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I'm not sure. I always do, but...

[ But of course Haruaki always does. Who is he, if he isn't loudly shouting his desires? ]

Well, whether you speak it out loud or just think it, make sure your mind is clear and your intentions are deliberate, Sano-kun. It's like when I had to harness the four gods!

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[It's probably safer to say it out loud. Sano nods, facing the crystal again, squeezing Haruaki's hand. He takes a deep breath, huffs it all out at once.]

I wish to be a yakubyougami again. I need my abilities back.

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Please.

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You have to be nice to him, crystal! He even said pwease!

[ ... ]

I mean, please!

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[Imagine exactly one vein popping out on Sano's forehead at Haruaki's stupidity, but his expression otherwise remaining the same.

[There's a shining light, but... that's all. Sano turns from the crystal and faces Haruaki with a pinched brow.]

Do you think it worked?

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There's only one way to find out!

[ Haruaki lets go of Sano's hand to turn toward him fully, arms akimbo. ]

Rain misfortune down on me, Sano-kun! Strip me!!!

(1/2) STOP SDLFKSJDFSDF THIS IS SO CANON

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[. . . .]

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ARE YOU SERIOUS? EVERYONE CAN HEAR YOU RIGHT NOW. DON'T ASK ME TO STRIP A GROWN MAN IN PUBLIC.

[Instead, Haruaki is struck by a bolt of lightning.]

that is in fact the tag

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[ Haruaki fucking dies. ]

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[Well. See ya in three days.]

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Get up, stupid.

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[ Thank god gag manga deaths only last for a few panels at most. Haruaki shakes off his electrocution, no longer burnt to a crisp, and staggers to his feet, wobbling side to side like a weed blowing in the wind. ]

Th-those are Sano-kun's yakubyougami powers, alright... no doubt about it, ten out of ten, full marks... waaaah......

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At least I did a pretty good job at controlling them. That wasn't half bad...

[So it was completely on purpose...]

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That's true!

[ Did he just die one page ago? It's now fully in the past as Haruaki brightens back up, beaming at Sano with a thumbs up. ]

You did so well, Sano-kun!!!

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Thanks...

[Sano flexes his hands a few times, staring down at them, though they're never where his powers have particularly come from.]

I'll have to be careful now. I've gotten used to thinking carelessly...

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[ Haruaki watches his hands too, grin gentling into a softer, more reassuring smile. ]

What can I do to help you with your thoughts, Sano-kun?

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I don't know. I'm always thinking about how to... think.

[How maddening that must be.]

I just have to be careful. I can't let my mind wander.

[Ever? That would be impossible, and yet...]

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[ Haruaki reaches over to rest one broad hand atop Sano's head, gently ruffling his hair back and forth. ]

That's too much pressure, Sano-kun. Everyone's mind wanders sometimes. You would have to go meditate underneath a waterfall for thirty years to become that monk-like.

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[It's not like he doesn't have the time, but it'll be a hard thirty years. A little knapsack may as well have appeared over Sano's shoulder on a sad little stick. Marshmallow waves him goodbye.]

I'm not going to do that.

[Oh. No knapsack.]

I have to do something, though... When I get angry, I just... lose it...

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[ Oh... Haruaki was ready to go off with him, knapsack of his own over his shoulder... ]

I know what you can do! Whenever you get angry, think of me instead!

[ That... won't help, will it. ]

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[. . .]

You can't really think that's going to work.

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It miiiiiiight~

[ Hit him. ]

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[Bonk.]

I'll think of Mame.

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[ The puppy dog ears and tail suffer the same fate as Sano's knapsack, gone in a single panel. ]

That's a great idea. Think of Maizuka-kun, and I'm sure you'll feel more centered and calm.

[ Haruaki glances back at the crystal, wondering if he ought to have a talk with it too, but– no, he'll save it for later. Doing it in front of Sano would be embarrassing... ]

Sano-kun. [ Eyes back on his dear friend, Haruaki smiles warm and wide. ] I'm so proud of you.

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[For just the briefest moment, Sano feels his eyes widen, his heartbeat pick up in his chest. His face is warm. He glares and clicks his teeth at the ground.]

Don't say such sappy stuff. It's not a big deal.

[It's a huge deal. They both know that. Sano is terrified, blood awake, power radiating from the young god like an overcharged battery.

[Think of Mame...

[Sano is quiet. Quiet. Quiet, and then...]

It's fucked up, but... sometimes I wish he were here too.