the final afterparty

[incompletely]

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That sure happened, but everyone, by some miracle, made it out alive. No one else died, nothing blew up, no arson was committed, we're all still here. And being here, being present despite everything that just happened, is really important. This is for everyone, McGillis and Yuri included (and Jack, if he wants to party from the dungeon), because they all need it. Even with the new revelations, nobody should be left behind.

The party takes place in the bar again, and it probably looks a little...odd? Because there's all the alcohol in the back, and then...there's a bunch of donuts on one of the tables. Two whole baskets of donuts from the bakery, provided by Tenn. Next to the baskets is tea provided by Koto. Have at it, everyone. ]

Comments

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Am I not allowed to take a compliment from a friend?

[ Makoto, please.

The next part, however. He's glad Makoto's accepted his offer, but -- ]

Maybe? I have no idea. ... You have more to say about it, don't you?

[ You trailed off there, buddy. ]

[edamamepon]

[ Makoto wrestles with himself a moment. But he... can't accept Tenn's offer without the full weight of his past bearing down on him, manifesting a thick layer of guilt.

At the same time, he isn't sure he could handle losing Tenn too. Slowly, he nods but doesn't meet Tenn's gaze. ]

I do, it's. About before this place. I don't know if our Japans are even the same, you know? So maybe it... [ His gut twists. He forces a polite smile. ]

Can I tell you later? I... promise I will, okay? Let's get through this place together first.

[incompletely]

[ He trusts Makoto with his life, but something about the way he hesitates is troubling. ]

Okay. I can wait.

[ He's not sure if he's going to like what Makoto has to say, but the least he can do is hear him out after everything they've been though. ]

Until then, do you want something to eat with your coffee?