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[spacialeyes]

Because education is expensive, right? And you'd be having to put up with me learning something new? What if I'm annoying??

[dereban]

. . . If you're being annoying, I'll deal with it. But I am willing to teach for free.

[spacialeyes]

You really mean it..? I-I promise to study hard. I can find a way to repay you too. Just ask and I'll do anything that you'd like.

[dereban]

. . . first of all, you can't just say that last part.

[spacialeyes]

And why not..?

[dereban]

Because that's how people will get you to do something stupid or--! Geez.

[spacialeyes]

But you wouldn't. So it's okay to offer anything to you, right?

[dereban]

You shouldn't trust me with that sort of thing, either.

[spacialeyes]

Well... I guess I can live to regret it, if you insist. But I'm really not too worried. You went into that other dimension unarmed just to help someone and you danced with me at that party, even though I was terrible. I trust you.

[dereban]

... that's enough to get you to trust me? Geez. I'll just keep that in my back pocket for now, then.

[spacialeyes]

Please do. You can take advantage of me at any time, so long as it serves you positively to do so. [he's made it worse.

But his coffee arrives to distract him.]

Huwaah... It's creamcheese on top??

[dereban]

You can't say it like that, either...!

[ And her face is a tomato. What the fuck. ]

[spacialeyes]

[He sips his coffee and has decided he'll finish it. Inaba looks kind of cute when she blushes and he needs to punish himself for thinking that.]

It's starting to sound like I can't say anything around you.

[dereban]

That's because you're saying things like "take advantage of me"-- of course I'm going to get embarrassed.

[spacialeyes]

Well, I don't want for you to think that you need to keep "fairness" in mind when making a request of me. You can focus on yourself.

[dereban]

Fairness is important in a friendship, you idiot. Besides, there's nothing you can give me.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto holds his tongue. He’s not sure how to answer. She is right, to some degree. Friendships should be fair. But he’s supposed to be useful.

So her assertion scares him.]

… Ah. A-Are you sure? I can, um… I can make a lot of stuff. Surely there’s something that I can do?

[dereban]

I'm sure. Really.

[spacialeyes]

[He can’t shake his anxiety. He should be doing something for her. After all, he’s kami. He exists to help people, not be helped.

But the idea of learning a new skill is so tempting. And just because she didn’t ask for anything doesn’t mean she doesn’t deserve something. Yuuto pushes the plate with his slice of cheesecake between them, slicing it in half as he watches her face and casually says:]

Cute or practical? When you buy things, which is better?

[dereban]

Depends on what you're buying, but... practical, in most cases. Let me guess: you're going to buy something, aren't you?

[spacialeyes]

Not at all. I was just curious.

[He's making something!

Yuuto points to the cake with his fork,] Want half? I think I ordered too much cheese.

[dereban]

Hmm.

[ She's still suspicious! ] No, it's okay. I wasn't hungry, anyway.

[spacialeyes]

Really? It’s super good?

[He thinks?? Is this opinion okay to have?

Yuuto takes another bite from his half.]

When would it be best to meet with you for lessons? And where? You’re dodging missiles, right?

[dereban]

Yeah, it's fine. I'm not really in the mood for cake, anyway. Kind of missed my chance to have some a few days ago.

[ She shrugs. ] Hmm... I'm usually free in the mornings. I can send you my address.

[spacialeyes]

Missed your chance… A diet??