senri parses through it piece by piece - though it gets to the point where he understands a little too well. a partner that's difficult, that walks away when they don't want to talk to you, that won't let you in and thinks you're annoying.... he wants to tell shiki that that guy isn't worth it, and she should look for someone else. maybe they can find a way to be partners instead.
... but she had better luck than he did. and even though he's happy for her, completely finds it easy to believe because shiki is sweet and endearing - there's the ever-curling jealousy of 'there's no one like that for me.'
he pushes that thought aside.]
.... why wouldn't he?
[and he offers her a smile, and hopes that his words are the right ones.]
You did your best for him - are doing your best for him. I'm hoping this guy isn't so dense that he'd be blind to that.
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senri parses through it piece by piece - though it gets to the point where he understands a little too well. a partner that's difficult, that walks away when they don't want to talk to you, that won't let you in and thinks you're annoying.... he wants to tell shiki that that guy isn't worth it, and she should look for someone else. maybe they can find a way to be partners instead.
... but she had better luck than he did. and even though he's happy for her, completely finds it easy to believe because shiki is sweet and endearing - there's the ever-curling jealousy of 'there's no one like that for me.'
he pushes that thought aside.]
.... why wouldn't he?
[and he offers her a smile, and hopes that his words are the right ones.]
You did your best for him - are doing your best for him. I'm hoping this guy isn't so dense that he'd be blind to that.
I want your wish to come true too, Shiks.