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We're not close enough.

( why do they need to be in the vicinity of rain, well, there are moments where one side of the area rains, and the other side doesn't. this could be the same coincidence, but nothing would ever go that smoothly for komaeda. hm, he could tell natsume about the night where all he heard was a raging storm — yes, at night — but he doubts that would help his story at the moment. besides, it's not the dead of night past twelve, it's a little past six, and the perfect timeframe for natsume's date. )

You're coming with me... you'll see.

( he'll extend his hand, wondering if natsume will take it... like a princess. it's okay, hinata is just as judgemental, so komaeda's used to this. )

( no he's not going to take it; he doesn't like being treated like a girl, even in jest. he is going to sigh and flick the longer part of his hair though, like he's over this already. )

Then lead the WAY, Komaeda-san.

Why were you up here, Sakasaki-kun?

( oh wow, a tough cookie... but it's okay, komaeda will get in that jar somehow. so he's going down about three steps properly until he stops, and waits for natsume to walk beside him at least because he wants to make sure nothing bad happens. he already saw another flight of steps demolished by his luck, and he can't help anything happen to these or else natsume will lose his date, and a limb. )

This is a pretty lonely spot... were you hoping for me to come across?

It's where we second-years hold class; why wouldn't I be around HERE?

( the counter is easy, because it's true - of course, then he should be more on the classroom side. he follows komaeda a few steps after, pausing when he does until he realizes he wants to walk ~beside one another~ and sighing shortly, continuing his movement so that they can, indeed, walk together properly. )

It isn't like I was waiting for you or anyone ELSE.

( yeah, a tough cookie. )

You're a second year!? I thought you were a first year from the way you act...

( yeah, he's saying that like it's a bad thing. there's no way natsume could be a third year, but it's nice information to have so he knows where to bother him next time. true, it was a pretty good counter, but because he wasn't really searching for something specific... he doesn't understand how well natsume played him. )

I never asked about anyone else, is there other people who actually enjoy your company?

( stop insulting your mans on the first date! )

( quietly plotting murder. no one would blame him. they'd all look the other way. it's for the best. )

Plenty more than you HAVE. ( not that that's going to hurt komaeda's feelings at all, but he's just saying. ) Not that I have to defend myself or anyTHING, but I generally play nice with peoPLE, and through that they like ME. It's an important skill to have in my TRADE.

If they're fooled by it, that means half the people here are bigger idiots than I thought!

( he already knew that, and yes, komaeda limits his friendships already. he could lie and be buddy-buddy with them lie natsume actively does, but he'd rather just be by himself really. besides, his views never mesh really well with others, so connections tend to fall short. he hums in thought, finally making it down the flight with natsume. )

Even if you're disliked, they'll still come if you're useful and effect their hope in some way, that's why I don't mind if everyone hates me.

( natsume pauses at the last step, tilting his head with a frown. he doesn't like the way komaeda says it; he doesn't like the way komaeda says anything, actually, but. )

You're really happy just being someone's TOOL.

Actually I'm happy to see the hope of others, to see you all grow into something magnificent... in the beginning people were lost and confused... and now there's a goal in mind.

( he smiles, not even correcting natsume because he's not wrong, but it is true that komaeda's more focused on the others here than himself. if it's for hope, he'll die, if it's for hope, he'll do everything that he must to see them prevail. he doesn't assist hope that's low as despair, or the kind that's given up — like natsume, his is stronger than others, so komaeda would do as much as he can for it. )

Isn't that why you play nice, Sakasaki-kun? To be wanted by others, to bless them with your hope for the right price? It's a give and take relationship, which is right, because you can't just have a hopeful future for free... you must act to deserve.

( so he's happy to be someone's tool, as long as it serves the greater hope. natsume steps down onto the flight and doesn't deign the rest of that with a reply, because — it isn't completely untrue, but like hell is he going to open his mouth and give komaeda more ammo. he's learning! he's learning. )

Second or ground FLOOR?

Did I talk too much?

( you can tell him, he's learning himself because he's not goo with talking with others either. sighs, he'll have to get better at this. at natsume's question, and he answers like it's obvious. )

Ground floor.

( because the lower they go, the more audible the sound of rain will be, so come on natsume, don't be slow... your date isn't here forever. )

Perfect, right? You can buy yourself a snack if you're hungry.

( ...........did he start a fucking fire or something— no, they would've smelled smoke by now... which doesn't discount making some smoke at minimum to set off what he's pretty sure komaeda's set off, as they start down the next flight and he can hear the "rain". )

I might just buy a drink to throw in your face if the date starts to TANK. ( it isn't a waste of merit points if he has merit points to spare And it feels satisfying enough. ) As the one being ASKED, I'm allowed that MUCH.

I'll make sure it remains interesting, alright?

( he'll do what he can, because by the time they make it to the ground floor, natsume will see there's water seeping from under the stairwell's doors. not only that, it seems to be a pinkish color to indicate that something isn't right, but the sound of "rain" is louder now. komaeda reaches out, pushing the door open, but it doesn't budge. he looks towards the other, chuckling sheepishly as if this isn't part of his plan. )

A little help?

( ...will maya believe him if he says this wasn't technically his fault? that the hallway being flooded this time wasn't actually his doing? even if it was because of a wish he wrote down without thinking about it?

as long as it gets taken care of before tomorrow, it's probably fine. natsume stares at the pinkish water and steps into it, joining komaeda by the door to help push it. may as well get this over with and accept his hubris for what it is. )

( komaeda wasn't pushing as hard as he could, instead, he wanted natsume to take part in the effort so he could let up some of his weight to allow the other the bulk of it. there's something notable in front of the door, but because of the water covering the floor whatever it is moves with ease — hopefully natsume's not putting all his weight into this, because as the door flies open...

there might be a dead body laying on the ground that he could accidentally trip over and fall into the water if he's not careful!

aside from that, all the sprinklers have gone off, and the pink-tinged water rains down like an actual shower. komaeda laughs softly, holding out his arms like he's offering the setting over to natsume for him to have. )

Just for you, Sakasaki-kun! I'm surprised that it happened myself...

( oh, so that's what was making it so heavy. natsume is distracted from the scene momentarily by the dead body; it isn't anyone he knows, but it's a little repulsive to be this close to a corpse. to have nearly tripped over it, even.

there's no bringing back the dead, though. there's no chance of it.

so he steps over the body and into the sprinkler shower, making a face as he does so. ugh... ugh? )

And how, exactly, did it just hapPEN.

( because yes, by his tone, he sounds like he doesn't believe it """""""""happened""""""""" at all. )

Don't worry, trash like me had no particular hand in this.

( he didn't which is the truth, he only watched it happened, and then decided it could work in his favor. despite the disgusting water is raining down filling the halls, it'll probably leak out from the exit if they're lucky. it doesn't matter as he looks towards natsume with a gentle smile despite the dead body close to them — )

The how doesn't matter at all anyway, this is what you asked for... so there's no reason to understand it.

( he's pulling out his pda, checking how many merit points he has as he points in the direction of the vending machines. is natsume sure he's not hungry? )

( there's a long silence as natsume stares at the. rain. and then he starts off in the direction of the vending machines, grimacing. )

You're too clever for how stupid and ugly you ARE. Your hair looks like it was scalped off a recently dug-up CORPSE, and yet you've managed to genie your way into a DATE.

( food..... god he wants nothing to do with this, but he said a date! he did! so they're on one! absolutely horrendous!! )

Just get me some green tea and some shokupan if they have IT.

( this date isn't so bad, and komaeda's never really been on one like that either, but it seems natsume has an idea of how it should go. now, komaeda stares at him a little confused, eyes wide, and then he makes this thoughtful expression with a hand to his chin. )

No one's really complimented my look in such detail!

( he laughs, not too bothered by the insults since natsume has this constant need to destroy him. as they make their way towards the vending machine which komaeda makes sure they walk on the side so neither of them are drenched. )

It makes me wonder why you'd go out your way! I guess I should say something nice back... I think the way you furrow your brows when irritated is an iconic look for you.

( :) once there, komaeda searches for what natsume wanted, but he sees that it's all sold out, so he gets him something close to his desires. something green and something bread. he gets him some watered down version of this and a plastic wrapped chip buddy. )

( he throws the celery juice in his face )

I wasn't trying to be NICE.

( he'll take the chip buddy though he........ guesses........................ )

You shouldn't waste things.

( luckily it hasn't been opened??? open it and then threw it at him, bitch! so he's going to pick it up off the floor, and attempt to open it just in case natsume's maiden hands cant. )

Especially when this is a date for you...

( the water continues to rain down, and around them there's a few indents here and there from where ball monokuma ran into things. aside from that, the body down the hall is sliding along the water, and it's mouth parts almost like it's gasping for breath, but you know... can they even see that? some weird shit is going on over there, but this ain't about the corpse, this is about natsume. )

( as soon as komaeda gets that open and gives it to him it's going back in his face so what is the point— )

If I thought you'd want to fulfill that particular WISH, I wouldn't have put it up at ALL. ( natsume looks past him, taking in the scene... except for the body, he's going to ignore that.

...he's begrudgingly curious, so: ) Why did you take IT?

( he's going to get it open for natsume, and once it's open, he'll hold it up for him to take. )

Because you went out of your way to grant one of my wishes, then failed the other.

( he's a masochist who likes verbal abuse, natsume already fulfilled that one as soon as he spoke to komaeda. )

You look like the type of person who doesn't handle rejection well, so indulging you this way opens the possibility of bossing me around without the commitment. ...You'll break up with me before the date is over, so we should enjoy this while it lasts.

( what do you think? :) )

Just because we're on a date doesn't mean we're daTING.

( just. putting that out there, taking the can of juice and ... not immediately throwing it back on his date, so that's worth something, maybe. natsume purses his lips, idly thumbing the can.

he'd only meant to grant one anyway, but it hadn't even been the one he sought, because he hadn't fulfilled the requirements. some magician of happiness he is - you can't please everyone either, though. )

I'll accept your reasoning, I GUESS. ( :/ ) There aren't many date activities we can do inSIDE, particularly considering your culinary skills are laCKING.

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