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npc contact.2
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Hehe... I'm really cute, right? You smile for other people, but when dad smiles, it's for himself. That's what it feels like.
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Ah, he smiles like personal gain? Oh, perhaps that's where selfishness comes from.
( smiling for other people isn't bad, komaeda thought they was about to call him fake as hell. )
Do you think there's a reason he smiles in that manner... hm... Are you sure he didn't smile because he thought you were the cutest person around, and he was proud to be your... Maybe he was a selfish prick...
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[ Whereas Komaeda and Amami just sort of smile. Though, they're like that too, sometimes, so they can't say anything about it. ]
I tried hard to make him proud so I could see that smile. I read lots and lots and lots so that when he came home, I could teach him everything I learned and show him everything that I made! Because dad said the best way to learn is to be able to teach somebody else! And I'm smart, right? I did a good job?
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( like he's happy could mean so many things, but now it feels like his own smile means nothing!
...hinata likes his smile. )
Hm... ( he looks at their smile specifically, wondering if there's honesty in it. asking komaeda such a question when they could be selfish, and say it aloud themselves. ) You've always said you were the best, why stop now?
( maybe it's because people like to hear certain things, just to be reassured, or to see if anyone else thinks the same outside of just them. ) You're very smart, and you did such a good job... you have to keep up the good work so you can teach me things, too. ( he pauses, taking in what he's already said. ) He was lucky to have you as a child.
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mmmmm they wish he had said these things to them when they were both still alive. A couple of words and they feel soooo warm, like they can take on the world, and they wrap their arms around Komaeda's middle and give him a tight squeeze because that sort of gratitude is hard to put into words. ]
I'll keep doing my best, so you can be proud of me too! I want to make you smile and feel as happy as you make me.
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( he wasn't ready for the hug, so he flinches a bit, cause off guard compared to when he goes out of his way to do it first — he calms himself though, relaxing as best as he can. he lifts one arm, wrapping it around npckun's waist to pull them closer. )
So I want to say what I believe:
( he clears his throat, resting his cheek on the top of their head. ) You've showed me the hope you're able to bring upon yourself and others, it's a warm feeling, hope is a beautiful thing... you've given so many goals of their own, and as time progresses... I hope to see an eventful outcome where we can all be together.
( his eyes close, a slow breath— wheeze. ) You're a good child, you have so many people... don't ever give up on them, remain a light that they can see... in return, they'll be a light as well... they shine bright for you, so that way you won't get lost. Your hope is a beautiful thing, because everyone's hope is one of a kind... don't lose that...
( he'll hold out one hand, extending his pinky: ) Promise me, continue being a good child, and showing your hope. That makes me happy, it makes others happy... it's why I love hope that comes from you, too.
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Making other people happy, being the reason that they smile, making the world brighter and warmer and happier and better... they really really hope they can.
They hook their pinky, and squeezes tight. ]
I promise.
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...You have to crush other's hopes in order to make your hope reality, make sure you prepare yourself!
( like there's a warning label AFTER they agree on this, and komaeda does that by squeezing their pinky tightly to secure their promise. )
In return, I'll be better than your father, I'll take you home with me, and we'll have tons, and tons of Luzons! ...We can live on the coast, too! The beach is nice, we'll get there all because of your hope.
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Huh? There's people who hope other people are sad and stuff? Yeah! I'll beat them up!
[ Why else would somebody else's hope be at odds with theirs... It's sounding like a pretty sweet deal, though, getting to live with Komaeda on the beach with a bunch of Luzons that have no business being on a beach. ]
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There's some hope that's weak, and because there is... you can't let yours be weak either!
( komaeda's going to cup their face, looking them directly in their eyes like he's forcing it to be so. that the hope they manage to foster over will become very bright. )
I love you, I love your hope, too! H-o-p-e!
( say it with him!! )
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I love you too!
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( smooshes their face now... smoosh smoosh... hope hope! )
Only hope.
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My heart's big enough! I can love both you and hope!
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( there's only one right answer. )
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[ Like how Komaeda is always talking about their hope. "Hope" can be a synonym for "entire being" ]
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( like that's a shocker, but this doesn't count because he won't let it! )
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You have to have hope! At least have hope in me!
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( YOU STOP!!! )
I know there's hope.
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( it sounds hard to express he thinks, especially to someone as needy as npckun — do parents have hope for their children, or do they just know they can do it. he has no doubts. )
As long as you do it, you'll make me proud. Because I know you can!
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Some kids buckle under the pressure, but npckun? That sort of thing bolsters their confidence, because of course they can do it, they're awesome, they can do anything they put their mind into, Anego said so and she's always right. ]
I'm going to stir up hope in you. I'll do it for sure.
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( not him the stereotypical asian parent, i just cried to yama about this stoppp!! komaeda would sneak a few candies under the table, have some faith in him!
he's not even realizing that npckun really wants to do this, komaeda just brushes it off... )
Your hope, his hope, their hope... I can't really think about how empty I am when I need to focus on what's important.
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[ They turn so they can lift and present what they have so far of the birdhouse to Komaeda, pushes it into his hands so he can hold it. Look at that sturdy workmanship and praise them. ]
What's important?
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he ignores what npckun said at first though, just so he can speak about the birdhouse in general now: )
Now you have to paint it.
( yeah. )
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[ gonna hold the birdhouse over their head like they're about to smash it over Komaeda's if he doesn't give a satisfactory answer ]
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