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[A text post on the network. Simply because if it's with a text and not a video, his expressions, however controlled, won't betray him.]

For anyone who didn't know yet, Hidetoshi Odagiri is gone. Any business you may have with him will be on hold.

As this is February and Ruana's month, do be careful around Valentine's Day (on the 14th of this month). If it's like the last few times, it won't be odd if you find yourself falling in love with someone and possibly risk death for a number of reasons.

[He remembers the previous Februaries he experienced here, which were really...something.

He'll be sticking around to watch the post. Or someone could walk up to him, as the young man is using one of the terminals in the dormitory hallways.]

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I'm sorry. If there's anything I can do to help out, let me know.

Please tell me you're kidding about Valentine's Day, Minato-kun. Please tell me I'm only going to need to worry about how the chocolate I'm making turns out, and not dying in the process of making it.

Duly noted. Thank you for the warning.

As usual, her tastes in regards to romance leave a bit to be desired.

If nothing else, maybe the hearts can be used to lure out animals to hunt.

Thank you, but it's alright. All I want is for us to finish this.

No, I'm not kidding. You may fall in love with someone you're not supposed to, even if you know it's illogical.

[It's a good thing that this is text and that Yukiko is at a terminal in the library. She's not usually one to curse, but she's saying a few choice words in Ruana's general direction.]

I guess wishing something wasn't true doesn't make it so. I was hoping for at least a peaceful Valentine's Day, but of course we wouldn't be so lucky.

...sorry, if it sounds like I'm shooting the messenger. I'm really not, I'm just mad at Ruana. That's not your fault.

You're welcomed. Some warnings may help preventing some deaths and embarrassment.

I don't mind some romance. I do mind how it gets implemented here by her.

They would make some good bait for the carnivores and omnivores. We just need to prepare a bag or a box to carry the hearts.

I know. I would like a quiet Valentine's as well, but since this will be our last February, Ruana might make this year's special.

[He's basically expecting it at this point.]

I don't even want to know what she considers 'special', considering this month's dinner menu. I really don't.

...out of morbid curiosity, what happened last year?

Music, if I remember correctly. I remember hearing some odd music and falling in love. I wasn't able to find the source of the music.

Music? Weird. I guess there's no way to predict what, if anything, she'll try and pull this year. Either way, it's something else to worry about. Thanks for nothing, Ruana.

...again, sorry for venting at you. I know it's not possible to have a perfect Valentine's Day in a place like this, but I was hoping I wouldn't have to worry too much.

The year before involves chocolates. At very least, I don't think Ruana would repeat a trick again.

Don't worry about it. Venting it out can help us feel better, even by a little. I won't help if we get too stressed.

...she's pretty traditional, it seems like. First chocolate, then music that I guess she thought was romantic. If she follows any kind of pattern, maybe we ought to be looking out for the flowers this year?

Thanks, Minato-kun. I appreciate it.

I'm sorry, Minato. Let me know if you need anything.

I had my own experiences last Valentine's Day, so don't worry. I was already planning on being careful.

[If he's lucky, Ryoji will get a quiet Valentine's Day with Yukiko... but he's hardly ever that lucky. He'll just hope not to get dissected this time around.]

Flowers is a possibility. If we start seeing vases or bouquets of them, we know what's up. They'd probably affect us if we're close enough to smell them.

You're welcomed.

Thanks, Ryoji. I'll be fine.

[Maybe. Among his Social Links, Hidetoshi was the first friend he knew from home that doesn't have a way of defending himself like SEES or Strega. And now, he'll be wandering alone in that dead world...]

Right. But with Ruana, we wouldn't know how she might pull this year's off. It is our last February.

[For better or worse.]

I didn't realize you were acquainted with him. It's a significant loss indeed. Did you have business with him?

[That reminder burns something fierce, but it's not something he's about to comment on.]

He's a friend of mine. I didn't know you were acquainted with him.

[He could see them interacting. Sephiroth would appreciate how Hidetoshi handle some things, here or as a member of the student council.]

You're probably right. I hate to feel so paranoid about something like flowers, but it's this place. Being paranoid is probably better.

*He already knew Hidetoshi was gone. He'd seen his name in the graveyard. But...*

Oh, so those were centered around this holiday. I should hope she does not play with anyone's hearts again, figuratively or otherwise.

*It comes off as unfeeling, probably. But he's too tired to convey much more in text.*

Surprising, that.

[If only because her own Minato was so unaware of it.]

That should be easy enough- I can do that, if you'd like.

Is it?

[He originally ignored it. But then, he started to socialise back home.]

That would be appreciate. I'm pretty sure a lot of people will be cooking their own dinner this month.

[...Well, there's also the odd few who wouldn't mind eating the cafeteria dinner.]

This place do make us exercise a healthy amount of paranoia. At least we do get some quiet days.

I hope so too. Valentine's meant to celebrate love. But I doubt she'll leave this alone.

[The cafeteria's heart theme is a major reminder.]

We have always been room mates.

Smart kid. Kept his head down.

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