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See?

[Chinatsu tilts her chin upwards.]

That kid's still in there after all.

[What could have changed him so much? Wasn't it just the other day that they met?]

Look, I know we're not exactly friends...but if something's bugging you or if you need help woth something...

[She shrugs, not exactly sure that he'd even want her help.]

[ He looks down on her with a deadpan look on his face. ]

You really do know what to say to make people angry don't you?

[ He muses, his expression unchanging but he did seem very annoyed with her words. ]

We aren't and neither you or I owe each other anything. You should save yourself the trouble and not involve yourself with someone like me.

[ He didn't show that he was taken back by her words but he at least expressed that he was somewhat not dismissing her completely. ]

[It's not like she intended to make him angry...it just seems like a thing she's good at. At least, that's what she's noticing.

Chinatsu too, was getting annoyed with his words.]

That's for me to decide, isn't it? Plus, pretty sure you do owe me one.

[Sorry Ichiru, she's the type to do the opposite of what she's told. Something about how cold he was being just rubbed her the wrong way. Walking away would've been easier, really, but there she still was.]

[ He's not personally angry at her but she wasn't helping his mood. That's also another issue he has to deal with when he's engaging with her in a conversation. It can get annoying and he didn't want to be troubled by it. In truth, anything that requires effort made him a bit annoyed. ]

I don't owe you anything. Even if I did-- I have not reason to do you any favors.

[ He's not the type to really care about morals or empty promises. Those things were made to be broken after all. He's just that kind of person. Honestly, he didn't get why she was being so stupidly stubborn about engaging with him. He showed neither kindness nor friendliness-- only hostility. ]

Hah? Did you forget the whole part where I helped you out and stuck around when you dying under some tree? Or did that really mean nothing?

[Which would kind of suck because she did kind of like that interaction. Just kind of.]

I didn't ask you to help me now did I? Don't feel entitled if you were doing it for some kind of compensation. Just because you help someone doesn't mean they'll return the favor.

[ He retorts coldly at her words. ]

It doesn't matter to me how you want to take it.

[ He probably appreciated it but he wasn't going to openly admit it. That's not part of who he is. ]

[She wasn't, but when he put it that way it did make her feel a pang of guilt. Was this really the same guy? She clenched her fist.]

The Ichiru I met would've.

[Her tone wasn't angry this time, but Chinatsu was upset. And maybe a little sad.]

[ It's the same person, only his tongue was much sharper than she remembered. That was probably without a doubt. ]

He was a naive child who was unaware of reality. In the end, you are no different from everyone else.

[ She can be whatever she want but her words have already made him closed off. He was him no matter what form he took. If she really didn't like his current self then it was more than enough of an answer for Ichiru that she was not someone he'd further engage with. ]

Maybe, but neither are you.

[Fine. She can accept that he's a changed person. Didn't mean she had to like it.]

You might not like how you were as a kid, but I did, so don't put him down like that.

Is that suppose to be some kind of insult? I don't recall denying that I am different from the very people I'm convicting.

[ He retorted dismissively to her as she countered him. Ichiru is well aware of what kind of human being he was in the past and what kind of shinki he is now. It hadn't changed much. He just couldn't recall things that he wanted to recall. ]

You're funny you know that? He and I are one in the same. If you cannot see me as the same person you recall, then we have no reason to cross paths. You're clearly looking for someone else, and not me. Simple as that.

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[She gave him an incredulous look.]

It wasn't--

[What is with the guy?! Does he hear himself?]

Of course I know that! It's the only reason I even stuck around this damn long. If you believe he's still you then what are you putting yourself down for?

[ He finds her look troublesome but he had made no reaction to it. ]

It wasn't what?

[ He hears himself Chinatsu. She just has to get used to him contradicting himself. That's the kind of guy you got involved with. It really is best if she could just keep her distance. ]

Was I putting myself down or are you attempting to change the subject. You clearly stated you were looking for another version of me that clearly doesn't exist.

[Chinatsu takes a moment to process that before shaking her head in confusion.]

......Wha--You just said he was a part of you! And if that's the case how can he not exist if he is you?

[ He obviously is used to playing mind games, but his responses at the moment were anything but that. ]

You wouldn't understand even I told you.

[ Even if he knew, he couldn't explain it to her. Amnesia sucks. ]

Because you're not making sense!

[Was he doing this on purpose?]

[ He doesn't reply to her comment but shifts the conversation elsewhere. ]

If you have nothing useful to say beyond this then I will take my leave.

No, I don't, since it'd probably be useless on you.

[She huffs before she begins walking past him.]

So I'll be leaving.

[At least she didn't stick her tongue out at him.]

You learn quickly.

[ he replied with neutral gaze fixed on her. ]

Bye, bye.

[ He mused-- almost in a cold manner but there was at least no hostility. ]

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