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[isdf]

HELLO

"Greetings. This is Kisaragi Yuma."

GOODBYE

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[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?

[isdf]

Because we are both here. Now is the ideal time.

[aspirings]

I... I really, really have to strongly disagree, Yuma!!

[Aghh...]

We can come back another time! After you've rested and recovered a little. I'll join you again for this then! Alright?

[isdf]

I have already rested enough. Why are you so against this?

[aspirings]

Because I am incredibly worried for you!!

[isdf]

[Oh, the volume.

He blinks.]

You are . . . ?

[aspirings]

Of course I am!!

[!!!]

You are my friend, and here you are talking about seeing how far you can go in the water before you're left unconscious or worse, after having gotten back from what was undoubtedly a harrowing experience!!

Of course I'm worried!

[isdf]

[Was it that harrowing?

He blinks again. Tsukasa is still committed to the idea of friendship.]

. . . Thank you. I still believe it's okay; . . . however, if you wish to do this later, I will do something else until then.

[aspirings]

[And he breathes out a huge sigh of relief.]

... Thank you. Really.