VIDEO 019 。

[libraria]

[ Nodoka's face flickers on and she looks thoughtful. Her eyes stare into the camera for a moment before she remembers it's on and she shakes her head. ]

I'm glad the pirates are gone now. Um, w-was anyone badly hurt? I... I couldn't do much to help, but I tried. At least now we have something more to explore! It could be a lot of fun!

[ A pause,

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I WAS AT A TOURNAMENT ALL DAY SORRY FOR THE LATE BB

[sweeperesque]

Yeah, the ship was interesting. Watch out for traps, though! I had the displeasure of running into a few, heh.

[a slight pause and she gives Nodoka an encouraging smile]

How'd the talk go?

IT'S OKAY MY DEAR <3333 1/2

[libraria]

[ Nodoka smiles, nodding her head. ]

I'm an expert at traps, Saya-san! I-I can avoid any booby trap they put out!

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[libraria]

[ Then, she falters. ]

Uh... I-It was fine. It was okay!

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[sweeperesque]

Oh, can you? Hehe, then I'm sure you'll have much better luck than I did.

[She notices the falter, but she won't voice her concerns just yet.]

Oh yeah? A load off your shoulders?

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[libraria]

I'll go with you one day.

[ Nodoka nods; it's easier not to say it aloud, really. ]

Mhm.

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[sweeperesque]

I'd like that.

[A patient smile.]

So... you wanna talk about it or is it too soon?

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[libraria]

[ There was only a moment's hesitation; she doesn't really want to talk, but... It's Saya. ]

I... I-I knew what would happen, but... It was like lying, and I didn't like that.

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[sweeperesque]

[She nods, considering that. Man, relationships sure are tricky.]

I thought so... Well, think about it this way. With time, it won't be lying anymore. You'll believe yourself eventually.

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[libraria]

I know! I... I understand. I-I know it'll get better.

[ She knows because it's not the first time, and it won't be the last. ]

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[sweeperesque]

Good.

[Another smile. She admires you for this, Nodoka.]

Then now that we've got the future covered, let's make sure the present is okay. Are you alright?

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[libraria]

[ A pause. Then, she nods her head. ]

I... I am like Crowley-san's little sister. That's what he said.

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[sweeperesque]

... platonic love still means a lot.

[A bit of a laugh. She knows.]

But the disappointment's rough.

[...]

How do some sweets sound? I actually meant to deliver some goodies I got for you a while back.

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[libraria]

I... I'm just glad he's still my friend.

[ Still, she lifts up her hands, embarrassed. ]

I-I don't want to cause you any trouble, Saya!

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[sweeperesque]

[She laughs in response.]

I still don't understand why you think you'd be trouble. Ever thought I might actually enjoy spending time with you?

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[libraria]

I... O-Of course, but...

[ She looks down at her her hands. ]

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[sweeperesque]

But nothing.

So do you mind if I invite myself over?