[ Fortunately or unfortunately, he assumes she's just teasing him, and while his face still reddens a bit automatically, he sighs and brushes it off. ]
A-Anyway... Thank you for the hat. And the other things. I'm sorry I didn't... ah, actually, I could still give you something in return, if you like.
[Miu pushes herself up and out of the chair, laughing under her breath as she smooths out her clothes and brushes herself off.] You make it too easy.
[The offer gives her pause though and her expression softens to something more genuine.] It's okay, don't feel obligated or anything. Teasing you like this is reward enough.
But-- No, really, it's fine. I'm just glad you liked it. And... Just having someone around I can talk to about things is a big enough gift. I won't demand anything more.
[She watches him in amusement, about to point out that it kind of defeats the purpose when he's just going to give her a gift from stuff he already has. Not that she actually cares or minds, but she can't resist the urge to tease him sometimes.
The comments die when he hands her the scarf though. Not that he'd know, of course, but she's always kind of had a particular fondness for scarves for whatever reason. She takes it, a bit surprised, and turns it over in her hands.]
Oh... [She smiles a little and shakes her head] Thank you. I like scarves, actually. [She unties it and wraps the scarf around her neck, turning in a motion very practiced and poised and smiles. She's definitely showing off and posing.]
[Miu looks pleased and laughs a little, moving to boldly take a seat next to him on the bed instead.]
Good answer. Thank you. You're a lot better at that then I would've expected. It's like an effortless sort of charm, I'm almost a little jealous. [Sorry Shuichi she's teasing you again. At least the compliment is genuine?]
[She opens her mouth and then closes it, frowning at him like somehow her inability to say what she wants is his fault.] Hold on.
[She then reaches out and. Covers his eyes gently with one of her hands. There. Nailed it. There's a sigh and she shifts to face him better, quiet again as she gathers her thoughts.]
...Thank you. [Miu's voice is soft, a bit awkward, but genuine in her appreciation] You're a good guy. I actually feel pretty... safe, actually, when I'm with you. Like I know you're not going to try anything. ["You're a 'herbivore guy' Saihara and that's Good."] I appreciate it, but it's kind of embarrassing to say in all seriousness like this. [Hence covering his eyes.]
And... For telling me these things, to help me understand you guys better. I, uh... I told you, I can read minds, emotions, things like that... I've always been alone because of it. And now I-- [There's a sudden sharp inhale and Miu has to cut herself off to get a grip on herself before she starts crying, the memory of her mother hitting hard against the still-raw wounds sharper than she'd expected. When she continues her voice is rather thick with emotion] Now I'm... More alone than ever. But being here is... changing that. People like you and Ouma-kun, Iruma-san, Momota-san... You're all changing that so.
[ He's surprised, but when he realizes what's happening he turns more towards her to listen even though his eyes are covered. ]
...Of course. And thank you... for being serious about it.
And I'm glad... that we can do that. Not just for your sake, though of course I'm happy if we can help you. Obviously... we all went through a lot, but it was just us, in that game. And before that, everyone... mm.
[ was ambiguously real, so maybe none of that counts? ]
...I'm just glad to be able to be here and be friends with you.
[There's a pause and a soft 'ha.' Shuichi will probably feel her shift again, before her lips press to his cheek lightly, briefly, and then Miu pushes his head lightly away before removing her hand and sitting back.]
Yeah. I'm sure there's still a lot more to your story, and there's more to mine too. But we can keep discovering it a bit at a time.
[Miu sighs, smacks her hands against her knees, and stands up.] Well. I think I'm going to get going before I start showing actual emotion and embarrass us both. [As if she hasn't been showing "actual emotion" this whole time, smh.]
[ He blinks when she finally takes her hand away, not entirely sure what he'd felt. Did she just kiss his cheek again...? The fact that she's starting to leave before he can react too much again makes him think yes.
His face reddens a bit, but he just rises to see her off. Probably she's right that they can leave it at that many feelings for now. ]
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A-Anyway... Thank you for the hat. And the other things. I'm sorry I didn't... ah, actually, I could still give you something in return, if you like.
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[The offer gives her pause though and her expression softens to something more genuine.] It's okay, don't feel obligated or anything. Teasing you like this is reward enough.
But-- No, really, it's fine. I'm just glad you liked it. And... Just having someone around I can talk to about things is a big enough gift. I won't demand anything more.
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[ Presents left from when cupid-Santa had been shooting people. He moves to retrieve a bag from under his bed. ]
Um, you don't have to take it if you don't like it, I can find you something later too, but maybe this?
[ What he holds out to her is a blue scarf, tied with a ribbon. It's not fancy, but it seems soft and warm. ]
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The comments die when he hands her the scarf though. Not that he'd know, of course, but she's always kind of had a particular fondness for scarves for whatever reason. She takes it, a bit surprised, and turns it over in her hands.]
Oh... [She smiles a little and shakes her head] Thank you. I like scarves, actually. [She unties it and wraps the scarf around her neck, turning in a motion very practiced and poised and smiles. She's definitely showing off and posing.]
How does it look?
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It looks great. It works well with Ouma-kun's clothes, actually. Ah, and you look very pretty in that color.
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Good answer. Thank you. You're a lot better at that then I would've expected. It's like an effortless sort of charm, I'm almost a little jealous. [Sorry Shuichi she's teasing you again. At least the compliment is genuine?]
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I-It's not like that at all! I was just being honest.
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[She's definitely smirking though and she shakes her head.]
I really can't help it, you make this so easy. But it's... nice. [She looks thoughtfully at him, like she's trying to figure something out.]
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What is it...?
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[She then reaches out and. Covers his eyes gently with one of her hands. There. Nailed it. There's a sigh and she shifts to face him better, quiet again as she gathers her thoughts.]
...Thank you. [Miu's voice is soft, a bit awkward, but genuine in her appreciation] You're a good guy. I actually feel pretty... safe, actually, when I'm with you. Like I know you're not going to try anything. ["You're a 'herbivore guy' Saihara and that's Good."] I appreciate it, but it's kind of embarrassing to say in all seriousness like this. [Hence covering his eyes.]
And... For telling me these things, to help me understand you guys better. I, uh... I told you, I can read minds, emotions, things like that... I've always been alone because of it. And now I-- [There's a sudden sharp inhale and Miu has to cut herself off to get a grip on herself before she starts crying, the memory of her mother hitting hard against the still-raw wounds sharper than she'd expected. When she continues her voice is rather thick with emotion] Now I'm... More alone than ever. But being here is... changing that. People like you and Ouma-kun, Iruma-san, Momota-san... You're all changing that so.
So... Thank you.
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...Of course. And thank you... for being serious about it.
And I'm glad... that we can do that. Not just for your sake, though of course I'm happy if we can help you. Obviously... we all went through a lot, but it was just us, in that game. And before that, everyone... mm.
[ was ambiguously real, so maybe none of that counts? ]
...I'm just glad to be able to be here and be friends with you.
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Yeah. I'm sure there's still a lot more to your story, and there's more to mine too. But we can keep discovering it a bit at a time.
[Miu sighs, smacks her hands against her knees, and stands up.] Well. I think I'm going to get going before I start showing actual emotion and embarrass us both. [As if she hasn't been showing "actual emotion" this whole time, smh.]
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His face reddens a bit, but he just rises to see her off. Probably she's right that they can leave it at that many feelings for now. ]
A-Ah... sure. Thank you again for the present.