Conflict [Private to Blindly_Bitter and Righteous_Pen]

[always_ashes]

[Introducing Mikami to B is probably the worst idea A's ever had. Ever

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[righteous_pen]

[Mikami has the impression that something is very wrong, even before he enters the room. He's still not quite prepared for the sight of Beyond Birthday. A's B, this must be. The one she thought was lost.

The serial killer.

His hand instinctively reaches for his wand pocket. He stops it halfway.]

...you.

[always_ashes]

[She stands up, giving Mikami a small, weak smile.]

Mikami-san. I'm sorry I didn't explain earlier...I just thought we needed to talk.
This is B. B, this is Mikami-san.

[righteous_pen]

I can see that. [his voice is cold, hiding the shock he feels] You came back, then.

[always_ashes]

[That voice..it's cold, and A looks a little nervous. Scared.]
It's been months for him, he's only been back for about a day now...

I...thought we needed to talk things out...that's all.
Please don't be mad at me...

[blindly_bitter]

After that pleasant introduction, I feel as if this will go perfectly.

Mikami Teru, what are your feelings for A?

[righteous_pen]

[It's probably a good thing he sat down before B said that. He expected a lot of things, but not to be asked about his intentions as if B were a protective father.]

...My feelings?

[He takes a deep breath.] I - I care for her. Deeply. I don't want to see her hurt.

[blindly_bitter]

[His face is blank, but he really can't believe how cliche that sounds.] How will she learn?

[righteous_pen]

[It probably is cliche, but he can't help it. B managed to surprise him out of even indignation, for a moment.

Maybe unfortunately, the indignation is back now.]

I don't see why I'm the one being questioned here.