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[demonicbookworm]

Hello everyone. My name is Ruca and I would like to ask for your assistance.

My roommate went missing. He has short red hair, he may be around 17, he's usually wearing a school uniform. His name is Otonashi.

Before his disappearance, he sent me some very cryptic messages. I believe he may be in trouble.

Please, if you have seen him let me know. I'm worried about him.

[Ruca has been running around, trying to find Otonashi. The messages he got are highly worrying and Ruca is blaming only himself, even if Otonashi specifically wrote him that it wasn't his fault.]

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[demonicbookworm]

He told me to not wait for him. He didn't want to tell me what happened. And he said it wasn't my fault.

But I promised I'd protect him if he was in trouble. I failed him, so it is my fault.

I don't know what to do any more.

[He's worried sick. He hasn't been sleeping much and he just wants to cry or punch things (thanks, Sanguis).]

[bust]

Is that it? Stop. It isn't your fault at all.

It's his own decision to have done what he did. If he was set on it, then no one could've changed it. Blaming yourself for something out of your control wouldn't solve anything.

He has told you to wait for him. That means he intends on coming back to you. I know how difficult that is, but it's also possible that he's purposely keeping himself out of sight for whatever reason.

You'll see him again. Until then, hold onto those feelings and punch his face later if necessary.

If it will ease you, I can try looking around for him too. Either that or I come to you right now. Your choice.

[demonicbookworm]

I know that he probably got in trouble trying to help someone. That would be so much like him. But I don't want him to get hurt. I should've checked on him during the excavation...

But I suppose you may be right. I just have to wait and hope for the best.

I don't think I would punch him. I really want to punch myself though.

I... Can you come to me? I think I may need some company.

[bust]

I thought you said he didn't tell you what happened. On what basis are you saying he helped someone? If so, who is that someone?

I agree it seems like him. But as I said, it's better not to assume anything unless you have backing for it.

Anyway, I've already said it: stop blaming yourself. After you received his messages, did you ignore him? If you didn't, then drop it. If you tried everything you can, don't erase that fact.

Where are you?

[demonicbookworm]

I don't know for sure. I'm just guessing. He is the kind of person to get in trouble while helping someone, so maybe that's what happened.

I messaged him back, but he stopped replying after some time.

I'm in front of the apartments.

[bust]

In my opinion, if there is such a person, they would've responded to you by now. Surely if their protector is in trouble, they wouldn't stay silent all this time.

That's why I believe he'll return on his own.

And I'll be there shortly.

[demonicbookworm]

I guess you're right...

I'll be waiting.