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[isdf]

HELLO

"Greetings. This is Kisaragi Yuma."

GOODBYE

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[isdf]

[So he was actually trying to eat Hak . . . ]

In other words, love is a feeling of possession, and biting, which creates hickeys, is a demonstration of that emotion.

[selfconcept]

[ Just his bones, but that felt way too weird, even for him. It's like trying to chew on chicken bones and get rid of the fried portion and the meat. ]

"Many emotions stem from love, and possession is only one of them. It really depends on the person too. It's not the same for everyone."

[isdf]

[It sounds complicated. Fortunately, such an emotion has nothing to do with him, so he can stop here.]

In your case, it was simply a matter of hunger, yes?

[selfconcept]

"Well... eating that food made me want bones specifically."

[ He pauses, definitely making a Face behind that mask. ]

"Not even meat. Just the bones."

[isdf]

The bones . . . ?

[He also makes a face, if more so in confusion.]

How ironic. In the end, all you had was meat.

[selfconcept]

[ Hien is not going to describe the method of sucking bones out, so he'll just leave it at that. ]

"Despite everything, I don't really enjoy the taste of blood..."

[isdf]

[He should. It can be an educational experience.]

Do you prefer your meat well-done?

[selfconcept]

[ Only if Yuma asks for it... ]

"I prefer it prepared and cooked. Doesn't have to be well-done, but too much blood oozing from my mouth isn't great and the aftertaste is terrible."

[isdf]

You say that like you speak from experience.

[How much blood was he consuming for it to ooze from his mouth?]

[selfconcept]

[ ... ]

"Well... I mean... You all saw me take a chunk out of Hak's flesh. So."

[isdf]

Was there that much blood . . . ?

[selfconcept]

"It wasn't a pool, but... it was something. Anyway, yeah. Speaking from experience. I have a lot of experience with many things... too many things."

[ What else is he gonna do with his years. ]

[isdf]

Experience is crucial for success. How can it be too much?

[selfconcept]

"You're right. I would be nothing without my experiences, even if it took me forever to learn many things. It's just that... for me, I have to be keep looking for things to do, or I feel like my mind will rot."

[ Boredom is such poison. ]

"But learning about other people staves that off nicely."

[isdf]

[Rot . . . as in deteriorate?]

I see. Knowing too much can lead to an absence of stimulation. Is there no place for you to consistently apply the experience you've accumulated?

[selfconcept]

[ Yup... ]

"I usually do through cooking."

[ Seeing as they have a restaurant that consistently serves 5 star meals of any cuisine you want, he'd understand if a kitchen that they can use would be redundant. ]

[isdf]

[He raises a fist to his chin.]

With the exception of the diner, consuming food appears to be unnecessary for the duration of the pact. Cooking in this state would be redundant.

[selfconcept]

[ There is silence that hangs over them for a while... ]

"Yuma, right? Do you actually enjoy doing anything?"

[isdf]

[He waits the silence out, only to be caught off guard by a question he wasn't expecting. Still, it's simple enough to answer that he doesn't hesitate.]

Rather than enjoy, there are things I find relaxing.

[selfconcept]

"Then... do you like the feeling of being relaxed enough to do it again and again? What do you do?"

[ He is trying so hard. ]

[isdf]

Yes. I train when I'm given time off.

[selfconcept]

"But it's not like you have to train for something immediate, right? It's just to get better and keep yourself in shape. You can liken my cooking hobby to that."

[ He hopes Yuma understands it this way....... ]

[isdf]

[After a moment, he nods.]

I see. You cook in order to keep your mind sharp.

[selfconcept]

"Something like that, yeah. I have to be mindful of the ingredients I put in and all that while keeping taste preferences in mind."

[ Hien seems pleased with this outcome. ]

"You got some more questions?"

[isdf]

[That, in turn, leaves Yuma in an agreeable mood.]

No, that was everything. Thank you for answering.

[Even though he doesn't understand why people would sacrifice nutrition for taste. It seems like Hien's purpose for cooking goes beyond that.]