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[ At least he's gotten the right idea. She's never had to work along with people or even interact with them, so she skipped that stage where people normally learn how to deal with people when they grow up.. so she's incapable of doing it in a normal way, hence why she's the way she is now. ]

That's right. I only fight for myself and what I believe matters. [ A very narrow scope, mind you. ] That being said, you could figure out what my opinion on this war would be, right? I have better things to do than waste my time here and fight for some cause that isn't even mine.

.. It's just that I have no other choice. [ For a moment it's almost like there's something more to her tone, more personal, but then it vanishes again. ] If I want to go back.. I have to crush them.

[He thinks on this for a second and then realizes that he's been making assumptions about Masako this whole time. He wants to hear her say things so he can confirm these assmptions.]

You're right, I could figure it out for myself. I want to hear it from you though.

This time I know you're talking about witches. Um...Can you try talking more politely? You'll scare people away by talking about crushing.

[ .. Masako blinks. Like she doesn't even get why he would be asking that to begin with, really. ]

Why would people be scared of that? They only should be when they fear they have done something worthy of getting crushed.

You don't get it? [He thought it was obvious. NOPE.]

It's because you sound threatening even though you're talking normally.

Can you try talking your age for a minute please? You can check if it will make a difference or not for yourself.

[ I'm slowly starting to see a pattern in our kind of cr here.. ]

Your idea of the world must be pretty special. I am talking perfectly appropriately for someone of my age and standing. [ aka she talks like a rich brat since that's all she knows.. ] If people are intimidated by that, then I suppose they merely know their place.

[Didn't we establish this already.]

What do you mean by special? Any normal girl wouldn't be speaking this way!

What am I saying you aren't even normal. [Oops that wasn't supposed to be said out loud. There no brain to mouth filter.]

Even if they're older than you?

....

[ Shu, you're getting dangerously close to the crush category.. ]

Did you just say I'm not normal, Shu? Do you mean it's since I'm above the level of most people? [ Be careful with your answer.. ]

Well...[Shu DID SAY IT and it looks like he's ready to admit it, however he can't bring himself to.]

No, I wasn't thinking that. You're different.

I suppose different might be a good description. There aren't too many people here in my social class, after all. [ Although she did meet a few.. ]

.. so, are you planning to come up to my room yet? At this rate my tea will get cold and then I will have to crush it for sure.

You'll never know until you meet them yourself. [SHRUGS. He can't relate to this as much as he hoped that he could. Instead he just sort of sighs.]

Oh, right. I'll come up there in a moment.

Why did you want to live on the top floor again? [It seems like so much trouble...!!]

Isn't it obvious? If I'm going to have to stay in a cramped room like this, I might as well have one with a good view of the area. It's efficient.

[ It's honestly not since she enjoys making life hard on Shu. Really. ]

I mean, if you wanted a good view of the place couldn't you just go on the roof?

This way is much more practical. After all, I do not even have to leave my room to see the view instead of going up to the roof where it's windy.

[Is she actually just lazy? cries. Shu's starting to think this about her tbh.]

That's all? [Putting the stupid communicator down now. HE'S KNOCKING AT THE DOOR.]

Excuse me.

.. Come in.

[ If he does so, he'll find Masako sitting in a chair at a small table at the window. She's sipping tea and classical music is playing - apparently she bought that stuff with the money she's got now she finally has a job.. ]

Is that the same song that was playing on your voice mail? [NOTICING THE SIMILARITIES. He's more into Jpop instead of classical. What bach?]

It's different, of course.

[ Like he's supposed to pick up on subtle differences.. she keeps everyone to extremely high expectations, it's crazy. ]

This is of course Bach's Sonata No. 2 in A minor. [ Sipping her tea. She isn't even looking in his direction.. ]

And close the door behind you.

Sorry. [He forgot about that. CLOSING THE DOOR NOW.]

How is it different again? It sounds similar.

If you listen carefully enough, the adagio two minutes in is much different. While that one had four notes in quick succession, this one only has three.

[ Like it's easy to notice, or even natural.. ]

Miss Inori would be better at noticing it than I would. She really likes music and even writes her own songs.

I don't have any of her musical talent. How am I supposed to notice that? Tricks or hints...is there anyway to tell?

...

Shu, sit down.

[ There's another chair at the table and another cup filled with tea, after all.. OH GOD OH MAN PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS WITH MASAKO. HAPPY HAPPY FUN FUN. ]

[Just when you thought you were done with bach...]

What? Okay...

[he sits down and tries to settle into it. WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN? PRIVATE MASAKO LESSONS. OH BOY EVERYONE'S FAVORITE TIME kyuubey.]

[ She'll make a man out of him yet... although it arguable if these skills will help him anything, but still. ]

Drink your tea. [ Yes, she's just ordering him around even if it isn't in some snappy way.. ]

[He stiffens up as if he were being ordered and nervously glances at Masako.]\

Yes ma'am.

[Sipping tea now! He doesn't look elegant at it all.]

[ ...

She's just staring at him and his horrible etiquette all across the board. WHO TAUGHT YOU MANNERS, HUH, SHU. ]

Is this the way you always drink tea?

N-No why?

I'm really nervous and well. The atmosphere is really something? [THAT CLASSICAL MUSIC.]

[ DOES IT INTIMIDATE YOU, SHU.. do you feel like you've ended up in an episode of Death Note. ]

If you can't show manners, then you might leave a bad impression on people. Have you never considered that before?

Somehow I always manage to leave bad impressions. [He's rubbing his cheek in embarrassment.]

It's not that I can't show manners. I can't handle the atmosphere here.

Sorry, I'm not used to this. Maybe I'll just leave. [He feels remorseful for it and wants to quit before he pisses Masako off more.]

[ Hey, it's not like she's annoyed. If anything, Masako is always really calm even when she is insulting people.. ]

What's so wrong about this atmosphere?

After all.. the only person here is me. [ Does she make you uncomfortable?! ]

What do you mean by just you??

Anyone would feel out of place here. [He's getting all huffy now.]

Why? Enjoying a cup of tea with this kind of music is something very common. I do it every morning.

[ It's why she bought this stuff as soon as she could with her money, she needs to keep up her routine from back home. ]

You aren't seeing it. [HE GIVES UP.]

Forget I said anything.[Just sips his tea in the mean time.]

[ Sorry, Shu, Masako is super stubborn.. but what else do you expect from her, this is just the way she is.

In fact, she goes back to drinking too, but then she just has to correct his etiquette here-- ]

Hold out your pinky as you sip.

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