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[Is he doing something wrong then?

… Yuuto opts to turn himself off for a bit.]

Yeah. I think you’re helping a lot!

Relationships are about supporting each other after all! But you seem like you’re used to that. Maybe that’s why you don’t realize how much good you’re doing? It comes too naturally?

[ Too naturally... but, supporting someone's all she tries to do? She's used to being more overwhelming with that, so now that she's seeing someone that doesn't need her to--

... ]

You're giving me too much credit, Yuuto-kun. I'm really not doing anything special.

Who knows? If we have any problems, I'll have to call you to bring dinner for her.

I wish you could understand how special that is.

Being able to do something like that naturally is really amazing. You don’t give yourself enough credit.

… But I’ll do my best! If you need it, I’ll bring her dinner. That’s what YuuDash is for.

[ YuuDash... ]

Maybe. I just want to protect my friends' "happiness" at all costs.

[ which is a statement that'd probably be terrifying from any other ryoko asakura, but let's not dwell on that ]

Speaking of, what exactly is YuuDash providing to Miss Inaba? Or is that a secret?

I hope that it’s a skill that people can learn.

Oh! YuuDash made some pork cutlet and rice. I pickled some radish and steamed some vegetables as a side dish too.

[He likes to experiment with foods that he can perfect with his powers.]

Do you want some? I can pack you a serving as well.

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Oh, you don't have to do that for me. It's a lot more special when it's made specifically with love for someone.

[ It's what he can do for Inaba! She's not going to step on that. ]

Are you sure..? I don’t mind.

I could remake it with my love for you?

Or something else? You’re doing a lot for me and I want to repay you. Food is probably more useful than a pin or something..?

… Ah! I’ll do that!

[ She. Give her a second. ]

How do you say these things without getting embarrassed...

What part was embarrassing..?

"Remake with my love"????

That's really embarrassing...! To me, I mean!!

… Ah. Well.

Um.

I’ll make something new with the power of friendship!

Is that better?

[ A small delay, which. It's probably good that this isn't over video or voice, so Yuuto doesn't get to hear her laugh about it. ]

That works for me. I'll look forward to it.

Okay! I’ll make something then! Thank you for the honor, Asakura-chan!

I can meet you at the shrine gate?

Sure. I'll be there soon!

Okay!

[Cooking doesn’t take Yuuto long, due to his power abuse. He waits for Ryoko at the gate, holding two bags with separate meals packed.

His belt sways anxiously while he waits. When he sees Ryoko, Yuuto’s expression brightens.]

Asakura-chaaaaan!!!

[ --He actually went through with making a second meal for her?!

Ugh, Yuuto. How the hell can anyone actually be mad at you?? ]

Wow, you're so quick. Should I be getting my cooking lessons from you?

Me? Not really… My power lets me cook things pretty quickly. I hope that everything tastes okay.

[He holds up a purple bag for Inaba and then a blue bag meant for Ryoko.]

This is Inaba’s and this is yours. I hope you’ll both enjoy it.

Ohhh. So you're cheating again!

[ Immediately. ] Joking.

[ Anyway. ]

I'm sure she will. I'll report back once we've had a chat, alright?

Ahahaha… It is a little bit of cheating. It’s part of my practice.

[He smiles awkwardly as he passes the two cloth bags off to Ryoko.]

Um. Asakura-chan… Sorry, but before you go… There’s something that I need to say. Um. Please don’t yell at me until I finish? [That’s a good sign.]

......

[ She already wants to yell. That really isn't a good start. ]

Okay? What is it?

It’s just that… I tried to think about what you said. About Inaba and fighting and trust… But I couldn’t I unhear that you hate yourself sometimes. That made me kind of angry, but then I realized that we don’t know each other well, um…

Whatever reason you have to hate yourself… I want to get to know you better and understand it. So I can tell you that you’re wrong and have proof. Uh. So. What I'm saying is something like:

Will you come hang out… later…?

[And he’s watching for her reaction. He’s not sure how to invite friends over! This is very hard for him!]

[ ...Momentarily, she's frozen. She wrote a lot, and it didn't even dawn on her how honest she had been. She did write that she hated herself sometimes, didn't she? There was a lot she felt she still needed to answer for, but she'd never get a chance to-- but, she didn't want to dwell on it.

With a wistful smile, she laughs. ]

I was prepared to get mad and throw your food back at you. What the heck, Yuuto-kun?

[ Can he prove that she's wrong? Honestly, she doesn't even know what that means... but, she doesn't hate the sound of it. ]

Of course I will. I don't mean to make you angry, especially considering everything going on right now.

If I can get to know you better, maybe-- [ She pauses. Is it alright to even say that? ] --Well, we can make a miracle happen after all.

N, Not the food, please!

[Though now that he’s aware, Yuuto is ready to use his power in order to ‘catch’ the food if she does throw it. When she doesn’t, he gradually begins to relax. Even smiling shyly, despite the sad topic.]

Yes. Let’s make a miracle, Asakura-chan. If that’s what it takes, then let’s do it.

Of course! I'll be back soon!

[ And she's off with a big smile on her face! ]

[ Aaaand mission successful, she thinks. Maybe.

Okay, it wasn't nearly as successful as she hoped and she feels kind of bad, but she's putting that away for now! Instead, she does return to the shrine gate later that night, and after a moment... ]

Yuu~ to~ kun~! Come out and play~!

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