video ☠ 03

[penitenza]

Shit.

[The feed is a little muffled and moves around, showing a particular empty room. The man in bed raises a hand to press against his face, looking either as if he hasn't slept in days or has been doing nothing but sleeping. The latter is the actual story here. He winces as he sits up, staring intently at the phone soon after, almost as if

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[letalis_anima]

Hey, senpai. Did you sleep well?

[Minami was smiling and seemed to be okay, though her greeting was calm and less energetic than usual. Her red headphones have been replaced by silver ones, and an MP3 player hung around her neck by a navy blue lanyard.]

[penitenza]

.. More or less. [rubbing at the back of his neck, eyes closing briefly before eying her headphones and taking notice of the new MP3 as well.]

You're handling this a lot better than me, but I guess that's no surprise. [still eying them, they look familiar... ah-] ..Aren't those Arisato's?

[Unlike you Minako, he refers to your brother by last name.]

[letalis_anima]

[Oh, he noticed... Minami sighs, her expression becoming more sullen.]

Yeah... Nii-chan left them behind when he disappeared, so I've been holding onto them for safe-keeping.

[penitenza]

Disappeared? [This is serious- wait.] ..You mean, went back home or?

[If people start going missing from something else here, there's gonna be a problem.]

[letalis_anima]

[She rubs the back of her head sheepishly.]

Yeah, he went back 'home'. I miss him already...

[Wait, no. Think positive!]

I'm sure he'll show up again someday, though. Anyway, I've been on dinner duty ever since you fell asleep! You better make up for that this month!

1/2

[penitenza]

[.... ]

..If he's anything like you, I'm sure he'll be back in no time.

[Meaning you're too stubborn, you wouldn't let it end like that. A chuckle at her next words.]

How unfair, I didn't even get any!

2/2

[penitenza]

Alright alright, I guess I have no choice then. I'll start cooking.

You hungry?

[letalis_anima]

Mm! [She nods, smiling brightly.] I can help, if you want!

[Because even though she said he owes her, she still feels bad about letting him do all the cooking.]

[penitenza]

Knock yourself out.

[He should probably take a shower first..]

..Just give me some time to freshen up, I'll meet you in the kitchen.