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[gamerbrain]

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[enfangs]

[sitting cross-legged on what's probably the couch...]

Eh, don't think there's really a right or wrong when it comes to feelings.

[gamerbrain]

[ after closing the door, aoi just stays standing where she is. she's not good at settling. ]

There is in games.

[enfangs]

... I feel like if I say "this isn't a game", that's the wrong answer, right? [a beat.] So what about you? Do you feel like you're acting inside the boundaries of a... what did you call it, visual novel?

[gamerbrain]

[ she shakes her head. ]

Nope. Things are a lot more open, here. Aoi knows this isn't a game.

But that means... There's less structure to follow...

[enfangs]

... It's rough, huh? Things are easier when you know what to expect.

[gamerbrain]

Yup. Aoi would prefer to have a script or even a walkthrough.

[enfangs]

[he flops back.]

Unfortunately, all we've got is our questionable choices. But in its own way, it's kind of freeing.

[gamerbrain]

Is freedom good?

[enfangs]

... To me, it is. But it's not like I can decide that for you.

[gamerbrain]

Difficult...

[ but she comes over and? pats his head? ]

But Aoi is glad you have freedom, now.

[enfangs]

[the headpat catches him off-guard and he looks mildly indignant, but.]

... Yup. It took a while, but I got there.

[gamerbrain]

[ everyone keeps doing it to her, so she figures it's normal. ]

Is that what your wish is gonna be for? Freedom?

[enfangs]

Nah, don't need a wish for that.

[gamerbrain]

[ pat pat. ]

Good. One less thing to need a wish for.

[enfangs]

[he's not sure... how to feel about the pats...]

... Yeah. What about you—come up with anything you want to wish for, after all?

[gamerbrain]

Nope! Thinking about stuff like that seems hard.

[enfangs]

... No kidding. It's pretty tough sometimes.

[as someone who's always lied to himself about what he really wanted.]

Well, let's start off small. Anything you want to eat right now?

[gamerbrain]

Not really. Aoi's not hungry on Sundays.

[ ... ]

[enfangs]

... Hm. Well, I'm hungry, so wanna come with me to the kitchen?

[gamerbrain]

[ she brightens! ]

Yeah! Aoi will come with.

[enfangs]

All right, let's go!

[off to the kitchen...]

[gamerbrain]

[ onward!! ]

[enfangs]

[yay! they arrive...]

You up for making anything, or should I stick with the vending machine...?

[gamerbrain]

... You would eat Aoi's cooking again...?

[enfangs]

I'm feeling adventurous.