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[dereban]

Well... the sun is a star. And besides, it isn't that they go away. They're just more difficult to see during the daytime.

[spacialeyes]

Exactly!

Luckily it will only get darker from here on out, so we don't need to worry about not seeing them. Unless the weather gets cloudy... The newspaper said it would be fine.

I'm excited to see them with you.

[dereban]

You look at the newspaper? Are you an old man or something?

[spacialeyes]

Heh?? Is that not normal? The paper is meant to be read, right??

[dereban]

I'm saying it makes you sound old. Besides school newspapers, most younger people find their info online.

[spacialeyes]

Schools have newspapers too?? So if I got a school newspaper, then it would be okay?

[dereban]

Well, it's usually high schools that do, anyway. There would be a club that publishes them. It would be more focused on the school news for the most part with some exceptions.

But most people wouldn't be looking at that for the weather. Phones are more convenient.

[spacialeyes]

I see… [Despite his melancholy thoughts, Yuuto maintains a wistful smile. It’s embarrassing to know so little about school, even after living as long as he has.

At least Inaba never makes him feel stupid.]

I never had a phone before. I was afraid I’d disappear and take something expensive from the timeline. But no one would miss a newspaper…

[Before his sad reality can linger, he grins teasingly and changes the topic.]

And my favorite thing to do with my phone here is take pictures~! Like~ Of you!

[dereban]

It's true that phones are pretty expensive...

[ Her words trail off a little bit thoughtfully before he decides to tease her, getting her to pout a little bit, letting out a huff. ]

Geez. I'm really not all that photogenic, really.

[spacialeyes]

I didn’t know there was a gene for photos… But I think that you are beautiful, Himeko. You’re the most beautiful woman I know.

[dereban]

You're biased, though.

[spacialeyes]

It’s a well researched bias!

[It isn’t really. Yuuto doesn’t have interest in girls outside of Inaba.

He apparently wants to make his point at the cost of his life though.]

I see you in my dreams and stuff too? And at times like this, when we’re together and you’re all dressed up, my heart races? I think those are signs that you’re the most beautiful girl, right?

[dereban]

You know too much about me. Besides, if that were all true I would be surrounded by a harem by now.

[spacialeyes]

Is that how one quantifies beauty in this world?? I-I didn’t realize there was a formula for it..!!

[dereban]

I... please don't take that so seriously.

[spacialeyes]

[He’s so curious about it now.]

Mmm, well… To me, at least! I only care that I love you. Is that allowed? I’d like to be biased and selfish sometimes, if I may.

[dereban]

What kind of stupid question is that? Of course you're allowed.

[spacialeyes]

Thank goodness!

[There goes his stupid tail wagging again! Yuuto grips her hand and leans slightly closer, affectionately brushing his shoulder to hers since he can’t hug her and walk at the same time.]

Then that is my answer! To be biased and insist that you are the most lovely, Himeko. I love you so much!

[dereban]

Geez... now you're being extremely embarrassing, Yuuto. You're like an oversized golden retriever.

[spacialeyes]

The dog..? Is that good? Do you like dogs?

[Because for now, his tail is still wagging. He’s hoping it is a compliment.]

[dereban]

I do like dogs.

[ ... ]

Not in the same way I like you, though.

[spacialeyes]

[She gets a confused head tilt while he processes this information. Then a smile.]

I don’t mind being a golden retriever then. I’ll make your decision to like me more than dogs as easy as I can.

[dereban]

Alright. Did you want to know what day my actual birthday is, by the way?

[spacialeyes]

Do I have to stop giving you a present every day if I know?

[dereban]

No. We already made the pact, after all.