[ of course he was. haru really doesn't... seem mad at him, though. it was an emotional trial. he saves his anger for a select few—everyone else was just affected by the circumstances.
but the question—it probably hurts more than most that he's gotten today. he puffs out a silent laugh in disbelief, helpless. ]
[ the lake probably feels nice, despite being rin's bathwater. ]
I don't want to.
[ it's not shounen sports protag determination ringing strong behind his answer though. winning this kind of game sorts like its own kind of terrible. ]
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You can sit.
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[ but with permission, he will sit nearby, close to the water, still giving haru some space ]
What are ya gonna do now, Haru?
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but the question—it probably hurts more than most that he's gotten today. he puffs out a silent laugh in disbelief, helpless. ]
...I don't know. [ he really doesn't. ]
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[ he goes quiet, too, not really even trying to offer any advice or comfort like he might have a few days ago ]
[ finally: ]
.... Maybe yer competition isn't over. Maybe ya just need to get enough points to win and get him back. Then ya can really stick it to him.
What do ya think, Haru?
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he falls back into the grass soundlessly, lightly. it's soft. ]
That means I'd have to win, Livio.
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Yeah, it does.
[ putting his yaoihand in the water..... just feeling the sensation of it, but still looking over at haru ]
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I don't want to.
[ it's not shounen sports protag determination ringing strong behind his answer though. winning this kind of game sorts like its own kind of terrible. ]
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So what do ya wanna do?
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I want to live out these next few weeks peacefully. Even if it's all I get. But... I have a team to win for.
[ hence: he doesn't know. ]
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I understand.
One thing I wanna ask of ya, alright?
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What is it?
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[ swim free.. ]