[Prologue, Sunday: Sousei]

[doublecrows]

Congratulations on your survival, Sousei-san.

[is that something you really congratulate someone on. . .]

Were you concerned?

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[doublecrows]

[a small sigh]

I agree. That's a good philosophy by which to live, too. Either way. . . I'm glad you see you're still alive.

[disilluded]

[... well.]

Is that so...?

[... For now, he'll go ahead and accept that at face value. It's a nice thing to say.]

Naturally, I'm rather relieved as well.

[doublecrows]

[hey maybe he means it!1]

Of course. Though I wish we knew exactly who or what it was that bound you and Jae-Ha-san together at the very last moment.

[disilluded]

... I suspect it would be better if we did not know. If there is someone here who wishes to kill off the others, targeting that person would be a logical option.

As without them, there would be two more bodies today.

[doublecrows]

[. . . a slow nod]

Yes. I can't help but agree. If there was anyone in this game who needed to be protected, it would be them.

[disilluded]

... So I believe it is for the better that for now, we are unaware of their identities.

[Why do they immediately go back to work talk no matter what's going on, Al...]

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[doublecrows]

[because Akechi sucks and doesn't know how to "be friends?"]

Of course. And if others really are going to die here, and leave their partners behind, then let's hope they come through for them as well.

[doublecrows]

[but okay, time to change that]

But, all that aside! How is your new partnership faring, Sousei-san?

[disilluded]

[Oh my god.]

... I don't believe I have room to complain about my partnership when I am lucky to be alive.

[doublecrows]

I didn't ask you to complain about him. I asked you how your partnership was going.

[but that response is. telling]

[disilluded]

And I answered.

With that statement.

[Yeah.

It sucks.

Sort of... he doesn't actually hate Jae-ha BUT WOW HE'S ANNOYING.]

[doublecrows]

. . . ah, yes.

I sympathize.

[he actually. means that, too]

[disilluded]

[... Ah.]

Your partner is Eichi, correct?

[Hm]

Yes, I can imagine that you understand quite well.

[doublecrows]

. . . yes. I-- I do. Quite well indeed.

[he feels exhausted just thinking about Eichi]

[disilluded]

.... That bad, is it?

[Oh my god.]

I've yet to see you looking so sincerely flustered, even when people had died. [JUST SAYING]

[doublecrows]

I think he's made it his new pastime to fluster me.

[why]

If. . . he's enjoying himself, then I can't complain. One must find joy in this situation somewhere.

[disilluded]

... You certainly can complain.

[Akechi?]

There is no reason to accept it simply because it seems to amuse him. You are entitled to your own space as well.

[doublecrows]

[. . . oh. it's kind of nice to hear someone tell him that]

That's what I believe as well. And yet, he continues to push my boundaries.

[disilluded]

Then continue to push him away. You do not owe him anything.

[This is terrible.]

[doublecrows]

[SOUSEI IS A GREAT ROLE MODEL]

Is that the approach you're taking with Jae-Ha-san?

[disilluded]

[HE DOES HIS BEST

Also that gets a sour look out of him.]

Yes.

[BAH...]

He is persistent, and irritating.

[doublecrows]

[MOOD]

Perhaps with enough continued persistence in opposition, he'll eventually give up.

[disilluded]

That is certainly my hope. Presumably Tenshouin shall as well, if you hold firm.

[doublecrows]

Well, if you ever need to complain to someone, I'm always open. As someone else with a pushy partner.

[disilluded]

[... Uh huh.]

I am fine, thank you.

[He's Sousei, he's been stoic since he was six.]

... Do not listen to anything he says, though.

[doublecrows]

[he's listening to some things Eichi says. . . but filtering out most of it]

I appreciate your encouragement.