二十一 (Voice Post, Japanese)

[onikui_tengu]

I was able to remember... I could feel it.

A... yuurei. You couldn't have been alive anymore. Why were you here...? I knew your name, and you...

Ugh! It still... hurts.

[A long pause, and then a deep sigh. His voice is quiet, as though very tired.]

We can't go back anymore, can we?

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Sorata-kun, you shouldn't have said anything. Now I'll have to take your advice after all.

I will need that time off, and you will have to rely on yourselves for awhile. It may only be a day, or more, but you will be the first to know either way, Shinjiro. I'm...

[...]

I never thought that I would be staring up at the same ceiling again so soon.

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Those were... memories. A ghost of the past.

I heard you, Kantarou... barely. How were you... able to know her name?

While I am here like this, I will listen. But if anyone else comes to me, I don't want you to shut them out. He will...

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What were you made to suffer all alone? I...

...Such a curse, it wasn't something that I would have wanted for you, Testament. You didn't need to see... [He falls quiet, at a loss for words.]

You're... the only one that can touch me now. I can't... stomach the thought of anyone else-... [He shudders, and a minute or two passes until he speaks again. His voice weak and frail just like on that day.]

If you can... a filthy creature like me...

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Comments

[nunsensebridget.livejournal.com]

If you teach me to make drinks one day, you can take all the time you want! I can just take care of everything!

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

You're...

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

...I'll think on that.

But for now, I'm sure that there are more important things that you need to take care of than a few drinks.

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[nunsensebridget.livejournal.com]

Ah- ano.. I probably should have mentioned I speak a little..

I'm fine, really! Besides, I watch you work a lot, so I guess I might have learned a couple things. Do you need help with something else?

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

So I see.

You... have? I didn't think that anyone paid any attention.

[Ahem] Ah. No, I'll be fine. ...Thank you.

[Voice, Japanese]

[nunsensebridget.livejournal.com]

Of course I paid attention! I always like learning new things! It's always useful to know a lot of trades, and I would like to do more than just serve drinks sometime.

Oh.. If you're sure! Um.. I won't bother you any more, please excuse me! I hope you feel better soon.

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

That's true. Until I came to this world, I've never even had any experience as a bartender. Though I have been forced to get gotten used to working a few odd jobs in order to earn some extra pay for that greedy bastard. It's not so different.

It's all right. ...Your name is Bridget, isn't it? Testament had told me much about you, and... I recognized the frequency.

Thank you for your well-wishing. I shouldn't be gone for too long.

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[nunsensebridget.livejournal.com]

No? Maybe you're just a natural at it then. I do odd jobs too, whenever I can! That's why I try to do so much at the bar, and help people around the city if they'll have me.

Mmh! I'm Bridget! We've been working together for a while now! I should hope you remember my name, Mr!

Wait.. He.. he has? Oh! Wh-what did he say? Aahn- No no no, that's too nosy! I'm sorry!

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

Who knows... The stock in alcohol here is very limited, and so it could just be because things are kept simple enough for me. I won't give myself too much credit. Hm. ...You seem fairly capable for one so young. Nice spirit.

Heh. Call me Haruka, and I'll do well to remember it from now on.

[He can't help but chuckle softly.] Nothing bad, I promise.

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[nunsensebridget.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I do what I can. Seems like a lot of people here kinda doubt me, though.. But I was a bounty hunter back home- I'm perfectly capable of handling myself.

Ah! Haruka! I remember..

Really? Good! I try to be at my best for him!

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

Then you can prove them wrong.

Hm...?

Good to know. Ah. ...Yeah, he did. You don't have to go to the trouble unless you really want to though, Bridget.

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[nunsensebridget.livejournal.com]

Proving them wrong would be a bonus! Really I don't have to prove myself to anybody- I know what I can do!

Sure! I would love to, actually! Break in the new kitchen and all.. I just moved into my own apartment.