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[ Honestly, seeing her is not the worse things that could happen to him right now. After all, they had talked to each other a bit before he came here. Regardless, his voice is coming out in a mixture of sad and cynical tone. It's painfully obviously that he's just trying to cope with Mitsutada's disappearance by sheer force of will. ]

What? You wanted it to be the original owner of the suit instead?

[ What an ironic thing to say.

Because out of all people, Ookurikara probably was the one who wanted it to be so. ]

[She knows full well of the circumstances, that a lone wolf like Ookurikara would want to deal with this in his own way. He might prefer solitude, but he's a lot more vulnerable than he gives himself credit for.

Also his words just pissed her off.

Now, she would want to see Mitsutada just as much as he would, but that is not the point. Right now, she's just think he's going crazy because he wanted his friend back so much. Which is why she snaps without meaning to.]

You do not have to be Mitsutada, you are Ookurikara, and you are a fine sword as you are! [Oh wait.] A-ah...I apologise, I know of the circumstances, and I know what you are trying to do. It just took me by surprised. [How far he would go.]

[ He knew that this kind of approach would not be reciprocated very well by those who were close to him and Mitsutada. He knew. But he decided to do it that way, as it was the only way that he could think of.

Maybe it was because of the loss or maybe it was due to other things, but when he took notice of her reaction, he shrugged it off. He was in the mood for being very cynical today.

Hence, one dry laughter. Probably for himself more than to Vietnam. ]

I was joking, you know. [ Partly, but she probably knows him enough to be able to tell that. He does have a good counter for her earlier sentence though: ] Just for today, think of me not as merely Ookurikara, but as Mitsutada's brother, okay?

[ Out of sudden, along with the soft tone, he just flashes her a genuine smile. A smile that seems to scream and beg her to do just that. This is the least that he could do for Mitsutada, after all. Although even this was not enough for him to honor the other Date's sword.

Frankly, if it wasn't Vietnam, or Masamune, or any other close person to him, he would not shower them with that smile, really. He would've given them some other kind of borderline rude expressions. ]

[She's mad! Well, to be more accurate, she's just frustrated. Vietnam understands that what Ookurikara is doing now is because Mitsutada is considered helpful and reliable. Often Ookurikara has portrayed himself as a problem sword.

Whatever he's doing is just making her more angry, but she clenches her fists and teeth and tries to bear it enough. He's trying so hard, he's smiling at her like this and it's heartbreaking to see. If this is his way of trying to fill the void Mitsutada left, she has to be strong for him too.]

Ookurikara... [She nods firmly.] You are Mitsutada's brother, no one has thought otherwise. [She would truly hate herself if she couldn't force a smile. Fortunately, she still managed one only because he's working so hard. He doesn't have to see her FRUSTRATED ON HIS BEHALF.]

You could've worn something more your size.

[ The best part of this was that Vietnam was not the only one who knew about how hard it was for him, but he understood the vice versa as well. He did take a good note of her balled fist and her forced smile and he gave her the respect that she deserved, but... he knew that there was no way that she would totally understand the bond that the two date swords shared.

It's probably better to just drop the thing here so he's doing that. Hell, he's not even going to answer the thing about Mitsutada and him. It would probably make things worse. ]

I've never really liked to wear this fancy suit, let alone buying them. [ Another dry laughs. It's a poor attempt to remedy the awkward atmosphere, but it's an attempt nonetheless. ] So, am I allowed to be in or not?

[ He... actually looks a bit sheepish, if not dorky just now, even though it's rather overshadowed by his natural-stern expression. Losing-Mitsutada-Day aside, it's actually going to be awkward to go inside the apartment considering how he purposely evaded going inside all this time. ]

[She Tried, and the last thing she would want is for him to try to move only because he recognised she tried (and maybe failed). His attempt to salvage this was a lot better than hers.

Somehow, despite all his feelings and how much he's hurting, he's keeping it together as well as he can. She can only wonder for how long.]

They would still suit you, even if you don't like them. [She actually laughs at this for real, softly. Part of her wondered if Mitsutada ever tried to get Ookurikara to be ~stylish~ since even Ookurikara wore nice dress shoes.] You are always allowed to be in. It is not something that I am allowed to determine. I am a guest. This is the home of your comrades.

[She nods and tries to urge him on by reaching up and patting his shoulder. He probably could've lived here too. Though it would be too much for him, but she wondered if the company would do him more good now. Being able to get some normality back into his life. Not that what he's doing is normal, but it will be a start.]

[ The moment that he heard her laugh, it kinda soothes him a bit. At least he doesn't need to do extra to relieve the condition. ]

That was what Mitsutada always told me as well. [ It's still rather bitter to mention his name directly, but he still manages to hold a small smile. ] He told me that it would look- [ In a joking manner, mimicking his best friend's tone: ] -Stylish on me.

[ When her hand was there to pat his shoulder, he simply welcomed it. In fact, he's also moving his hand to pat Vietnam's hand that's on his shoulder. ] He also told me that he... has always wanted me to be here with everyone.

[ This time, another smile plasters itself on his lips. He's not here anymore, but he can imagine the proud, flamboyant smirk on Mitsutada's mouth should he saw him finally growing a spine. ]

[Ookurikara's imitation of Mitsutada was actually spot on, that shows how much he's been around the sword. That gets her to laugh again.]

Next time you can beat him at his own game. He might be good at it, but then you could be too. [Then again, Mitsutada might be too proud.

She glances at his hand, the touch of it telling her that he's ready. He's a lot more pleasant right now, and she's happy for him. She'll force herself to be awake now, just to keep him company.]

Everyone wants to be with you too, Ookurikara. I think they'll be happy to see you. [WELL after freaking out about the suit, but close enough.]

[ He's not going to admit it out loud (Honestly, he could never to do it even if he wanted to), but having someone there to listen to his opinion about Mitsutada feels nice. Really nice. ]

It doesn't suit me at all. [ That's what he said, but he's still chuckling a bit here. ]

I don't know, Viet. Really. [ He's actually trying not to sound nervous here. ] It feels goddamn awkward, for some reason.

[ Social outcast represent. ]

[He doesn't even have to tell her, everything he does here is because she wants him to be comfortable. Letting him unload about Mitsutada seems to be helping. It's actually kind of nice to hear him be painted in a better light from Ookurikara. He's still a "tsundere" thought.]

You should have more confidence in yourself. [And style! He's already doing well with that bad boy look, but it takes a good looking man to be able to do it.

She understands that Ookurikara has stayed away long enough that some don't think he likes them. Or at least that is what he thinks. But she knows that the ones around him try their best. Some have similar circumstances. Dotanuki never really spoke of him negatively either.] It will feel unusual in the beginning. I didn't get along with others at first either, when I was much younger. [Too shy, until she tried.] I guess, you just have to start somewhere?

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i'm done kill me now amy

NO!!!! pulls you out of the grave and puts myself into it.

well then i'm digging another one for myself you cant stop me

FILLS HOLE SOMEHOW!!!

you better fill it with porn magz because that is the kind of grave i wanted

oh.....well since you're dead then okay /drops them all in

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