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[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.

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[He turns the camera around again and Saizou sticks his face into view.]

Not in my home world, if that's what you mean. Tammy appeared to us one day and we've kept her ever since. Sometimes when it gets too cold I bring her and the other chicken, Fish, inside.

That's a chicken?

I don't really know.

[He shoos Saizou away and gets up, walking into his bedroom where a small-ish white hen is sitting in a basket. Souji turns the camera toward it.]

But that is. Her name is Fish.

Yeah, that's definitely a chicken. Hi, Fish.

[The chicken perks up when it hears its name, but it only clucks before it settles again. Souji turns the book away and heads back to the living room and then to the kitchen.]

We also have a fish named Dog, but his owners aren't here anymore.

[He sets the journal down on the counter, facing up at a mid-sized fish tank on the windowsill. He leans over and taps the glass, causing the goldfish inside to swim closer.]

A former housemate got him this nice big tank. It makes him quite happy, I think.

Got a lot of critters there. Pretty impressive.

[He would say why, but that's not a fun conversation. Instead, he keeps pressing his finger against the glass as the fish bumps against it, hoping for food.]

What sort of pet would Derek-san keep if he could keep one?

[And Derek won't push, but he does note the slight change of subject.

He'll give his answer some serious thought.]

A horse.

[He looks at the camera.]

...A horse? Why?

They're smart, reliable if they're trained right, have a long lifespan, and if you need them, can help with transport and travel.

Second choice might be a cat; they're at least independent.

Ah~ I see. Yes, horses are very reliable. We kept them at the complex for things every so often. Did you know there is a stable here? I've heard there are horses there.

[Because he is so not commenting on cats. B( Cats.]

Heard about it, and the farmlands. Haven't really been able to get out that way yet, though. Planning on it soon.

[What? They keep bugs and stuff out of food.]

[Souji switches back to voice and starts wandering about the kitchen, making things.]

Once the spring comes, it will be much nicer and easier to get out there.

[According to history, he dies after a black cat visits him for a few days straight. He's read about that and is rather wary of cats now.]

What's the road like going out that way?

[Because this is Derek. What's a little seasonal inconvenience once he decides he can make it, still on crutches or not?

...The cat thing makes sense, then. Derek would probably wonder out loud if maybe it hadn't been a friend of his trying to lead him 'home', though, if Souji told him about it.]

[Souji looks at the video images that Derek is showing and blinks.]

It isn't bad, but it might be wiser to wait until it is less packed with snow considering the conditions.

[aka Derek's condition]

Yeah, I'd probably wait until it's at least dry.

[Actually, that's probably all he'll wait for. Now that he has semi-blessing to get up and move around...

Well, it's Derek. And he wants to be moving around.]

Anyone live out that way? Wouldn't want to freak them out if I go wandering across their field when they aren't expecting anyone.

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.

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?

[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...?

...Sounds about right. Pretty used to living in a desert, so seasons are kinda unique for me. At least when they're up close and personal. So there's still a little bit of a ways to go, then.

Yes, just a bit longer. It will be nice to see the spring again... Will this be Derek-san's first remembered spring out of the desert?

In a few decades, anyway, yeah. Been to places that had it, just usually not during spring.

I would think if you could go somewhere, you would want to travel during the spring. It has the best weather, doesn't it?

It does, but then, I travel for my job, not to go on vacation, so I don't get much of a choice of where or when.

...Derek-san sounds like he could use a vacation then. It's no fun to travel for work. You don't get to enjoy anything at all.

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