voicetesting!

[sociometry]

You can relax now. The hard part is over. Bet you thought that you wouldn't have the courage go through with it, huh?

[a tiny little smile.]

Just calm down and let me take it from here.

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[pitythefool]

Well, isn't that a relief?

[He's so relieved, can't you tell?]

[sociometry]

I think it is.

[but knowing who he's talking to, he could say state something so simple as the sky being blue and get an answer that it's green for all he knows.]

You sound tense, Adachi-san. [it's the carefully measured tone of someone who's trying not to betray any emotion, and it's stated very simply. it isn't even necessary to ask if there's any reason why.]

[pitythefool]

Who, me? [Pffffft.] You're imagining things, Narukami.

[You wanna hear another lie? He thinks you're great. You're his best friend.]

I couldn't possibly be happier to see you again.

[sociometry]

[jfc it's like he's talking to Japanese Michael Scott. this guy, man. this guy.]

Oh, that's a relief. I was worried for a moment that I had done something to make you mad.

[boom.]

[pitythefool]

[sociometry]

So, what's new with you?

[how can something so passive aggressive sound so innocent?]

[pitythefool]

Oh, you know. Out of one shithole, into another.

[This is Adachi's lovely way of saying he's just joined a new game.]

And I guess if you're here now, I wouldn't be too surprised if those brats on the other side of the monitor force us to spend spend some more quality time together.

[sociometry]

I don't think you could let anyone force you into doing anything without causing more trouble than it'd be worth.

[shrug]

If I want to talk to you, it'll be because I feel like it.

[pitythefool]

You're naive as ever.

What do you think's gonna happen now that they think they've got control over us? This kind of shit is what these kids live for. It's what they do.

[sociometry]

That's not true. Sometimes they just want to have fun and make us happy.

Maybe not all of them are like that. Maybe it's just you.

[imperialsun]

Starting out is always the hardest part. It's like pressing start on a new video game...

[sociometry]

You think so? Plenty of people seem excited to start new games, not scared.

[moronji]

Y'know, all things considered? I'd say she's in pretty good hands, Senpai.

[sociometry]

I think it'll be an experience for us both; it doesn't mean I can't learn something from this, too.

But that means a lot coming from you, Kanji-kun. Thanks.

[moronji]

[Kanji shrugs it off - there's no need to thank him.]

Hey, it's true. She could definitely learn a thing or two from a guy like you.

[Unlike some Senpais that must not be named.]

[sociometry]

[he's quiet for a moment before replying, honestly not knowing how to reply to that. it's weird, this designated leader business. should he laugh it off and tell him to stop? it seems like it would be the right thing to do, but he can see how it could be misinterpreted...]

Hopefully she's not expecting advice on how to tackle Aiya's challenge. It was raining today, you know, and... [well, he was walking by the diner on the way home and one thing led to another.

yeeeeah.]

[moronji]

[Ouch.]

Couldn't do it, huh?

[Yeah, he hasn't, either. It's tough to work up enough of an appetite for the Rainy Day Beef Bowl Challenge.]

[sociometry]

Maybe I shouldn't eat the day before. It could be easier if I go in with an empty stomach. [he looks kind of sheepish admitting all of this.]

[moronji]

[Hmm. Kanji takes a moment to consider...]

What if, like... [Brace yourself.] ...you showed up in Ted's suit? Maybe that way, you wouldn't have to eat all of it.

[sociometry]

[. . .]

You...want me to stuff the beef in the suit when no one's looking, don't you.

[it's so flat that it can barely be called a question.]

[moronji]

N-No!

[Yes. But if Senpai thinks it's that stupid a plan...]

I, uh... I mean, maybe one of us could - y'know, stake the place out or somethin' beforehand. Like, we could hide out in the bathroom and maybe you could sneak off when the old man's not looking and then we'd switch places.

[Nice save, Kanji. Only you could take a convoluted plan and make it even more ridiculous.]

1/2

[sociometry]

[▸ "That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard."
▸ "Let's do it."
▸ ". . ."]

2/2

[sociometry]

...Are you volunteering, Kanji-kun?

[moronji]

...Maybe...?

[sociometry]

[loooooong pause. looooong, judgmental, critical pause.]

Okay. Let's do it.

[it's been decided. your bold leader has spoken.]

[moronji]

[Kanji blinks in confusion.]

Er, all right, yeah! Cool.

[What the hell did he just agree to.]

[sociometry]

You have to promise you won't back down first. It would be really embarrassing if I had to do the walk of shame again.

[this is a test. a test of faith.]

[moronji]

[Oh. Oh, so that's how you wanna play it.

Well, that nudge alone is enough to get some of his usual energy back.]

...Ah, c'mon! You know I'd never let you down, Senpai!

[Kanji cracks a smile and extends a fist for Yu to pound.]

Promise.

Haven't seen a Yu in forever! 8D Very rusty as Minato orz

[blue_fool]

That's very kind of you.

[Minato nodded at the other teen.]

Let's hope your mun will return the favor.