[ he'd never! shakes his head. it's his own fault for making this a big deal and he's already ashamed of reacting so strongly earlier. ]
Nothing like that, you shouldn't worry about me. I understand Matsuoka-san's wishes and respect them. We aren't in Samezuka anymore so I was kind of expecting this... It's alright!
His wishes? It doesn't matter if you're not at school, you're still his friend!
[ Rin couldn't have told Nitori to piss off, that's impossible. he can be a huge jerk sometimes and also a giant ignoramous but that is going way too far. he'd never believe it. ever. ]
You're acting like you're never going to see him again.
[ well. he supposes he could see how it could potentially become a problem, if Nagisa were a different sort of person. considering that Nitori is more obsessed with Rin on an average day than he is himself even in a relationship with the guy, maybe. but still. he's clingy, but he's not selfish. and his whole life is about what makes other people happy, anyway.
he shrugs it off, reaching out for Nitori's shoulders and giving him a little shake. ]
I don't think that's it, Ai-chan. Earlier, he messaged me because he said you were crying and he was worried. [ he didn't say he was worried but. he was worried. ] And I definitely don't want that kind of thing, either. So maybe you just misunderstood.
[ looks up to meet his eyes and there's only good will in them. he feels a small tingle of hope in his stomach. maybe nagisa's right. why else would senpai call...? ]
[ he pulled such a diva act that senpai might not take him back at all. stares right at nagisa but actually all he sees in front of him is a dark future without senpai. his eyes start tearing up again. ]
[ maybe. either that or he's still busting his ass working off all his silly baby girl nerves. his head tilts a little, then he leans in to give Nitori a squeeze. ]
[ well, yeah, sort of. he'd like to be someone's Most Important Person, and be all they ever need, that would be pretty romantic... but unrealistic. he stares blankly over Nitori's shoulder, the arms around him going slack for a second.
Nitori is better at that kind of thing, anyway. he starts squeezing again, bending one leg up behind him. ]
You know if he asked me, I'd just ask you anyway! You're the professional. So it would be easier to just cut out the middleman, wouldn't it?
[ biiiiiiiiig hug. this is what siblinghood is supposed to be like(?!?!?!), all crying and hugging it out over dumb gay sharks instead of dragging them by the skirt and stuffing them in the clothes dryer and then turning it on for a full minute and then telling on them when they crawl out and throw up all over the rug. ]
It just wouldn't be right if you weren't doing what you do best, y'know?
[ ohmygod nagisa. bonding over embarrassing senpais beats that any day. ]
I know now why senpai chose you! At first I had my doubts because you can be so childish and that isn't really senpai's thing, but it's obvious now. Hazuki-senpai is such a gentle person!
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I... It's probably for the best if you do it from now on.
[ IT WASN'T REALLY SENPAI'S FAULT. ]
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[ he reaches to take the box from him finally, but only plops it on the ground beside him before turning back to Nitori. ]
Did Rin say something mean? ...is this about what I told you earlier?
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[ he'd never! shakes his head. it's his own fault for making this a big deal and he's already ashamed of reacting so strongly earlier. ]
Nothing like that, you shouldn't worry about me. I understand Matsuoka-san's wishes and respect them. We aren't in Samezuka anymore so I was kind of expecting this... It's alright!
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[ Rin couldn't have told Nitori to piss off, that's impossible. he can be a huge jerk sometimes and also a giant ignoramous but that is going way too far. he'd never believe it. ever. ]
You're acting like you're never going to see him again.
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I am his friend...!
But he said... It might be better if I don't help him anymore!
[ it was implied. ]
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He said that? [ but. why. ?????????????? ] That's silly, Ai-chan. Of course you should help him! He needs all the help he can get.
[ like really gurl have you seen him. ]
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[ for who? rubs his eyes. ]
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1/3
What kind of person does he think I am?!
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I'm not gonna be jealous. I know how to share! So you can still do what you want.
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[ that's how he understood it. really confused by nagisa's reaction. ]
And if he doesn't want me around, I...
[ looks down at the box. ]
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he shrugs it off, reaching out for Nitori's shoulders and giving him a little shake. ]
I don't think that's it, Ai-chan. Earlier, he messaged me because he said you were crying and he was worried. [ he didn't say he was worried but. he was worried. ] And I definitely don't want that kind of thing, either. So maybe you just misunderstood.
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[ looks up to meet his eyes and there's only good will in them. he feels a small tingle of hope in his stomach. maybe nagisa's right. why else would senpai call...? ]
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[ smiling back at him. that's a better look than the sad crushed puppy face. ]
You're still special to him! Nothing could ever change that. Not me, or Haru-chan and the others, or anybody else. So you shouldn't give up.
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[ he's so right. ]
I gave up, didn't I....
[ acting like that in front of senpai and everything. ]
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[ squeezing his shoulders encouragingly. pep up little remora ]
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[ he pulled such a diva act that senpai might not take him back at all. stares right at nagisa but actually all he sees in front of him is a dark future without senpai. his eyes start tearing up again. ]
I put my phone on silent!!
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Call him back! He's probably still waiting.
[ maybe. either that or he's still busting his ass working off all his silly baby girl nerves. his head tilts a little, then he leans in to give Nitori a squeeze. ]
And don't cry!
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I CAN'T DO THAT NOW! He's probably going to ask you to help him from now on and I don't want to ruin that!
How could I? You've been looking forward to it, haven't you, Hazuki-senpai?!
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[ well, yeah, sort of. he'd like to be someone's Most Important Person, and be all they ever need, that would be pretty romantic... but unrealistic. he stares blankly over Nitori's shoulder, the arms around him going slack for a second.
Nitori is better at that kind of thing, anyway. he starts squeezing again, bending one leg up behind him. ]
You know if he asked me, I'd just ask you anyway! You're the professional. So it would be easier to just cut out the middleman, wouldn't it?
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T-That's so kind of you, Hazuki-senpai...
[ calling him a senpai professional. not everyone would take that as a compliment but nitori sure would. ]
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[ biiiiiiiiig hug. this is what siblinghood is supposed to be like(?!?!?!), all crying and hugging it out over dumb gay sharks instead of dragging them by the skirt and stuffing them in the clothes dryer and then turning it on for a full minute and then telling on them when they crawl out and throw up all over the rug. ]
It just wouldn't be right if you weren't doing what you do best, y'know?
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I know now why senpai chose you! At first I had my doubts because you can be so childish and that isn't really senpai's thing, but it's obvious now. Hazuki-senpai is such a gentle person!
I'm sorry for ever doubting you!!
[ attempts to crush him. ]
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Ai-channnnnn, you're gonna make me cry, too!
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