cycle one || post one

[einspruche]

[Kristoph is at his desk in his office, working. The door is closed, but unlocked, as it's a Sunday and he doesn't expect any visitors. But you never know.]

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[imindespair]

[Walks into Kristoph's office. He doesn't seem to have slept at all.]

Have you seen any of my ropes? I really need one.

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[einspruche]

Oh, Itoshiki. What a pleasant surprise!

[Not really; he was hoping to actually get some work done.]

[einspruche]

You should know by now that whether I've seen your ropes and whether you could use one are two entirely different questions.

[imindespair]

[Steps forward and sits down on a chair near by. This is going to take a while~]

It is different this time, though. This time I really need to die.

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[einspruche]

Now, I'm sure it can't be that bad.

[einspruche]

Do you care to explain your situation? Perhaps we can find a solution to your problem. Or, in the very least, prevent any rope-induced nastiness.

[imindespair]

Basically... I'm out of money again.

[einspruche]

...Well, I'm afriad I can't give you yet another paycheck in advance. If it's your painting lessons again, I advise you to consider finding another artistic outlet.

[imindespair]

It's actually a little more complicated than that.

Last night I realized how pointless my life really is. Because of that, I went to Okonomiya in order to fulfill my fantasies.

The finest woman money could afford. The finest wine. The finest hotel room Okonomiya could offer. However, at that moment I realized how hollow it felt to have everything. I was once again in despair. Such an exorbitant lifestyle had left me in despair! Thus I decided to end my life for good by hanging myself from an expensive chandelier. And then I died.

[einspruche]

You died? I see...I suppose one's own death would cause a great deal of despair. However, it would also eliminate any need for a rope, or a job and money, for that matter.

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[imindespair]

Well, technically I should have died. But that chandelier was an imported antique so it broke when I tried to hang myself. Because of that I had to pay the hotel a large amount of money for the damages. However...

[imindespair]

I WAS OUT OF MONEY! I HAD TO RUN AWAY WITHOUT PAYING THAT WOMAN FOR HER SERVICE! AND I'VE HEARD SOMEONE HAS BEEN ASKING FOR ME AROUND TOWN ALL DAY..!

[einspruche]

My, you used that poor woman's services? I didn't think you had it in you, Itoshiki!

[imindespair]

...WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?!

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[einspruche]

...It's nothing, Itoshiki.

just kidding 2/3

[einspruche]

Now, about that vandalism and not paying...