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Ib. Girl’s Dorm A-1.

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[So Ib was an underclassman then? That would meant that he should be considered her senpai but then again, Io wasn’t particular about being called or calling people by certain honorifics.]

It’s alright to ask. I’m a sophomore but you don’t need to call me senpai. Just Io is fine.

[Besides, using an honorific such as sepnai would be like putting up a barrier between ages and he wasn’t really happy with that.]

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Uwahh! Io! You're a sophomore? Then you can show me the ropes, right?

[ Ib was happy to have someone to finally look up to again. After the gallery incident, Ib hasn't really had any older friends due to being reminded of how Garry left without a trace... ]

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..She knew his name.

But why couldn’t he recall who she was? Surely Garry’s memory wasn’t that incredibly bad… he was sure he would remember a girl like her. Besides, he’d never considered himself to be very careless! He was an art teacher, after all. He had an eye for such details, for people’s faces.

Her embrace was small and comforting. Perhaps he was imagining it, but it also felt strangely familiar.. but there was something broken about the way she pulled away, about how she gazed back at him.

So empty.

“Ah.. I’m.. sorry.”

But he did not even know where he had gone wrong. ”But I don’t think we’ve met.”

His frown easily portrayed the concern he felt. This was quite a peculiar situation that he was in, but he did not want to immediately mark her as being the one who was incorrect… the fact that she knew his name, alone, was unusual enough.

Though Garry did, of course, suppose that she could have been told his name from someone else, though that wasn’t what his intuition was telling him.

“How about we go for a walk? Maybe you can explain things to me along the way.“ Almost by instinct, he offered her his hand, as though she were a small child. No matter. He only wanted her to smile once more.

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[ Ib's breath hitched at the words. ]

“Ah.. I’m.. sorry.””But I don’t think we’ve met.”

[ Ib wanted to cry. How could Garry forget all they have been through? Had she given him evidence that that was real, would he have remembered her? Her chest began to hurt in an unfamiliar way, something that even despite her age now, she couldn't think of a word to explain it. Pain? No. Something... Much different. ]

Ah. Alright... I'm sorry for hugging you out of the blue. 

[ Ib looked distraught, trying to hold back the tears she could feel welling up. They promised to eat macaroons together when they escaped the gallery... ]

I'm up for a walk if you don't mind all that much.

[ Ib didn't want to be a hindrance to him any longer. He'd already saved her life multiple times, like the time where Mary went crazy and tried to stab her with the palette knife... He didn't owe her anything. All Ib could do was stare helplessly up at Garry and pretend everything is okay. ]

[ Ib hesitantly extended her arm out to meet Garry's hand with her own. Can I make him remember me? Ib doubted it, but it was worth a shot. She heard that the garden club was planting roses this time of year. Maybe... That'll trigger something. At least she hoped it would. She doesn't want to hide this from Garry forever, especially after acting out of impulse like she did before. ]

Uh... If yo..u don't mind... I always wanted to see Tancho's garden. Maybe that's where we can begin walking?

[ Ib mustered all her strength to smile for Garry. She had to brighten the mood before she went insane, bringing out sobs that could make rivers. ]

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If the paintings were demolished, the subjects thereof would vanish as well. The body would lose its soul in that respect, and the painting would cease existing altogether— subject and all.

Mary’s case… was it all that different? Her portrait was burned. She shouldn’t be alive, but she is. In the real world. 

“Yay! Friends again…!”

Why was forever such a long time? It was nothing to her. Not to a painting. The remark did sting her just a little, but… she will bury that down a bit. No need to feel angry after being reunited with her only friend, right!

Only… friend…

The only friend who’d want to be her friend.

Friend.

Yes. Her friend…! 

“Were you always in this school, Ib?”

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Actually, no. I just transferred. How about you, Mary? How long have you been out of your painting?

[ Ib was extremely curious about the matter. She wanted to know more. Why Mary was here of all places... Why they were reunited... Why Mary survived... And why Mary remembers her. ]

Excuse my large amount of questions. I'm just a bit curious and it'd be nice to catch up!

[ All in all, Ib really missed Mary. While she was sane, she was a great friend. ]

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[Io pondered for a moment and then nodded.]

I see. True, that’s what one usually does when arriving at a new place after all.

[Yet, this girl seemed quite calm and even timid it reminded her a bit of Miniwa.]

Are you a freshman?

[Io wasn’t a freshman but the fact that this was a new place for her could mean either that, or she transferred here just like him so it would be a good idea to ask.]

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[ Io appeared to be extremely kind, and Ib already liked that a bunch about him. She decided to answer any question that he asked, no matter what. This one was easy though. ]

Yes. I am a freshman. What year are you? If you don't mind me asking.... That is..

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Throughout her wandering of the school, Umbra had stumbled upon a shortcut - though it couldn’t be seen from the outside, there was something resembling a path in the thicket of trees that was quicker to use than going around them. From an outsider’s point of view, it probably seemed like she was lurking. In any case, she hadn’t meant to startle the girl.

“oh, er, i was jUst Using the shortcUt… it’s qUicker than going aroUnd, really… i didn’t mean to startle yoU. i was simply on my way to the cafe.”

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[ Woah what the...? The girl behind her appeared to have grey skin and horns... Is that some cosplay? The horns don't exactly look attached...? Hmm that's strange... Maybe Ib can urge her into giving more information... ]

Ah. I'm sorry for snapping at you. My name's Ib. And yours? Ah also, is that a cosplay or..?

[ Ib didn't mean to sound rude, and she hoped that the white-haired girl didn't take it that way. ]

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It looked like she had been caught. Nagisa had been minding her own business and exploring the school on her own until she came across a girl who appeared to be looking at the school. Being the curious girl she was, she stopped and watched her for a little.

Until she had been calling out at least. That made her a little nervous, worried she might look strange to the girl or could have made her think she was some weird person.. Her face flushed red and Nagisa looked around, turning her head left to right and repeating the action as if she was hoping to see somebody else around to save her from embarrassment.

There was no one. She was alone.

Resting her hands in front of her, one over the other and quickly bowing, Nagisa closed her eyes tightly to hide her embarrassment.

“I-I’m sorry! I was just walking around a-and I saw you a-and I….”

She stuttered, trailing off quite quickly as she wasn’t sure what to say and didn’t know what she was suppose to do now.

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[ Ib couldn't help getting a bit flustered over the girl's reaction. Is it possible to be that cute? ]

Oh. That explains it. Sorry for being so snappy.

[ Ib wasn't very talkative, but she tried to drag out the conversation just a tad bit longer.. ]

Uh... My name's Ib. And yours?

[ Ib tried to keep her cool, not letting her blank stare shift out of place. Her blush was gone now, but her tone was not harsh, but more monotonous. Ib felt a slight pang of fear that she'll scare the poor girl away. ]

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The feeling of freedom did well to settle down the girl’s insecurities. There was no competition for an escape anymore. Her desperation to leave the ghastly gallery dissipated when she tasted fresh air, when she saw students roaming, so lifelike and free.

And to think she’s now a part of the group…!

“I, um…”

Good question, actually. “I don’t know… All I remember was my painting burned… and I woke up here…?”

“But it’s okay now!! We can still be friends! Friends forever!!”

All three of them…

On second thought…

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[ That was strange. Ib was 100% sure that burning the painting killed Mary. She was unsure whether to feel glad or scared, so at the moment, she'll push those feelings aside. ]

F..Forever is a long time. But yes, it'd be an honor to be friends with you again.

[ Strangely, all Ib could think of is Garry. Have they met up yet? Where even is Garry at the moment anyway? Ib shakes her head, trying to get those thoughts out, almost as if she was attempting to shake out all the racing ideas in her head. ]

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While the girl had seemed hostile, Madotsuki had wondered for the shortest of moments if her effects could be summoned outside of dreams, in case she ever needed protection. She fought the urge to shake her head at such a silly notion and turned her attention back to the other.

It was strange how… familiar she was; they’d never even met.

“I.. it’s okay,” The brunette looked to the side before holding out her hand to the girl. 

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[ Ib smiled at the girl, feeling a pang of empathy for her. Despite not knowing her well, Ib felt connected to her in ways she couldn't understand. Is this what the beginnings of friendship usually felt like? She wasn't sure, but it didn't feel the same. ]

So! Uhm. What grade are you in? If you don't mind me asking, that is. Ah! And did I introduce myself? I'm pretty sure I didn't. My name is Ib. And yours?

[ Ib tried to start a small conversation, urging the shy girl into it by trying to be a bit forceful herself without actually cramming questions down her throat. Strangely, Ib was extremely curious when it came to new people.  ]

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Garry hadn’t noticed her standing there. He supposed he should have been doing a better job, as a teacher… since most adults didn’t simply wander about, did they? Ah, well. He was an art teacher. Surely that gave him some sort of flexibility.

“Ah..“ 

He glanced from the girl to the rose in his hand, words caught in his throat as he wondered what to say. But she was only a student, yes?

“Well, I was only looking around, ahah, but when you put it like that..”

His sentence drifted off unfinished as he gazed at her, blue eyes blinking. Something about her seemed.. perhaps familiar? He was not quite sure. Maybe he’d already seen her on the campus. After all, there were countless students milling about. Yes, that had to be it, and yet.. he felt as though there might have been something else. Something more to the strange feeling he felt at seeing her.

“Say, do I know you?”

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[ Was it really him? Was it Garry? She hadn't seen him in so long, it felt as if she could barely remember his face, and that made her sad. All she could do was smile as widely as possible and respond to him, but she wasn't exactly sure what to say, so she just stood there, looking like an idiot. Smiling so wide she thought her cheeks were going to tear. ]

G...arry!

[ Ib waltzed towards him, wrapping her arms around him in a hug. ]

I missed you. I wanted to eat macaroons with you after we had escaped but...

  [ Ib stopped mid sentence, remembering that Garry had lost all of his memories from the gallery. She swallowed hard, mouth going dry. Garry... How she missed him so, yet memories are the only distance between them now. Her expression dropped drastically, changing into that blank stare that she normally gives off. ]

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“Ib…!!!”

Mary’s smile was wide, her skips lively as she closed the distance between her and the girl she would continue calling her friend. “You’re in school, too!! I’m really happy to see you. Are you happy to see me again, Ib?”

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[ Huh. She seems to be back to her normal self for now. It'd be excellent to get on her good side once again. Ib truly misses being close friends with Mary... But her fear of her might never go away. ]

Y..ou could say that! How did you get out, anyway?

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[Io was usually stoic most of the time and even his reactions were a bit dull to most so once he stopped gazing at the school and the voice of the girl brought him back to reality, he immediately apologized.]

Ah, sorry. Otonashi Io. A pleasure making your acquaintance.

[Io’s movements seemed to be rather slow right now since he was now wondering if this girl was supposed to be one of his new schoolmates or not but if so he’d make sure to be nice to her.]

Can I help you?

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[ Ib stared at the boy for a second, trying to process the question. ]

I.. Uh.. I'm just looking around the school and all. It's a new place so I thought i'd get familiar with it.

[ Ib wasn't sure if she was believable, despite telling the truth. What if he thought she was stalking him? Hmm... ]

But! Anyways, It's nice to meet you, Io!

[ Ib giggled and then smiled at the glasses-clad boy ]

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.... Mary?

[ Ib tried to hide all bits of fear coming through her with a smile. ]

Hey there Mary! Long time no see....

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A smile slowly wove onto his pale lips, he was glad the other wasn’t angry for sneaking up on accident on her. Though, he shouldn’t judge her about that, since..they’ve only just met. “It isn’t a problem, miss, but, aahhh,  forgive me for scaring you. “ 

He cleared his throat then, tilting his head a bit. Ib ? An interesting name she had. “Ja, I do.” The smile was still present, ” A pleasure to meet you, Ib. My name is März.”

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[ Wow! März seemed extremely friendly. Ib began to feel really guilty about yelling at him, but she refused to bring it up again in conversation. ]

Uwahh! März! That's such a cool name. Where are you from, if you don't mind me asking?

[ Ib was too curious for her own good, and all she could do was hope that she wasn't being too annoying for März' liking. With that in mind, she became a little bit nervous and changed her expression back to the emotionless face she normally had on. Ib was too self-conscious at times, and it really hindered the way that she made friends. It became so hard for her to make friends, that at her last school, she had hardly at all. She almost wanted to pray that März wouldn't leave or reject her for starting up personal questions so early in the conversation ]

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This school really was troublesome! Where were all the right classrooms that she had to find? Time and time again she couldn’t get used to this school! Becoming frustrated with herself, Dany stormed out of the school with the door slamming shut behind her and out into the open grounds.

Where to go?

The tree behind those bushes did seem as though it was a good idea!

And so that was where the white-haired female headed with her head held high as she tried to calm down from her earlier mishap of annoyance! Soon Dany would become more accustomed to this school.

Hello. What do you think you’re doing sneaking around?

What on earth?

How was she supposed to know someone had been behind those bushes?

“I am not sneaking around,” She managed to huff still in her bad mood from earlier and placing one hand onto her hip, she sneered slightly at the brunette. “I was simply walking around the school grounds as I am allowed to do.”

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[ Ib's glare sharpened, almost as if it could pierce metal. What nerve this girl had! Walking around like she was a princess! ]

Of course you're allowed to! You just frightened me... That's all.

[ Ib felt like exploding at her, but she'd let her off the hook for now since she had no intention to get into trouble with someone at the moment. That'd be a complete waste of time and quite the hindrance. ]

Then... Are you looking for something? Like the dorms? 

[ Ib stared blankly at the whiteish blonde-haired girl, trying to keep her voice calm. ]

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He wasn't doing anything that sneaky, was he? Though, he promptly turned towards the other, immediately lapsing into silence then. If she got the idea that she was following her, she had the wrong idea. März had shaken his head, clearing his throat. "Erm, sneaking around Miss? I didn't think I was -- " He had paused, gazing thoughtfully above then returning his gaze to the other. He too was looking for some new friends that he could warm up too. And it didn't appear that many were here either... "Just, trying to get myself acquainted with the grounds, is all." Which was the truth.

[ Ib's glare became a soft smile ]

Oh. Well then, I'm quite sorry for the misunderstanding. I was just a bit frightened by your sudden appearance.

[ Ib, still scared due to the fact that she has various frightening memories due to the painting incident. She shouldn't be taking it out on others, yet it's hard not to. It was a spur of the moment type of thing... At least she hoped she could clear that up... ]

S..o! It seems that you must go here too. My name's Ib. And yours?

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So that detour she’d been informed of hadn’t been a very good one, the trees weren’t exactly good things when they blocked out the view of the buildings she needed to get to. Well, it wasn’t really much of a bother, she liked the seclusion that they offered during the brief walk through them.

The voice she heard when she finally emerged from them caused her to snap to attention, eyes narrowing in response to the glare and tone the other brunette was sporting.

“Sneaking?”

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Sneaking?

[ Ib's glare softened a bit upon hearing the braid-clad girl's response. ]

Yes!! Sneaking! You.... You scared me.

[ Ib has always been afraid of rustling noises ever since she had gotten stuck inside of Guertena's world. She's well aware that she shouldn't be taking this out on other people, but in the spur of the moment, all she could do was yelp as she fell into the trap of an awkward conversation. ]

I'm sorry...

[ All Ib could do was whisper those words out as she stared at the ground, trying to avoid eye contact with the girl in front of her. ]

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i was so excited to see that someone joined the club dang it