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[mapsio]

Truthfully, Akira-kun. Do you think his heart can be changed?


... is it possible for someone as cold as him?

[secrowtary]

It is. [ It sounds plain and simple, but Hibiki doesn't want to overdo it. ] I will continue fight alongside you in order to protect others, though. If...that's alright.

[secrowtary]

Did I leave flowers at your hut, I wonder...

[ Haru never mentioned what had been left there, but he's making this mistake on purpose. ]

Are they?

[mapsio]

I want that, okay? I want you to continue fighting alongside of me.


[And AKira of course.]

[mapsio]

If you didn't leave flowers at my hut, how did you know what was left?


Thank you, Hibiki-kun.

[secrowtary]

I will until the very end of this mission, I promise.

[ There's no way he could leave Haru alone. Especially not after she decided to believe in him. ]

[secrowtary]

Oh. I've said too much.

[ He doesn't seem to be too bothered about it, though. ]

Thank you, Haru-san. I'm really glad that we had the chance to meet.

[mapsio]

Now that we have that settled. Do you feel like you can breathe a little easier?

[mapsio]

It seems you have.

[And then that next part...oh.]

What is all that for? Don't get me wrong, I'm overjoyed that we had the chance to meet.

[secrowtary]

A little, yes. But it doesn't change the fact that I hurt you and Akira.

[ Hibiki sighs softly and puts the cup away. ]

How is he...?

[secrowtary]

Let's say that this is how I want to celebrate this year.

[ He figured out that lying even about such a thing might be bad given his history, but still, he left out the most important part. ]

[mapsio]

He came by my hut really late. He was pretty upset.

[She isn't going to lie about that. Akira was pretty shaken by the time he arrived at her place.]

[mapsio]

Oh? That must be a really special celebration then.
I think I like that way of thinking.

[SPILL, HIBIKI.]

[secrowtary]

It's not that special, truth to be told.

[ HE'S BLUSHING ]

[secrowtary]

I thought so. I tried to warn him when we met for the second time, but...I wasn't clear enough. No, I didn't want to be clear enough. At first I was thinking of myself, but as the time passed I realized that I don't want to hurt him. It was inevitable, though.

[ Hibiki sighs softly, mustering up a dry smile. ]

I was thinking that maybe sometimes we hide the truth to protect others...yet, it just sounds like a terrible excuse.

[mapsio]

Hibiki-kun! You're blushing!
😊

[secrowtary]

I'm not!

[ Even though he can see the pink letters... ]

What is this 😊 thing?

[mapsio]

In this instance. I don't believe that it was the right decision for the situation.

[She shakes her head, disapproving.]

Next time, honesty. That will get you many more places.

[mapsio]

You are so! What are you blushing about!

[Oh boy, time to teach him about emoji...]

😊
It is a happy, smiling, blushing kind of face! Isn't it cute? These are called "emoji".
Kind of like a more modern version of "emoticons".

[secrowtary]

...

[ So talkative!! ]

Emoticons? Like this ;) one? Akira's using it from time to time.
I'm not 😊😊😊, Haru-san.

[ Yes, he is ]

[mapsio]

soooo, what happened? :)

[secrowtary]

Truth to be told...it's my birthday today.

[mapsio]

Your birthday?!
Hibiki-kun! I am so unprepared!
:(

[secrowtary]

It's alright, Haru-san, you didn't know about it. You're doing your best every day, it makes me really happy. I wish more people were as earnest as you are.

[mapsio]

And what will you do if I still wish to celebrate?