ATTN: Everyone named 'Yukari Yakumo': (troll) (take 2)

[shi_no_tsubasa]

So I see you have decided to return to this particular medium of interacting. I don't mind speaking to others in this way, especially since you have your reservations about any other forms of it.

However...

... You always seem so sad when you reach to speak with me. Is it something I have done?

No?

[Pause]

I am afraid I don't know exactly what you mean by 'manly tears', Mundane-san, especially since you are a female but I... if I am causing you such pain, then would it not be better simply not to speak anymore?

It's alright. I have become quite used to not entertaining visitors any longer. Except Youkai-san, yes. But she... [And she looks down.] ... She is different, or so I have come to... I have come to think...

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[shi_no_tsubasa]

Oh but I-!

[She was excited but then... she sinks down again. She wants to listen to that, Yukari. She wants that to be the truth but...]

I think it is how I am that causes... that pain. I... I don't wish to do that to anyone, I really don't.

[colourofyearning]

What you are has nothing to do with it, don't worry so much about why they're sad, there are better things to do. This is a wonderful environment, one in which you can interact with anyone. Think of that possibility.

[shi_no_tsubasa]

It is a wonderful environment. But it has been so long since I have spoken to anyone so... closely. [Except Yukari, but she doesn't mention that because she doesn't need to.

Also, translation: She is shy and socially awkward. If she were any less Japanese or younger, she'd hide behind Yukari.]

[colourofyearning]

It may take a while but there's no reason to worry. I'm here with you after all, and I will always see you when you speak up.

[shi_no_tsubasa]

... Thank you, Youkai-san. Yes, you have always been there for me...

[colourofyearning]

And I always will be.

[shi_no_tsubasa]

[Aww, Yukari, you made her happy. And... are kind of canceling out all the depressing of the rest of this. Such is the power of Youkai-san, though]

I don't believe I have ever properly thanked you, Youkai-san.

[colourofyearning]

There isn't a need to thank for something like that, it's simply a natural state for friends.

[shi_no_tsubasa]

Yes... of course.

But it still feels improper not to have. [Because she feels like Yukari has, at least in one way, saved her life.]

[colourofyearning]

If it makes you feel better I will accept your thanks, and give thanks in return.

[shi_no_tsubasa]

... I don't understand. [Why the thanks.]

[colourofyearning]

Simply accept it, there's no need to understand it now.

[shi_no_tsubasa]

... Very well.

[She doesn't understand Yukari's way of thinking, so she figures it's best to just sort of do as she says.]

[colourofyearning]

Good. If the time comes I'm sure you'll understand.

[But not remember the original comment or the entire context. Oh well.]

[shi_no_tsubasa]

Yes... if it does.

[She'll just. Trust Yukari's judgment on this one. It's not often Youkai-san will lead her astray.]

I...

[She just feels so down about herself it's hard to get out of it, but she's gotta do something]

Shall we have some tea?

[colourofyearning]

Tea would be lovely.

[shi_no_tsubasa]

Then I shall, at once...

[And she does, dutifully getting up to prepare some.]

Do you have a preference of type, Youkai-san?

[colourofyearning]

Whichever you please will do for now.

[shi_no_tsubasa]

Very well.

[And she goes right for one of her favorites. Because it tastes good and is like a comfort food for her.]