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[isdf]

HELLO

"Greetings. This is Kisaragi Yuma."

GOODBYE

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[aspirings]

Oh, Yuma!

[Whew, there he is.]

Do you mind if I have a few moments of your time?

[isdf]

[He blinks at the call of his name, then turns toward Tsukasa with a smile.]

Greetings, Tsukasa.

I don't mind. Is something the matter?

[aspirings]

Er, no, I mean, yes! I mean--that should be my question!

I was worried about you, so I wanted to make sure that you're doing okay!

[isdf]

[He angles his head a bit before righting it.]

As you can see, I am okay.

[aspirings]

[...

Dang.

He really does seem just fine.]

I... I see. I'm! Really glad to hear that!

[wow maybe Tsukasa's just a wuss.]

[isdf]

Thank you.

[Don't be afraid of a child, Tsukasa.]

Now, if that's all, I must be going.

[aspirings]

[HE'S NOT AFRAID OF YUMA]

O... oh, right. Er... do you not want company?

[isdf]

My present task doesn't require a second person, so I do not feel strongly one way or the other.

[aspirings]

Right then! I'll accompany you. What is your present task?

[isdf]

[Ah, just like that.]

It's unlikely, but I am taking stock of this location in case there are any changes soon.

[aspirings]

[Back to work already...]

... Understood! Direct me, and I will gladly assist!

[isdf]

In that case, please wait for me at the shore. I will dive into the lake and see how far I can go before losing consciousness.

[aspirings]

Wha--no?! Absolutely not!!

[yuma???]

That's so dangerous!

[isdf]

[No?]

Please do not worry. If the pattern holds, I should regain consciousness on the surface.

[aspirings]

And what if it doesn't?!

And even if it does, losing consciousness underwater is still very bad for you!!

[isdf]

If it doesn't, I may be able to go even deeper. It is worth the risk.

[aspirings]

If it doesn't, you might drown!

[isdf]

[That doesn't sound so terrible.]

And that is why you'll be here, watching. Are you familiar with the steps for resuscitation?

[aspirings]

N... no?

[HELP???]

[isdf]

You don't?

. . . Very well. Then I can teach them to you before I go.

[aspirings]

Er... alright.

[...]

Wait, no!! I'll gladly learn but I still don't think you should go!

[isdf]

You worry too much. I've done this before.

[aspirings]

B-but... you just got back from--from whatever you all went through!

[isdf]

My injuries are mild, so they won't interfere with this task. It'll be okay.

[aspirings]

[?!?!?!?!]

I don't... I don't understand. Why does it have to be done right this instant?