[ But En thinks about it. Atsushi's told all of his friends about En, just like he did with Weiss. And Weiss made it very clear what she thought about him. It was... different with the Earth Defense Club. Everyone was a little lazy. Even though he was the laziest, it didn't really stand out that much. Here, his laziness sticks out like a nail that needs to be hammered. ]
It's not really picking on me when we're friends... and since I don't really mind. We've... always been that way. We're open and honest with each other, and sometimes we tease each other.
So you're not a terrible friend. You don't even know how to be a terrible friend. And furthermore, I'm not humiliated being around you. If you weren't here, I'd suffocate and die.
[ En silently slips off his bed so that he can sit beside Atsushi on the floor. ]
I can't grow tired of my best friend. You're...
[ His everything, really. ]
...no, I can't even imagine being here without you. Not even for a second. And I know after what happened between you and the President that this is asking a lot of you, but I need you to believe me that if I were truly and genuinely upset with you, I would tell you. Even if I needed a day or two, we would talk about it. We'd work it out and we'd be even stronger friends because of it.
I'm sorry, but like it or not you're stuck with me for the rest of your life.
[ He can't bring himself to look at En, but if emotions were any indicator for feelings, then the fact that a few clovers sparkled above his head and disappeared showed he... was happy. ]
I-I understand, I'm sorry. That... I couldnt just come out and ask...
Stop apologizing. You... haven't done anything wrong. Okay? Besides, you tried. You apologized, not that you needed to. It's okay that you couldn't ask me directly.
[ En leans heavily against him and rests his cheek on Atsushi's shoulder. ]
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Wh-what do you mean, En-chan? You don't need to do all of that.
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...Yeah, I know. But I still wanna help out.
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I'm not upset. I just want to do more.
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[ And not just about the distribution of chores. ]
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So you're not a terrible friend. You don't even know how to be a terrible friend. And furthermore, I'm not humiliated being around you. If you weren't here, I'd suffocate and die.
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[ Is he okay? ]
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[ he laughs as he stares at his lap. ]
I thought you were upset with me... and I didn't know what I'd do if... you grew tired of me too.
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I can't grow tired of my best friend. You're...
[ His everything, really. ]
...no, I can't even imagine being here without you. Not even for a second. And I know after what happened between you and the President that this is asking a lot of you, but I need you to believe me that if I were truly and genuinely upset with you, I would tell you. Even if I needed a day or two, we would talk about it. We'd work it out and we'd be even stronger friends because of it.
I'm sorry, but like it or not you're stuck with me for the rest of your life.
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I-I understand, I'm sorry. That... I couldnt just come out and ask...
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[ En leans heavily against him and rests his cheek on Atsushi's shoulder. ]
It was... kind of written on your face, anyway.
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[ He says it quietly, his voice gentle. ]
You're not afraid to be yourself around me. You joke and wax philosophical and tell me off because you trust me.
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