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[pengeen]

[When the video starts, the first thing I'm sure anyone would notice is that Kidou isn't wearing his goggles. For once, everyone can see his gorgeous red eyes. And if anyone were inclined to notice this kind of thing, he looks dead beat tired and a bit like he had rolled all over some dirt though that's not the case. Needless to say, he looked like a mess.]

Good afternoon... this is Kidou Yuuto.

[His voice doesn't have the normal liveliness to it, either.]

I was wondering if there was anyone who could work with glass in the Tower. [He holds up his goggles, showing off a bad crack in the right lens.] I'm not sure if anyone could fix this kind of crack, but if you'd be willing to help out, I'd really appreciate it. Even making a new lens would be okay.

... These goggles are really important to me.

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[kickspenguins]

Oh. That's good then.

And I'm not going to deny that I could be better but... fine despite things.

[Seems hiding away from people have helped his nerves a little even if he's still upset at himself for not being helpful.]

[pengeen]

Well... that's something, at least. I'm glad to see you're not hurt or anything. [He sets his elbow on the desk in front of him to lean his head on his hand.]

Is there anything you want to talk about, though? [Stop hiding those feelings bro]

[kickspenguins]

[No, never X(]

Not... particularly?

[He sounds a little unsure himself but it's not like he's willing to talk about his issues.]

[pengeen]

[You know he's never going to stop worrying over you, especially if you never tell him your feelings.]

I feel like we left off kind of badly the last time I talked to you...

[kickspenguins]

[But he's afraid that he'll worry Kidou even more if he tells him what's wrong...]

It wasn't bad. You had someone you had to look for. Really, you're worrying over nothing.

[pengeen]

Still, you were stressed and upset and I just left you there.

[kickspenguins]

No, believe me, it's okay. It's not like you were having a great time either so I understand.

[Although now he's reconsidering his decision to talk to Kidou because he keeps pushing the issue. Maybe it's time for a subject change.]

Who is she anyway? That girl you were looking for.

[pengeen]

[One day he'll get you to puke your feelings, Sakuma. One day.]

... Her name is Urotsuki. She's.... my partner. [The term "girlfriend" seems a bit too strong for Kidou...]

[kickspenguins]

[Haha good luck with that.

Also sorry for Sakuma being a little slow on the uptake but--]

Partner...? Oh-- you mean girlfriend?

[pengeen]

Yeah. [He may or may not be blushing a bit now]

I met her during the month we spent away from everyone else. She was the only friend in my group that I made... and evidently we ended up being set up for the blind dates and that's when we started dating...

[kickspenguins]

[He actually starts laughing a little.]

Really? That's kind of unexpected but I'm glad something good's happened here.

[pegeen]

[Wow... seeing Sakuma smiling and laughing a bit actually had Kidou mirror the smile. It was a relief, to see his friend like that after so long...]

Heh... It was pretty unexpected for me when it happened... but I'm grateful.

[kickspenguins]

I'm happy for you.

[And Kidou gets the most genuine smile Sakuma's made since who knows when.]

I'd like to meet her.

[pengeen]

[And that genuine smile just lifts Kidou's mood more. It was so great, seeing that Sakuma could still smile even during a terrible situation like this...]

I'll introduce her to you when I get the chance. I'm sure she'd like to meet you, too.