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Mmauu?? [Yuuto is unused to this treatment, but he stays still and consciously keeps himself from teleporting away.]

Buuut- Inaba is more important and- a week without her?

[He pouts.]

I’m not stubborn! I can be a pushover if you want!

A week can turn into two weeks. Which can turn into a month. Why is this the only thing you can't be a pushover about?

[ ...actually, she gets it. ]

Listen, she's okay. As okay as I think she can be, anyway. I asked her to reach out if she's sad or lonely, so if that comes up again in a week, she may or may not let me know.

[ She's not expecting it honestly, but maybe that'll help? ]

I control time so- [He won’t actually abuse his power to get around being grounded.

Hearing that Ryoko tried does help… but he has a feeling that she won’t ask. Thinking about Inaba saps his energy and he closes his eyes. He’s trying not to worry, but he so badly wants to reach out to Inaba again.]

… I’m glad she’s okay enough to see you. Surely she’ll talk to you. You’re smart.

Don't you dare. I'm telling you this on behalf of your mother.

[ Who she hasn't spoken to since before, but that's beside the point. She knows Inaba won't speak to her about this, she's already dealt with a couple people too stubborn to accept help... so. ]

All we can do is trust her and give her space for now. In the meantime--

[ Wait. He's grounded, so he shouldn't be able to leave here... so... ]

Actually. Do you need help around the shrine? I don't have much going on starting tomorrow.

I know… [But he’ll still worry until she has someone to talk to. Yuuto can’t imagine how lonely she is.

Ryoko’s offer shakes him out of of his thoughts.]

… Um. Maybe? The usual volunteers can’t be here when I’m around a lot. My shrine could break in two and I think everyone would celebrate though.

Well, don't worry then! I'll come by and keep you company for a while. I can help you clean up a bit too, if you need it.

Are you sure? You aren’t too busy? I’d like the company… I mean! H-help! The help.

Not busy at all. It's the least I can do for all your hard work.

I don’t really do much at all! Nothing that isn’t expected of a kami… But I’d like to see you more, so…

I’ll make lunch! Or dinner! Whatever you want!

Hey, come on, you don't need to go overboard like that... I'm fine just being here.

But- [Right. People care about him now.

His belt begins to sway rapidly with excited energy when he considers that.]

Then uh. Your company would be an honor, Asakura-chan! Thank you so much. I’d like that so much!

Then it's settl--

[ ...actually. Wait. ]

Do I have to get permission to do this. Are you going to get me in trouble?

[…]

She only said that I couldn’t leave. Not that no one could visit.

So technically, this is still following the rules!

Okay. But the moment that Satou-san tells me to go home, I'm not coming back until you're un-grounded.

[ good thing it's ok! ]

Okay! I can send you away for a speedy getaway if we have to!

[His smile becomes more sincere and less forced when he teased her.]

Thank you, Asakura-chan. I’m glad that we became friends. I owe you!

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