[He waits until everyone is done speaking with Azusa, taking a look back at her every so often before completing a different role until everyone has moved on from the topic. Given the nature of what he wanted to ask, it seemed better to be prudent about it.
So once she is not surrounded, he approaches her with a determined stance, his thoughts on the one situation.]
[She hands over her phone. It's an older phone, so the images aren't great, but it's clear she...tried? She really tried her best. There are pictures of everything from the train investigation, from underneath the train to the furnace.]
I started by inspecting the lights. I think I told you they were on when I arrived, didn't I? So I thought maybe there was a clue there, but I didn't find anything wrong with them. Maybe I should ask Andy to take a look...?
After that, your brother and I went to the furnace...we saw something burning inside, and that's where we found the bloody clothes and the gems. I'm relieved we didn't have to pull out a body, but...apparently these gems carry the same weight, don't they?
[The gems have a frightening amount of power over them and he doesn't like that, but it is what it is. It was just a physical manifestation of the fragility of their life.
He may not realize how much pressure he's giving Rinne in holding onto his life quite literally.]
He told me you found a quilt under the train-- Oh, this one.
[Azusa noticeably shifts her stance. She doesn't look uncomfortable, but she lowers her voice just a little, softens her smile, and focuses squarely on Hiiro.]
Yes, I remember. I moved it so it wouldn't burn, but when I went back the next day to check on it, someone had moved it back. I left some food and water with the quilt...really, I'd like to offer to wash it for the owner...
[If someone prefers to be without a home, then Azusa believes in respecting their things as much as possible.]
[He admits, but remembering Tsukasa, he wonders if that had something to do with it. Who chose to stay down there, who may have dropped their gem for Tsukasa to pick up, only for him to...
The pieces are there, but not enough to connect completely. Too many missing parts.]
I have a direction to it, but I'm wondering how long this quilt has been here... If it was even here before we arrived or not.
Let's see...we can confirm it was there the day we met, and that it was moved sometime in the evening. That still leaves every day before then, though...
[Ah. Her face lights up, remembering something.]
I wonder...I left food and water with the blanket when I went back to check on it. I wonder if it was accepted? I was worried they didn't have anything to eat as well...
Ah! That is a good idea. Perhaps we can check if it has been disturbed. However, it is possible that a wild animal has taken it instead, so we could perform a secondary trial.
[Like put it in a box or something, who knows. Surely the person who was sleeping there would know how to open the box.]
My, my, aren't you the picture of a dashing hero...? I would feel much safer approaching the train with you around.
[She can't help but tease him a little.]
If you're in over your head, leave the rest to me. [She lifts an arm and flexes. There's no muscle, but she's not scrawny either, you know, it's a normal arm.] I live in Tokyo alone, so I learned how to armlock~.
I see. I usually climbed through the window when no one is home, so I just got into the habit of doing that. I suppose that also means you did not offer any blood to Lark-san.
[Two people who do not have blood phones. Man, they must be impossible to contact.]
Mm...I didn't feel very comfortable with the idea. If someone were to ask me for a piece of my hair or a fingernail, I would have said no...I decided I felt the same way about blood, but maybe I'm being too cautious...?
[She's an idol and a woman. Stalkers are not unheard of.]
I do not think it is an unwise decision. I also did not offer any blood, but my reason is perhaps a little different. I was advised against doing it by my brother and my friend.
[So he... just never did, while they got their blood offered. He doesn't like it, but there is logic to it.]
I wonder if there are also risks with not giving blood. This place does not operate in a way I understand.
Goodness, you might have a point...Eula has given blood, so...maybe I should ask her what she thinks about it, too. It seems like there's no right answer at the moment.
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So once she is not surrounded, he approaches her with a determined stance, his thoughts on the one situation.]
Azusa-san, may I speak to you for a moment?
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[She giggles a little and, sensing that it's a little serious maybe, she takes a few steps to further guide him away from the crowd.]
Is everything alright...?
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[Like Tsukasa, which Hiiro cannot help with so he hopes everyone else can.]
Nii-san told me to talk to you about what you found at the train.
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[There are, truly, always problems, but--]
Ah, of course! Let's see...did you want to see the photos or the bloody clothes?
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[His concept of friendship is still a bit screwy. He's only had friends for the first time like three months ago or something.]
Could I see the photos?
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[She hands over her phone. It's an older phone, so the images aren't great, but it's clear she...tried? She really tried her best. There are pictures of everything from the train investigation, from underneath the train to the furnace.]
Please feel free to take your time.
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[He's going to look for anything strange, but the quilt is his first goal.]
Can you tell me more about what you saw? I know there are these pictures, but firsthand experience would be useful.
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I started by inspecting the lights. I think I told you they were on when I arrived, didn't I? So I thought maybe there was a clue there, but I didn't find anything wrong with them. Maybe I should ask Andy to take a look...?
After that, your brother and I went to the furnace...we saw something burning inside, and that's where we found the bloody clothes and the gems. I'm relieved we didn't have to pull out a body, but...apparently these gems carry the same weight, don't they?
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[The gems have a frightening amount of power over them and he doesn't like that, but it is what it is. It was just a physical manifestation of the fragility of their life.
He may not realize how much pressure he's giving Rinne in holding onto his life quite literally.]
He told me you found a quilt under the train-- Oh, this one.
[He finds the picture and shows her.]
This one. Do you remember it?
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Yes, I remember. I moved it so it wouldn't burn, but when I went back the next day to check on it, someone had moved it back. I left some food and water with the quilt...really, I'd like to offer to wash it for the owner...
[If someone prefers to be without a home, then Azusa believes in respecting their things as much as possible.]
Why do you ask? Do you know who it belongs to?
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[He admits, but remembering Tsukasa, he wonders if that had something to do with it. Who chose to stay down there, who may have dropped their gem for Tsukasa to pick up, only for him to...
The pieces are there, but not enough to connect completely. Too many missing parts.]
I have a direction to it, but I'm wondering how long this quilt has been here... If it was even here before we arrived or not.
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[Ah. Her face lights up, remembering something.]
I wonder...I left food and water with the blanket when I went back to check on it. I wonder if it was accepted? I was worried they didn't have anything to eat as well...
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[Like put it in a box or something, who knows. Surely the person who was sleeping there would know how to open the box.]
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[Or a food box. Food boxes should be easier to find, though. Maybe they'll find a 1990's vintage Jurassic Park lunchbox somewhere.]
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As long as the opponent isn't too strong, I can take care of it.
[He may be young, but he is very strong. He could take on fifteen thugs at the same time, he's confident about it.]
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[She can't help but tease him a little.]
If you're in over your head, leave the rest to me. [She lifts an arm and flexes. There's no muscle, but she's not scrawny either, you know, it's a normal arm.] I live in Tokyo alone, so I learned how to armlock~.
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[As long as it's not like, you know, Rinne. Maybe Azusa can beat him up if he was the final boss.]
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[When the time comes, Rinne better drop good loot for the new game plus.]
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[What does she have to do with them? He doesn't know they're roommates yet.]
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[Two people who do not have blood phones. Man, they must be impossible to contact.]
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[She's an idol and a woman. Stalkers are not unheard of.]
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[So he... just never did, while they got their blood offered. He doesn't like it, but there is logic to it.]
I wonder if there are also risks with not giving blood. This place does not operate in a way I understand.
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Goodness, you might have a point...Eula has given blood, so...maybe I should ask her what she thinks about it, too. It seems like there's no right answer at the moment.
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[That's not reassuring at all but maybe it is. Maybe?? Look, he is being confident here.]
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Right. But maybe it will all be meaningless in the end...? It could mean nothing, too, right?
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In any case, let us plan a time to test this theory. Perhaps in a few days?
[You know, if a snowstorm doesn't hit and the church doesn't burn down or anything.]
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I'll be looking forward to it, Hiiro. Working with you is always a pleasure~.
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[That quilt will clearly be the answer to all their problems.]