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[ahappylie]

[Souji is at home and it's too quiet. He ends up talking to Saizou, his pig, for company a lot lately and this time, Saizou steps on the journal as he's talking, picking up bits and pieces of their one-sided conversation.]

--nder...why...--that some ......--ile others go, Saizou?

[The pig grunts and Souji laughs softly, sounding tired and worn.]

Mm...yes, I suppose we'll never know.....--haps....world returns.....--work still left to complete; and leaves ...... --no longer necessary.

[He's quiet for a moment and then lets out a heavy sigh, dismissing his own thoughts.]

No, that's silly. ....--ing me the jour--....

[The microphone picks up the muffled bumps and thumps as Saizou bites the journal and brings it over for Souji. He presses the on button again, unaware that it was already recording. When he addresses everyone, he's much chipper like he always, no trace of his earlier stress.]



I learned a new game so I have a question for everyone~

Would you rather eat nothing but your favorite food forever or never eat your favorite food again?

Also, it has been quite awhile, but anyone who knew my other self, Hijikata-san or Chizuru-chan; they've all returned to their homes.

Comments

[Voice]

[amberguardian]

Of course you can.

[Voice]

[ahappylie]

If you had a choice between remaining somewhere safe but losing your purpose; or going somewhere dangerous but be able to follow your dream.... Which would you choose?

[ahappylie]

Mm...not anymore. [After dying, he was much better.] I go occasionally, but only for small things like everyone else.

What arts are you better trained in?

[Voice]

[amberguardian]

I've already done the frst one, but now I have a different purpose.

Why do you ask something like that?

[ahappylie]

...Yes, I think I understand what you mean.

[He lost the chance. There was no reason or rhyme behind all the disappearances. ...It seems strange that Smoker would be so upset about the loss of his prey. And yet it seems completely understandable, too.]

If you had a choice, Smoker-san; would you rather they stay here under your watch or go home to be caught by you in another time?

[Voice]

[ahappylie]

...Mm, I suppose you did.

No reason. I was merely curious.

[Voice]

[amberguardian]

Which one would you choose?

[Voice]

[ahappylie]

Yes, it would be terrible to see you fall into a mud pit. I don't think even a hunter as skilled as yourself could make that look dignified.

[He laughs.]

I know someone owns the stables, but I'm not sure about the farmlands. A friend of mine, Nami-san, she owns the mikan orchard, but otherwise the farmlands are rather open.

[Voice]

[ahappylie]

[He's quiet for a very long time before he answers her.]

I'm still trying to decide.

[Voice]

[amberguardian]

[Well now she's curious.]

Why do you need to decide?

[Voice]

[ahappylie]

I can't give you a good answer until I do, now can I?

Don't worry, Kohaku-chan. I'll be fine.

[Voice]

[amberguardian]

I suppose so...

But it's not something bad, is it?

[Voice]

[ahappylie]

...

No, it's nothing bad. When I find my answer, I'll let you know.

[Voice]

[rather_be_surfing]

Okay, I'll keep that in mind.

And no, landing in mud isn't dignified for anyone. Which is probably why a lot of kids like playing in it.

[Annnd, a sudden stray thought hits him. Well, maybe not so sudden considering the conversation so far.]

When does Spring usually come in around here?

[Voice]

[amberguardian]

Alright. If you say so.

[heavensmostwanted]

The former.

[changethepast]

Can you imagine? [ She thinks about it for a second, then seems to shudder. ] I don't think it would be possible to live in a world like that.

[yourhatred]

Combat.

[No details given, of course.]

Though I'm working on the horticultural.

[ahappylie]

I've met people who live in space. Or a tiny blue box. Perhaps people who live in a world where water is fire simply change to fit the world.

[ahappylie]

Well, it isn't as though I have a lack of time here.

[Voice]

[ahappylie]

[He laughs] Yes, I suppose that is why kids enjoy playing in mud. That and the fun of being scolded later.

Spring usually comes after the plums have bloomed and left. I believe they say it is in the Western month of April...?

[ahappylie]

Those seem like very different skills. Why horticulture?

[yourhatred]

At the risk of sounding cliche... because everyone needs a hobby.

[ahappylie]

......

[He laughs lightly] I paint rocks. I think your hobby is far more useful at least.

[yourhatred]

It has some use if you enjoy it. That is, after all, what a hobby is for.