[ Taiwan is polishing the floor while dancing to The Boys at the same time when someone knocks on the door. Gosh, can't anyone in this town wait until she gets to the chorus? It's fine, she isn't mad. She opens the door while humming the rest of the tune until... ]
[ the humming itself is enough of a telltale sign of what was about to unfold (he couldn't hear it clearly, but simply being able to hear it was enough) — so the moment the door opens, an arm shoots our right away, revealing two bags.
… one contains the games, and the other a small variety of snacks as thanks. ]
I'm dropping this off for Tachibana.
[ not even a greeting back. . . no eye contact, either. ]
[ aaand give him a moment to collect himself, before he sighs and turns to look her in the eye this time. why do girls always seem to jump to conclusions so easily…! ]
[ … it's hard to hand things over without touching the other person; it might just be brief contact, but the moment she takes the bags from him his hand retracts instantly.
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Oh, hello!
[ Hello, stranger. What brings you here? ]
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[ the humming itself is enough of a telltale sign of what was about to unfold (he couldn't hear it clearly, but simply being able to hear it was enough) — so the moment the door opens, an arm shoots our right away, revealing two bags.
… one contains the games, and the other a small variety of snacks as thanks. ]
I'm dropping this off for Tachibana.
[ not even a greeting back. . . no eye contact, either. ]
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Ah... Um...
[ She didn't expect this and she doesn't know what Makoto is up to, so she doesn't know what to think. ]
Is he bullying you?
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No. [ just… no!? how helpful. . . ]
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You're... Daiki, right? I don't know Makoto very well, but he didn't seem like the person who would do this...
[ genuinely concerned ]
I'll tell him not to make you do these things anymore, okay?
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It's Mamura. [ to you ]
[ aaand give him a moment to collect himself, before he sighs and turns to look her in the eye this time. why do girls always seem to jump to conclusions so easily…! ]
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[ "You don't have to return every small favor right away." It isn't her place to say that, though. ]
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ah, shit. red red red go away ]
That isn't necessary. [ what isn't? ]
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But how will he thank you that way? ... Are you okay?
[ It's alright, she knows a lot about medicine. Chinese medicine. She'll help him find a cure for being in love!!! ]
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It's not a big deal. [ … ] I'm the one who's supposed to be thanking him.
[ glances at her briefly, then turns away fully. he offers a wave over his shoulder before starting to walk away. ]
. . . Thanks. [ for taking them?? ]
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Ah, you're wel...! Come...
[ She was too late. ]
Maybe I should lend him video games, too. [ a chuckle ] Makoto, you're really good at making friends, aren't you?