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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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Ah, that would explain it then.

[Although yeah. Patchouli must be a sore spot, if Kohaku remembers - which Souji doesn't know she does. He thinks for a moment and then lets out a soft sigh.]

At least you know when you return it will be as if nothing has changed.

Yes. All I can do is hope he chooses me.

[She'll figure out a way to come to terms with it.]

Exactly. Although I am already home sick.

Won't he though? He may not remember his past lives, but there must be a connection.

...Perhaps Kohaku-chan should find a hobby to do here? There is a garden behind the Welcome Center that could use some help tending to. And a flower shop here, as well.

There is, but there's always a chance he'll find someone else.

I've actually gotten a job at the flower shop! I can't water them since I'm inside, but it's nice to care for all the different plants there. And I also get to help people hear them for the first time.

I will probably find plenty of gardens once Spring is fully here.

Oh! I'm sorry I'm so late in welcoming you, then. I was gone for quite some time.

[And then he's been hermitting since coming home to an empty house.]

I'm glad you're doing well here, though.

Gone? Were you kidnapped?

[Because people just don't disappear!]

Well, I got to stay with two friends until I got all my memories back. So that helped.

I must have been, but I don't recall it at all. It must not have been very bad.

Do you still stay with them? Your friends, I mean.

Well...I suppose that's good.

For now. I was going to find another place to live in a day or two since I've been there long enough.

[He supposes she doesn't need his protection anymore, but...He can't help but be a little selfish.]

My house is open, if you didn't mind living with animals. [He laughs] We've gained a pet or two since you left.

For a little bit of time, or more? [She's actually used to moving around here. But she would really like a place to stay for good.]

I wouldn't mind that at all. I've actually never had a pet. What are they??

...I don't think you remember anymore, but you lived here for a short while before you left again. You were smaller then, but I can set up one of the rooms for you and you can have a place of your own, if you like.

As for pets, there is a goldfish named Dog in the kitchen, and a chicken named Fish who lives in the house sometimes. Oh, and Tammy the big yellow bird out back and of course, Saizou. Do you remember him?

I was told I was here for a little while without my memories, but I don't get small anymore. But thank you. That is really nice.

[Hold on. She has gotten lost with the names and type of animals.] Yes, I remember Saizou, but those are confusing names...but, how big is Tammy?

Ah, then if you would like, I can set a second room up for you.

[He laughs a little] Yes, they can be a little confusing. We were feeling silly when we named them. Tammy is...well, large enough to ride on. I think someone once said she was a "chocobo," whatever that is.

I can do that if you want. [She wants to be helpful at least.]

A...chocobo. It sounds cute at least.

She is very cute. She can talk a little, even if it's only simple things.

[He smiles.]

And it isn't what I want that is important, Kohaku-chan. It is what you would like.

I can't wait to meet her then.

...Huh? [Rephrase that please]

Don't feel obligated, is what I meant, but I will be happy to see you again, should you decide to come.

Tammy will be quite excited, too.

Oh,no I would really like to. Just tell me when I can come over.

And...where you live. I can't remember that.

Any time before dusk, I suppose? I work at night, so I would be away then.

[He smiles faintly. Yes, so she isn't the same one he lived with. Perhaps that is for the best. She won't realize the differences he's gone through - or remember how he died.]

House 50, just behind the city plaza.

You still work at night?

[She remembers almost everything, except for the little details.]

Oh, yeah. That's right.

Yes. Most of the other workers have come and gone, so I thought it best to keep to the night shift.

[No one really notices he's there, which is an advantage when he wants to use the midnight hours to read over what the village is up to.]

That must be lonely.

There are always new staff coming and I'm quite used to working alone by now. It isn't difficult.

But what is there to do at night?

You would be surprised. I always find something to keep myself occupied.

The night is becoming my day, after all. So what people do during the day, I simply do when the moon is out.

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