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[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.

[ 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. ]

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

Hey!

I am not coming to class today.

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

[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.

c h r i s t e n s

looks at this. looks at you.

IF YOU INSIST

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