[ 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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[ 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?