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[ When the feed turns on, there's a pleased look on Yuri's face as she continues to make bead bracelets. There's several on the desk - about ten or so - but she soon notices that the feed's already on. She meant to turn it on, but she didn't expect it to already be on.

There's a slight surprised look on her face before she gives a genuinely gentle smile, her voice calmer than usual. Maybe a little too calm, actually. ]

It seems like I made too many of these. Would anyone like one? Oh, and Otonashi-kun, Hinata-kun, and Noda-kun, I made one for you guys, too. All matching ones for the SSS.

[ Now that's strange. After all, it's not like Yuri to make something like that after all... ]

Oh, and if anybody wants one, it's no problem—

[ But soon enough, there's a grunt and an angry huff as she turns the feed off. That's strange; why would she do such a thing? ]

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[That is strange. Not a terrible kind of strange, no, quite the opposite; Yuri expressing herself in a healthy, friendly manner as opposed to threatening people, belittling them, or talking down to them is a completely welcome change.

It would be moreso if only they weren't here.

The idea of visitors' personalities taking 180's--again--doesn't sit well with him. And although he would like it if she found some sort of peace in something so simple and innocent for a change, her irritation at the end of the video makes him wonder. What, exactly, is going on? Otonashi doesn't have the heart to just ignore SSS posts, but nor is he ready to run right back into the, ah... Not-Dead-Yet Battlefront? Not-Dead-Anymore Battlefront? Oh, who knows anymore... He still isn't prepared to occupy his old apartment and exist aimlessly until something else happens. ~~Maybe he just has a tendency to work behind Yuri's back and/or abandon perfectly good homes when he's under duress!~~

But of course, he still cares. And he cares enough to weigh in and make sure they're okay, even if anonymously.]

You could set up a stand and give them away if visitors aren't interested. It might brighten someone's day after a rough month. Oh and

They're cute btw

[Aha, anon also might protect him from personally having to deal with tsundere behavior later. At least from this post.]

That sounds like a good idea. [ But wait, no, that's not what she wants— ] Actually, no. I shouldn't.

... But you seriously think they're cute?

[ Because making things like these isn't like her, honestly. ]

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Why not? It would be a nice gesture

[And honestly, what else is she going to do with them? Make a fort of friendship bracelets?]

I do think they're cute. It looks like you're a natural [Even if he.. is pretty sure that's not the case, but if she can craft other things, maybe this isn't too farfetched..?]

[ Sell then rather than give them away, obviously. ]

It's not that hard. But no, that's not the point. The point is that I need someone to punch me in the face.

... Actually, no. That wouldn't be nice. [ Yeah, this is pretty conflicting, don't mind her.. ]

[As long as she's only selling the bracelets and not actual friendship... Or selling off people in a "friend for a day" program.]

Why would you even consider that?

Are you not feeling well?

[ But Otonashi-kun, don't you know that friendship is magic? ]

I went into a house that I thought was mine. And then several minutes later, I realized that it didn't make any sense to me. There's no reason why I would be happy going to my own house.

[Oh. Otonashi might not be one to brashly swear, but this is very much a time where the only thing he can think is--

Shit. Shitshitshit. Is this an outbreak? The stars aren't lining up much differently though, so how can this be the same?]

You. . . walked into a house that isn't yours. Do you feel anything else?

Nothing physically. But I'm remembering things I shouldn't know. I'm certain of that. Especially since I feel as if the face I have now isn't mine.

[ There's a sigh after that. ]

I just don't want to do something stupid if I'm right. I don't like having my mind messed with. I've dealt with that enough already.

[He can sympathize with the frustration of invasive, uncharacteristic thoughts, and he can't help but worry for her. It's that moment that snaps him enough to want to throw away all the guilt, the shame, the fear that lingered after he had tried to hurt all of them. Nevermind that he had no control of his actions, nevermind that trying to "mercy kill" under the Zodiac effect was better than being a murderer by choice. That doesn't matter, not to him. There are days when he feels like he is doing so much more on his own, without the fights or the jokes or the things one just has to accept in the SSS. Sometimes that very thing that helps him focus -- that isolation -- makes it so much harder to keep a distance from them.

And then there are days like this, when one of them will do something to make him sick with worry and he should do something even when he's powerless, even if all he can do is say "I'll do my best" and assure them--]

Yuri.

[He breathes in, speaking up. He's short with her, yes, and sounds tired, but he'll be honest.]

It's not just you. This is happening to a few people, it seems like another event. I'm trying to find out more about it, but it shouldn't last for long if I'm right. [But that's honestly all he has to offer.]

[ Yuri... is not surprised in the slightest. The mere fact that Otonashi went off and actually went off of anon was a little different, but she knows; she understands why. ]

It better. I don't want anybody having my memories; it's disgusting.

Yeah... I know.

[He wishes he had more input, but really, all he can do is empathize. The loss of control over one's own mind is terrifying and, worse, if these events are frequent? Distressing.]

All the more reason I should punch the idiots who brought us here.

[ Sorry, Otonashi, but she's not very happy at all. ]

That's not going to help anything. [He's wavering on the other end, going quieter. He's confident in his assertion, but he isn't sure what more to say. What did violence ever solve?]

And how do you know it won't?

Because it usually doesn't, Yuri...

An...yway, this place doesn't seem to have major disturbances that... stick. Take care of yourself, and -- [And what? Try not to think too hard about the weird loss of control of your mind? That's impossible, nobody could do that. ~~Except maybe Noda because "what is thinking."~~] -- you... should be feeling fine soon.

Fine.

[ She replies in a slightly pissed and aggravated tone, giving her hair a flip as she folds her arms over her chest, sighing. ]

You better take care of yourself too, Otonashi-kun.

[Who could blame her? Not him, certainly.]

Yeah. I will. [And the feed cuts.

Maybe it's about time for him to stop pursuing things without their involvement.]

[Fumi's face appears on the feed, smiling very slightly and nodding.]

Ah, do you want to meet up so I can give one to you? Also, do you have any preference?

...Green.

Hold on a second.

[ She'll sift through her pile before picking one up. ]

Is this alright?

That's fine.

Do you want to meet up somewhere? Or should I just send it to you?

The park.

[ There's a short amount of silence before she finally speaks up. ]

I'll be right there.

[Fumi hangs up with a small nod. Later on, she'll be sitting in the park watching the birds.]

[ And Yuri's there, a few moments later, holding the bracelet in her hands before kindly handing it over. ]

Here. It's not much, but you said you wanted it, right?

Mmhmm. Thanks.

[In return, Fumi hands over what appears to be a small hand carved wooden bear. The quality isn't all that great, but it's the thought that counts, right?]

Ah...

[ There's a slight pause. She's never received anything like this, honestly. ]

This is nice. Thank you.

You're welcome.

[She smiles just a touch, apparently pleased that the gift was well-received.]

[Hinata had spent the better part of his day working at the arcade, getting out early in the afternoon. On his way home he stopped at the convenience store for drinks, catching sight of someone with red hair out the corner of his eye, whipping around to see who they were.]

[But it wasn't Otonashi.]

[It had been just over three weeks since the Taurus incident, and Hinata was starting to lose hope of ever having all his friends together again. He'd been sending messages to both Noda and Otonashi with no response, armed with the knowledge that it wasn't their fault and begging them to come back with promises of forgiveness. Hinata could forgive being attacked if it was due to unexpected possession.]

[With these thoughts lingering over his head, he opened the door to his apartment, finding that Yuri was already there, making a fine mess of string and beads.] Ah... I'm back.

[He nudged his shoes off by the door, slipping his hands in his pockets and walking over to stand by the table she was using as a workstation.] What's all this..?

Friendship bracelets. Want one?

[ Someone seems to be pretty chipper today as she hums happily, grinning innocently. Though she will continue on making even more bracelets until she runs out of beads and string. ]

[He freezes for a moment when she explains what it is she's making, momentarily stunned by the thought behind such a simple gesture. He manages a smile, although it's visibly dampened by the knowledge that only one of her friends is here to receive one.]

Y-yeah... [He shrugged his jacket off, hanging it over the back of a nearby chair, setting to work on the buttons of his dress shirt. He'd just gotten home from work, and all SSS operations were functioning out of his apartment, he figured he could at least be comfortable. Down to his t-shirt, he walked over to sit down at the table she was working at.] Yeah, I'd like that...

Which one?

[ Because there's several. Not that they have any meaning or anything, they're just differently colored... ]

[He mulls over his options, eventually picking a bright green and teal one. He unclasped it, draping it over his wrist and trying to fasten it with his other hand, visibly having some difficulties. It's not as if he wore bracelets often, after all.]

Ah... [He offered out his wrist to her, the bracelet hanging over it, unclasped.] Could you help me?

Fine. But only this once, so pay attention.

[ She's slightly annoyed now, but whatever. She'll shrug it off in a matter of seconds as she places the bracelet on his wrist, clasping it easily. ]

There.

[It wasn't that he couldn't figure out the mechanics, but clasping it with one hand? Witchcraft. He'd have to practice once she'd left for the night.]

Ah... Thanks, Yurippe. [He shook his wrist a little, holding it up to examine the trinket. He grinned to himself, rather liking the thought behind it. Lavender eyes drifted over the rest of them curiously.] Who are the rest for?

Anybody who wants them, I guess. I made too many.

[ She'll scratch the nape of her neck awkwardly as she laughs a little bit. ]

...That's sweet of you. [His words come gently, reaching to pick up another one of the bracelets, examining the way the light hits the beads, casting colorful shadows.]

You can be really girly when you want to be~ [He teased her, setting down the bracelet and grinning.] Which one are you going to wear?

Don't be such an idiot...

[ Her face turns a bright scarlet red as she glances away, trying to hide her already red face from Hinata. ]

And I'm not going to wear one; these are for friends.

Oh? [He sets the bracelet in his hand back down on the table, looking thoughtful.]

Well... what if a friend of yours made you one? Would you wear it? [Not waiting for an answer, he started rifling through the beads, looking at the colors available.]

What?

[ She takes a surprised step back, slightly embarrassed. She knows what he means by that, but that's-- ]

Are you saying you're going to make one? Because if that's the case, I'll wear it. But only if it looks nice.

Only if it looks nice?

[He considered the beads on the table, not wanting to pick ones she wouldn't like... He wanted her to wear it, after all.]

Why don't you pick out some colors you like?

... Are you serious? Actually, no, don't answer that.

[ It was a rhetorical question, after all. She'll take some beads, light shades of pink and purple as she hands it over to Hinata. ]

If you want me to teach you, I'll help you.

What's wrong with picking colors..? [Oh wait, she told him not to answer. He took the beads as she handed them to him, setting them down in a pile on the table in front of him, catching the ones that tried to roll away.]

You just kind of... put them on a string, right?

There's nothing wrong. It's just-- forget it. It's not important, anyway.

[ She nods before going to explain, trying not to linger on anything unimportant. ]

As long as the string has enough in the end to tie it, then yeah, it's like that. Though don't just put the colors all willy-nilly. Otherwise I'll slap you and do it myself.

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