week 0, Monday Evening

[disilluded]

[Hi Eichi, it's now when things are finally settling down that Sousei's seeking him out--and he's pretty good at finding people, so wherever Eichi is lurking on this fine evening, there's Sousei casually strolling on up!

He can't help but be concerned after Eichi's demonstration of illness before, especially with the news they've received on top of that.

It's not good for a civilian teen's constitution, clearly? So here he is... like a big awkward loser.]

If you have a moment, I would speak with you.

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[finethanks]

[Maybe he does.]

Fufu, you're concerned with me? You're much softer than you seem. Thank you for that. [He places a hand over his own heart.] To be honest, my chest aches a little from all of this unnecessary excitement. It's terrifying, isn't it? To have your life at risk.

Ah, but, at the same time... It seems as if my body is working with me in other ways. I don't quite know how to explain it, so would you like to see what I mean?

[disilluded]

[Stop this.]

... Very well then. Show me.

[He feels some dread??? But also he won't back down just from that.]

[finethanks]

Hmm... Let's see...

[Eichi takes a look around, genuinely curious, and then makes his way down the hall. It seems as if there's no one else around, so he'll take this chance to bend down and simply pick up one of the large, decorative pieces of furniture. Like, a big table or something. It's effortless!]

See?

[disilluded]

[...UM?

WHOA.

Sousei is definitely going to just... move on over to the table and as soon as Eichi puts it down, he's going to try to pick it up himself to see how heavy it is because.

WHAT.]

[finethanks]

[It's way heavier than this twig boy should be lifting, anyway. It's the weight of what you'd expect of a big dresser or something. Something movable with the help of two people...?]

It's amazing, isn't it? Fufu, my muscles have grown strong. Look, look~. [He's flexing non-existent muscles, stop him.]

[disilluded]

... And this has only just happened? Here, in this place?

[Sousei cannot lift this, he is not that strong.

And he's totally baffled.]

[finethanks]

That's right. My strength has always been average, despite my frail body, but this is a bit extreme, isn't it?

[He stops his playful flexing, glancing down at his hands.] I'm a bit worried I might hurt myself on accident, somehow, but other than that, it's exciting.

[disilluded]

[HMMM]

... Peculiar. I did not expect them to be kind enough to grant us magic in turn, but...

[...]

I suppose considering their game, they would find this to make it more amusing.

[finethanks]

Ah, that sort of thing is supposed to be a secret, isn't it? But Sousei-kun seems like a kind person who won't go around spreading things, so I can trust you with it, can't I?

[He's so stupid why is he like this] I was very excited, since normally my body is weak and can't take much, so I immediately wanted to show it off...

[disilluded]

Nobody will hear it from my lips.

[He's rather close-mouthed as it is, so...]

But I would take care not to flaunt it in front of everyone. That is the sort of thing that could make you into a target.

[finethanks]

A target? Why would that be?

[Teach him to keep his big mouth shut... He's scooting a little closer, now, aware of the sensitivity of the topic now and clearly not wanting to become a target.]

[disilluded]

Your capabilities, new as they are to you, could be perceived as a threat to others.

[So like.]

Considering the circumstances, I would keep them to yourself if I were you. People do not tend to react well to that which they do not understand.

[finethanks]

That's true, isn't it...

[Eichi seems a little depressed now. Honestly, he was so excited, he wanted to show off to everyone, but now that logic is settling in... He doesn't want to become a target at all.]

Then, you'll keep that secret as well, won't you?

[disilluded]

[Sorry, Eichi... resident buzzkill here to ruin everything...]

Yes. I have no intentions of spreading anyone's secrets in this game. Nobody will hear of it from me.

As for you... you simply must be more cautious.

[finethanks]

Waaah, I'm being scolded by Sousei-kun. It's a little fun, you know?

[What. Stop him] Fufu, honestly, I do miss this sort of thing. Normally, I can run freely and do whatever I want, living as much as I can with this body of mine, and leave that sort of serious caution to others. It's not as if I'll jump into open traffic, you know, since I do value my life and don't want to die, but...

I keep thinking that perhaps someone will come after all, if I'm like this. It's a childish thought, isn't it?

[disilluded]

[Eichi can't be stopped...Sousei's starting to realize that he's just kind of... Like This...]

It's incredibly childish.

[Don't be so rude, Sousei.]

Nobody is coming for us sans whoever is already here. We must be self-sufficient now, and handle things on our own.

[finethanks]

In that case, I'll leave it to Sousei-kun to scold me. I'm counting on you. ♪

[disilluded]

[... A sigh, long-suffering.]

I suppose I shall have to, before you cause yourself harm in some way.

Regardless, your health was all I wished to inquire about. Do you have anything else to say?

[finethanks]

Not at the moment. I simply wished to show you that secret. Next time, let's do something fun, okay?

[Escape while you can]

[disilluded]

... I'm not interested in that.

[But he's just tossing that over his shoulder as he lifts his hand for a wave, turning to go and leave.

Bye, Eichi.

Sousei always leaves so abruptly...]