crush, crush, crush

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[somewhere, in a more remote (possibly elevated) part of camp with a good view, sitting, legs crossed on a gorilla's back, is a boy. he's being attended to by two more gorillas, and fanned by a third. he also seems to be munching rather pretentiously on popcorn

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[keepsontrucking]

[Later, after the conditions became fulfilled and the effect wore off, Hinata returns to Yui's side. It must have been a while by now, but there hasn't been any change. She won't open her eyes.]

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[what's the sound of one jerk clapping?

oh, this:

clap, clap, clap. very slowly, coming up from behind hinata. he sounds particularly quiet, but not an ounce of harshness is neglected in his words; rather, he seems a little excessively so in tone.]

Should I say nice work, or too bad...? I really didn't think you can do to your friends, of all people. ... But I suppose even someone like you can be impressive sometimes.

[keepsontrucking]

[He should have expected that he'd arrive so quickly. He must have been watching the whole time, but that's what he has to say about it? Hinata clenches his fists, but he doesn't face him just yet.]

... You went too far, Naoi.

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[a snort.]

I warned you, didn't I...? That I would make you do something you would regret.

[keepsontrucking]

[All right. He turns around and grab's the collar of Naoi's shirt.]

If it's something I did, you should have left them all out of it! Yui, Yurippe... Even Otonashi. Why!? What were you trying to accomplish!?

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[he seems vaguely taken by surprise, but at the same time -- like he was expecting it. in any case, he allows it, looking almost defiantly at hinata. and making a note to get this shirt laundered later, ew.]

To "accomplish"? ... Nothing, really. I wasn't aware I needed a reason when dealing with strangers.

[keepsontrucking]

You're really throwing it all away? Everything?

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... It's a little late to be asking that.

[keepsontrucking]

[... Fine, then! Have a punch to the face, from me to you.]

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[he takes it silently, sitting up slowly once he hits the ground. his expression seems reproachful, almost.]

... Are you done?

[keepsontrucking]

Of course not! You...

You really think you've won it so easily? I'm not giving up!

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Then what will you do? Kill me? If you're lucky, I might not wake up for a long while like the rest of them. But do you really think that'll change anything?

[keepsontrucking]

[He looks down at Yui]

Naoi... Do you know something about this?

[remakethepieces]

...

[keepsontrucking]

Do you!?

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[he props up an elbow on his knee, resting his chin on the palm of his hand.]

If you asked nicely, I might consider telling you.