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“Hi, Togami-kun.”
“Naegi. You do know how late it is.”
“It’s nothing unusual for you, so why are you asking? You first came here, I suppose. I mean… um.”
“You are right.”
“What?”
“It… indeed is nothing unusual for me. But not for you, Naegi.”
“I… Yeah. I just. I just had really awful nightmare and I… I am not sure if I can sleep, now. So… yeah.”
“Very coherent answer, Naegi. That dream of yours had to truly impair your minute oratory skills.”
“Anyway… I made some coffee and… thought about you. And yeah. Here you go.”
“Why did you think I would drink something prepared by some lout?”
“Just try. Please?”
“...as you wish. I’m probably going to get poison- Oh.”
“So bad?”
“It’s… surprisingly pleasant. I mean, better than I hoped. Still… not fitting for person with tastes like mine.”
“Oh, thank you, Togami-kun! I’m glad.”
“So then… tell me. What incubus made you skip sleep and waste my time?”
“You mean nightmare, yes? It… it was about all those murders. And I was aware how I could prevent them, but… I didn’t do anything! I failed! And again, again, again... “
“Naegi,”
“W-what?”
“Do not waste your time on past. It’s unbecoming of you, as letting me down - and this is exactly what you are doing now.”
“I- Thank you, Togami-kun. Thank you.”
***
“Hi, Togami-kun.”
“Naegi? Your shift begins later. Why are you not resting? You know your weariness will make you more prone to getting hurt again.”
“Those kids… Just… Fuck, I… I’m sorry. I just… can’t stop seeing them.”
“It’s to be understood, Naegi. Don’t you know sights like that are common now?”
“I am. And it’s… still horrifying.”
“I know.”
“By the way - Kirigiri-san found some coffee in that ruined market this evening, so I made some for us.”
“How thoughtful of you.”
“Still good?”
“Still bearable.”
“Thanks, Togami-kun.”
“For what you are thanking, exactly?”
“For… Ah, nevermind.”
“No, don’t escape for this topic.”
“I have a question for you.”
“Ask, then.”
“Can I hug you?”
“Wha- I mea- What? Er… If you want to.”
“Thank you.”
***
“Hi, Togami-kun.”
“Naegi. I… I am… surprised.”
“No one came here.”
“How… did you know?”
“They are all away, you know. They had to take care of some things abroad, their departure was when you were…”
“In coma.”
“I’m- Jesus Christ- Togami- Byakuya- I was… I was so worried.”
“You… also left.”
“I’m sorry. I am so sorry, but… Komaru managed to create possibility for me to visit her, it was when you- when you were waking up, so I… I had to choose. I… It was rare event, she has no idea when we will be able to see each other again, so…”
“It’s fine.”
“No, it… it is not.”
“Naegi, you knew I… would stay awake… and I did it. Of course I… understand you had to see your… sister, why do you think… I wouldn’t… understand that?”
“You. You don’t know.”
“Of what?”
“Doctors… They weren’t sure, even when you were getting better, of your chances of… surviving this whole mess.”
“Naegi, I am… I knew of it.”
“What?”
“I was told… about this.”
“So why-”
“I would never- Is… this coffee?”
“You would- I mean, yeah, I brought you some, your chief physician allowed me to bring you some. I know you like it. Here, here, I’m going to help you.”
“Thank you…”
“Heh, you finally said those magic words. Finally…”
“Naegi- No, Makoto, listen… Why are you… crying?”
“It’s n-nothing important… I-I’m listening.”
“Makoto, it’s time for me to… say you that I would… never leave you. No… matter what.”
“I- I am- Byakuya, I love you.”
“I love… you too, Makoto.”
“Don’t cry, please…”
“Why? It was you who made me… love again. It should be and it is… you who made me cry again.”
“Jesus… And it’s all because of this damn coffee.”
“Of this truly savory coffee.”
“Thank you.”