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[rosebow]

Even if it's summer, it looks like there'd still be some fun things to do there. I wonder if the beaches in America are different from the ones in Japan, or if they always look as nice as they do in photos...!

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let's assume they're already back to being friends okok

[selfreliance]

... Maybe so...

YES EXACTLY

[rosebow]

You sound so uncertain, Homura-chan!

[selfreliance]

I haven't been to the beach much in either place, so it would be difficult for me to compare.

[rosebow]

That sounds a little sad, but... at the same time, that's what makes it a good opportunity! Maybe you should be thinking about shopping for swimsuits.

[ ... brief inner mind theatre playing out in her head 8D; ]

[selfreliance]

... Probably, but...

[rosebow]

Maybe something pink and frilly, ehehehe... it'd be cute~

[selfreliance]

Something like that would probably suit you better, Madoka.

[rosebow]

I know! But if I'm not able to go, you should wear something like that instead. For me.

[selfreliance]

If you don't go, though, you won't be able to see it.

[rosebow]

... It probably can't be helped. You should take pictures! And make more friends!

[selfreliance]

That's not necessary.

[rosebow]

... I hope you don't really think that, Homura-chan. That would be too depressing.

[selfreliance]

...

Sorry.

[rosebow]

You don't have to apologize for it, though!

I was just hoping...

[selfreliance]

I don't want to be the sort of person you find depressing.

... But even so, I can't promise I'll change.

[rosebow]

I think you definitely can. You're an amazing person, Homura-chan.

[selfreliance]

Is that so.

[rosebow]

It is! Just believe me.

[selfreliance]

[ she regards her with a blank expression, only the corner of her mouth twitching minutely. ] You are still far too naive, Kaname Madoka. Only being able to see the good in others... it's as harmful as it is enviable.

[rosebow]

Harmful? Really?

... I don't see how thinking you're an amazing person is a bad thing. Especially if it's true.

[selfreliance]

Because it isn't. Because it makes you too trusting. Because it prevents you from realizing when you're being used.

[rosebow]

I... guess that's a possibility. But I'd still rather believe in the good in people, even so.

[selfreliance]

I know. That's the sort of person you are.

But you shouldn't expect other people to be able to believe the same.

[rosebow]

... Well, maybe you're right, Homura-chan. But I think it's safe to think that way of you.

[selfreliance]

There's a lot you don't understand.