[nope] - date 3, Tatsuya

[afailedmurder]

[The aquarium tunnel is a romantic spot for a date, though Akechi seems a little wary of the water overhead.]

Shall we take a seat?

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[afailedmurder]

[let's go with the simplest reason]

This is where I met Saihara.

[motorcycle_noises]

[ The simplest reasons are all it takes. ]

....Then I can see why you'd that.

[ The look on Akechi's face says everything. ]

[afailedmurder]

Yes. He's something really special.

[gay feeling]

Though that's poor date conversation, isn't it?

[motorcycle_noises]

Maybe, but I don't mind listening.

[afailedmurder]

He's a good person, Saihara. Genuinely, despite all the things he's been through, and in a way most people could never be. Back then, he was only one who you could know beyond any shadow of a doubt wouldn't kill anyone.

[motorcycle_noises]

Someone like that... I can see why you'd be attracted.

[afailedmurder]

Yes...

[chuckles]

He gets embarrassed when I talk about him like this. He'll tell me I put him on a pedestal, or that I'll meet all sorts of good people if I get to know them...

Sort of a silly thing to argue about, wouldn't you say?

[motorcycle_noises]

A little bit. But that sounds like it's part of his charm, too.

[afailedmurder]

It wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if he were a little more confident. Or perhaps I'm the one that should be?

[cocks his head to the side]

Are you bored yet? I'm a bit bored, listening to myself.

[motorcycle_noises]

This is going to sound really corny, but... I don't think I could ever be bored, listening to people talk about the ones they care for.

[afailedmurder]

You're right, that's incredibly corny.

[motorcycle_noises]

[ Tatsuya laughs. ]

Well, I did warn you.

[afailedmurder]

Still, the purpose is for us to get to know one another, right? Not for you to get to know Saihara-kun.

[motorcycle_noises]

That's true.... Another time then, maybe.

[afailedmurder]

Another time.

How've you been doing with... all of this?

[motorcycle_noises]

Honestly? I'm trying to enjoy it while I can, regardless of the results. Having company is.... nice. Some of it's very nice.

[afailedmurder]

You don't have company where you come from?

[motorcycle_noises]

Not unless you count the demons.

[afailedmurder]

...Should I count the demons?

[motorcycle_noises]

I mean, you can. Some of them are willing to talk, some of them just want to fight me... Most of them are pretty willing to ignore me if I ignore them. It's pretty "live-and-let-live" these days.

[afailedmurder]

Well, it's not like you have to go back there. Why don't you go home with someone you like?

[motorcycle_noises]

I can't go with the people I'd like to most. Sudoh's world is too dangerous, and I definitely can't go to Yusuke-san's....

[ Tatsuya shrugs slightly. ]

Rin-san offered, and I'm considering it. But even though it's lonely, I'm not sure I'd want to abandon my world entirely.

[afailedmurder]

Why can't you go back with Kitagawa? If you don't mind my asking.

[motorcycle_noises]

Well, ignoring the time travel aspects for a moment... It's technically the same "world" as my own— but on the "other side." And if I go there, the world will end.

[afailedmurder]

What? Why?