That’s true… Hmmm… [He still isn’t used to shopping for clothes, but Yuuto does find a section full of hoodies. And to his delight, he finds the cat ear hoodies.] Ah-! I can have cat ears!
Eh~? Why so? [He's taking the black hoodie anyway, but he can't help but be curious. The obvious reason is his surname, but still.] I wonder if I'll accidentally make the ears move...
I know. [He really does. But even if he knows in his head that she’s not mad and she won’t leave him for speaking the truth, he can’t feel it. All he feels is the overly walked path of fear that scars his heart. If he thinks about it, he knows it’ll hurt. It’s so stupid how much it hurts.
So his smile stays in place.]
It’s okay. From what I understand, it wouldn’t happen in this world anyway.
Maybe once we’re moving again..? I want to be honest with you, but… [He lowers his gaze, ashamed of himself.] I need to calm down. It’s pathetic, huh..? My body gets scared for no reason… I’m still really weak.
But I love you. I shouldn’t be scared… [Yuuto nods in agreement, willing to bury the conversation. But at least until they reach the cash register, he is going to try to hold her hand. It’s grounding.]
[ She can't leave that statement alone. But at thr same time, answering it in public is a little...
So while she does take his hand, squeezes it gently, she also takes out her phone and starts typing away single-handedly before sending Yuuto a text message.
[ She squeezes onto his hand a little more tightly. ]
You won't change, in my heart. No matter what form you take.
[ There's a pause, and then: ]
I've had some bad experiences with things that aren't human in the past... And dealt with a lot of supernatural occurrences that hurt me, so I'm honestly really awful when it comes to the supernatural. But that's a me problem. I'm trying to get better about it... but it takes a lot of work. So if you're willing to be patient with me... I won't leave your side, as long as you want to.
[Yuuto stares at her message for a long time. Then he lowers the phone and leans towards her, nudging their shoulders together, while he whispers a reply. If he was still capable, then he would probably be crying.]
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Hmm... Navy with stars shouldn't be hard to find either. Maybe something like this? [He selects what he thinks is a safe choice.]
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I think that's fine--we'd still need to get you a hoodie though.
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Should I be a white cat or a black cat?
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[ There's not even a single shred of hesitation there. ]
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Though his smile does soften and become hesitant as he considers his next words. They aren’t things that he says to just anyone.]
I-I… um. Can become a dragon..?
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[ Now she sounds more than a little nervous. ]
A dragon?
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”This is why you don’t talk about this.”
“They only want the human body you inhabit.”
Even though his mind is spinning, Yuuto manages a cheery smile. It’s all that he can do stay calm.]
… Ahh well. A-According to my world’s mythology, anyway! But it’s just a story.
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[ Inaba sighs, arms crossed. ] I'm not upset or anything.
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So his smile stays in place.]
It’s okay. From what I understand, it wouldn’t happen in this world anyway.
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So while she does take his hand, squeezes it gently, she also takes out her phone and starts typing away single-handedly before sending Yuuto a text message.
Does he decide to check it...? ]
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I'm constantly scared, all the time...
So I understand that feeling.
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It takes him a moment to type out his response.]
I’m still sorry.
You didn’t do anything wrong, but my body is still so tense. I can’t relax.
I’m afraid you won’t want me.
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You won't change, in my heart.
No matter what form you take.
[ There's a pause, and then: ]
I've had some bad experiences with things that aren't human in the past...
And dealt with a lot of supernatural occurrences that hurt me, so
I'm honestly really awful when it comes to the supernatural.
But that's a me problem.
I'm trying to get better about it... but it takes a lot of work.
So if you're willing to be patient with me...
I won't leave your side, as long as you want to.
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Mm. I don’t want to let you go.
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