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[enteloki]

[This thang is just staring at him.

Oh, how it stares. Oh, how he watches. Oh, his eyes are so big. Hello babysitter Haruaki - it stares at you.]

I want to be in your class - can I come to high school? I know math.

GOD. HI LITTLE BUDDY

[dresscode]

[ IT STARES BACK.

LIKE THIS:

:D ]

Akechi-kun knows math? Wow! You must get perfect grades already!

[ He is avoiding the topic of bringing a very human child to youkai school ♥ ]

Show me, show me!

[enteloki]

[He does get perfect grades actually. Well, perfect to his mom, not to the teachers. Anyway, it's close enough to perfect for him to feel Smug For No Reason™

But first? His arms - held out so high above his head. PICK HIM UP.]

I can't do math if I'm not in the air. That's how it works.

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I see, I see! That is how it works!

[ That's flawless logic, actually!

And Haruaki is nothing if not indulgent, so he scoops Akechi up under his arms right away, hoisting him easily up in the air over his head. Weird amount of strength for a willowy dork. ]

What's six times four?

i had to use my calculator for that do u know how sad i am

[enteloki]

[This guy's a FEATHERMAN. This power is only held by a few people - his mother, and this guy, and the random person outside of the baths he clutches to in the dead of night.

Anyway, he throws up his arms in childish delight and proclaims with all the confidence of a politician-]

Ten!

[Wait. He pulls down his fingers. Shuts his eyes. Math is occurring - he's in the air. Earth, Wind, Fire, Water - with the power of these four elements combined-]

No - wait. It's different. It's-

[He's working OVERTIME HERE.]

Twenty four!

looks at this. looks at you.

[seeinside]

[ On a place like Hyakki Academy Island, there's no shortage of scenic spots to simply enjoy the view when you have the chance. Beautiful testaments to nature, to history, places practically built to experience something profound and life-changing.

But today, two men are simply in the nurse's office of the school. Somewhere they've both been countless times before, and will be in countless times again after this. Perhaps having the same conflict, even. ]

If you're so sure you're fine, taking your temperature shouldn't be a problem~

[ Sitting on the edge of the bed with one leg slung over the other all casual probably isn't the most professional of bedside manner to have, but it's Akira's. And he isn't about to leave until he knows exactly why students practically shoved Haruaki into his office this afternoon. ]

LOOKS BACK AT YOU SO INSANELY

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[ Haruaki's heart could break from the betrayal of his beloved students finding out his deepest (no it's not) darkest (it's really not) secret and deciding they'd rather make it worse than take pity on him.

Your case might be terminal, Hijita had shouted as Mujina helped to wrestle him through the door to the nurse's office. This is for your own good!

Akisame even meowed at him as he called out for their sensei to thank them later...

Has anyone ever been as bullied as Haruaki? Ever???

He grimaces at Akira, tries once more to wriggle away and make his escape. ]

I don't want to waste your time! Who knows how long we have before the school explodes and you have to deal with those injuries?

[ He's attempting to slither right off the bed.

Surely this time he'll manage to outrun the dodomeki! ]

GAZES SO DEEP INTO YOUR EYES JUST AS INSANE

[seeinside]

[ Up-up-up, none of that today.

The easiest spot to grab is Haruaki's front, so don't mind while Akira gets a nice, thick handful of shirt collar to start yanking the man back upright. ]

If the school explodes we need all personnel well and able to assist. That includes you, Abe-sensei~

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[ There's a loud, choked off gweh! sound as he's yanked back up, and then Haruaki's laughing, high and nervous, hands coming up in front of him to try to wave this concern off. ]

I-it's really okay, Takahashi-sensei! Does it look like there's anything wrong with me? Aren't I the picture of good health!?

[ He's pale as a sheet and his soul looks ready to exit his body for the nth time.

And then, as if he already knows that won't work– ]

Eh? What's that? Do you hear the bell ringing? I have to get to class!

IF YOU INSIST

[seeinside]

Oniisan, my sweetest sunshine, could I beg you to come visit me during your free period today?

**HEHE**

[dresscode]

Darling!!!! ⸜(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)⸝

I think I can get away long enough to take Gida Taxi to the hospital~ Do you miss me that much?

[seeinside]

I do!!!

I got to thinking of you and now I can't stop, I'm afraid. Please help!

[dresscode]

Oh no......

What's the prescription for that, doctor!?

[nusumi]

Hey!

[dresscode]

Waaaah! I didn't even summon you! What do you want!? Don't yell at meeee!!!

[nusumi]

Oh good! You didn't block me!

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[dresscode]

Huh?

The math on this doesn't make any sense, Ranmaru-san... and who can earn that much money just from one hour of work!?

au it is

[enteloki]

I am not coming to class today.

No, I won't give a reason. Yes, I will do my homework. Please send it promptly.

THANK GOD

[dresscode]

Oh noooo!!! Is Akechi-kun sick? Injured? Something worse!?

[ He's ignoring that Akechi said he won't give a reason. ♥ ]

[enteloki]

I know you can read, considering it's the one class you seem to teach.

I'm fine. Send me the assignments.

[dresscode]

Are you on a family vacation?

[heianaki]

[What time is it?

[There's only ever been one answer. It's a lonely thing, understanding that. He recalls a conversation when he was still quite young, before he truly knew who Haruaki was instead of "what".

[How long has it been since they had that conversation?

[What time is it?

[Gentle Haruaki. He's fallen asleep far past a good boy's bedtime, some terrible nonsense keeping him awake. His back is turned, but Seimei intuits Haruaki will turn and see him at least three seconds before he actually speaks.

[What time is it?]

You're tired even as you sleep, Haruaki-kun.

dw finally loads again and i barrel into this like a fucking freight train

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[ His eyes don't want to open, leaden pressure just behind his lids that begs him to rest– but he can feel himself in that once familiar place, all the stars and planets so close he could reach up and touch them, bellflowers and pinwheels, a bridge over the river of life and death.

Did he die again? Did his soul shatter again, is he on the verge of meeting yet another untimely end?

No. He just fell asleep, didn't he? Later than usual, yes, but...

Haruaki turns over his shoulder, every movement feeling like it must be done through waist-deep mud, and blinks blearily at– ]

Seimei-kun...?

[ Another blink. He is tired. When was the last time he was at rest? ]

Why are we here again?

hehe...

[heianaki]

[When was the last time he was at rest?

[What time is it? Seimei thinks he must know.]

You have something on your mind, don't you?

[dresscode]

[ The last time they met, his memories were far from him. He had nothing on his mind but his desires to be with Sano again, and his ancestor ensured they were fulfilled. Aside from that, everything was blank, a head full of fog and a wandering heart.

Here and now, with all parts of his soul intact– ]

What if I just wanted to see you?