animus_network | four ✾ intended to be voice, but due to terminal shenanigans, is video

[Yukiko has seen the writing on the wall, and she feels like she has to say something about it. She thinks she's hit 'voice' on the terminal. But because the terminals themselves like to play tricks at the worst times, of course, it's coming up as video.

And she has no idea.

Her face is approximately the color of her sweater as she starts to speak.]

A-ah, hello. This is Yukiko Amagi. Um, I think everyone's...probably seen what's written on the dorm walls.

[She still doesn't realize that this is video, so her little sigh and toss of her hair and added blush? All perfectly visible.]

...that whole 'Amagi Challenge' thing? It's kind of embarrassing, but that's how people referred to trying to actually get me to go out with them back home. I was always really busy with working and school, and, well, I didn't always read the situation well. So I pretty much wound up always saying no to everyone that tried asking me out on a date.

[She giggles, then, playing with a bit of her hair and smiling.]

But, well...I guess there's no sense in hiding it anymore, is there? I was going to say something to my friends privately, but since everyone can see it for themselves, I really shouldn't deny the truth. I'm dating Ryoji Mochizuki. And I'm really, really happy.

I think I might even be -

[She claps a hand over her mouth, shaking her head furiously.]

No, no, I can't say that much, not in such a public space! It's one thing to say the truth, but I can't tell everyone everything that I feel! There are things in a girl's heart that she just can't say in such a public space.

I just - it's not moving too fast, okay? Maybe we do spend a lot of time together, but that's perfectly normal! It's fine to want to be around someone you're going out with! Sheesh, saying things like that is way too much.

So that's that, all right? That's the truth of the situation, nothing more.

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[Since Sephiroth and the wall said so. He didn't really intend to keep it a secret from Minato. He knows Minato is much more trustworthy than all these others doubting their love.]

Thanks, Minato. I knew I could count on you.

[So far, Minato haven't seen anything to make him doubt this. Beside wanting to know how long this have been going...but he trusts Ryoji's judgement regarding certain matters.

~~or ryoji can, idk, get advice~~]

I was a little surprised to find out, but I want you to be happy as well.

[It hasn't been that long, Minato. Don't worry, if he was in his right mind, Minato would have been the first to know. It's only been a couple of weeks, though, and there's been enough going on that he forgot to mention it.

~~Like he needs advice. He knows how to charm someone quite well on his own.~~]

Oh! Sorry, I guess I forgot to tell you. I'm just glad you're happy for me.

What about you, though? Haven't found anyone yet?

[Honestly, Minato wouldn't blame Ryoji about that. This place is eventful enough, even during the "downtime" they have.

~~Assuming that someone isn't Yukari or Mitsuru~~

Minato shake his head at Ryoji's question.]

I haven't found anyone.

[Dating and romance aren't on his mind, so he's not actively looking for a girlfriend.]

[It's definitely hard to find time for quiet conversations in the Tower.

And hey, shut up, Yukari and Mitsuru are clearly just hiding their true feelings

~~He looks a little dissappointed, but tries to keep smiling.]~~

Don't worry about that. I'm sure you'll find someone soon.

[Minato's quiet for a moment. It's a bit much for him to ask for a girlfriend.

It's not like back home, when if things didn't work out, they can be friends. There's the risk of whoever he might date may get sent back home.

It's an extra risk.

Almost as bad as dating someone outside of SEES, when he might die unexpectedly during an operation.]

Mm, hopefully soon.

[But it would be nice to someone to like more than a friend.]

[Of course, Ryoji doesn't understand any of that. Normally he would be able to relate. He didn't even want to talk to Yukiko at first, in case either of them got hurt, or worse, he was to blame for her injuries again.

The risk was certainly great, but... for some reason he's forgotten all about that. It's easy for him to smile now and be blissfully happy, free of any concerns for their safety.]

Of course! If you want, I can set you up. Yukiko has lots of really nice friends.

I don't mind, but maybe not right now.

[The rumours made him feel wary of doing anything fun right now.]

So probably when things calmed down and we don't have to worry about writings on the wall.

Ah, right... Some of the other rumours haven't been as nice as the one about me and Yukiko, huh?

[He's glad he saw this one instead. It's pretty harmless.]

Yes. Some of them are worrying, such as the poisoned food one.

[Which Minato saw and believes in. And it's a perfectly valid worry.]

Poisoned food? I really hope that one isn't true. The Tower's dangerous enough already...

It's true, Ryoji. The poisoned food is true.

Really? ...Will you be able to find something else to eat?

[He nods.] Foraging and hunting for food wouldn't be a problem, as well as cooking them.

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