twelve 💕 username: inaban

[dereban]

Guess I'm living alone again, so if someone is in dire need of a roommate, I'm screening people, I guess.

On that note: if anybody knew Atsushi - the one that was living with me, the slightly darker, edgier one? He's gone now.

So, I should also ask: does anyone really believe that people who disappear from this place really 'go back home'?

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[sweetsleuth]

...the fact that you can look at it like that means you're already a strong person. Keep this up, and you'll be throwing me over your shoulder in no time.

[This is a bad joke--]

But it's okay to hurt sometimes, too. Maybe it seems like a waste of time to sulk or cry about things you can't change, but... it does help to let it out.

[dereban]

["Already a strong person"-

She doesn't know about that.

That's why she always tries to cover up her weaknesses. But let's not talk about that right now, or think about it.]

I know.

[That it's okay to feel this way, in spite of, well - everything.]

I just don't like it.

[sweetsleuth]

Well... then why don't we do something to keep your mind off things for a little while? We can watch a movie? I found a new really bad one we can make fun of for a few hours.

[It wasn't a weakness to want to avoid dealing with pain. Knowing when to step back and not let it overwhelm you -- those were a type of strength, too.]

[dereban]

[She's a little quiet for a few moments before finding herself smiling, something a little soft.]

I'd like that.

[Her voice is soft, too.

But, then, afterwards-]

... thank you.

I - really owe you one, again.

/wraps this up...!

[sweetsleuth]

[Seeing that smile has him smiling back, glad to see her mood improving. He can't do anything to undo the fact that she's lost people she loves -- but if he can just make her smile, maybe that's enough?]

Don't worry about it-- now come on, you're gonna hate this movie!

[--and then they watched a shitty movie and laughed about it for a few hours. And at least, for now, he was able to help her feel a bit better.]


[But unbeknownst to Inaba, Ranpo himself wouldn't cry over Atsushi's disappearance until he was home and by himself.]