Two Completely Differet Conversations

[housewolf]

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[holeful]

... But are you happy?

[housewolf]

Hm? Does it seem like I'm not?

[holeful]

You seem happy enough. But if you're hiding it I wouldn't be able to tell, I'm no good at that sort of thing.

[housewolf]

I am happy. Don't worry about that, alright?

[holeful]

If you're going to worry about me isn't it only fair?

[About his attitude re: being shot in the head.]

[housewolf]

I mean, you can worry about me, but I'm generally happy.

[holeful]

It just feels like I'm losing to you again if I don't?

[housewolf]

... Losing?

[holeful]

Aah. It's just that Omi beats me in every possible area worth measuring.

[housewolf]

[... Bwah?]

[holeful]

[Similarly confused??]

Omi.... something like that would be obvious to anyone?

[housewolf]

We're all here for something we can't get on our own, right?

In that way, I think we're all equal.

[holeful]

Haha.... Well, I suppose that makes sense. Just... Omi, I think you and I have led very different lives.

[housewolf]

That's true of everyone.

[holeful]

Well, that's true... But you're charming and handsome now, and more... forceful, surely back then... So I'm sure things normally work out for you.

[housewolf]

Can... we not talk about past me...?

[holeful]

Ah. Of course. I can understand that.

[Taking his hand.]

I like Omi the way he is now, anyway.

[housewolf]

[... His face maybe a little bit red?

Why is hearing that directly so embarrassing?]

I like you too.

[holeful]

[OMI WHY IS THIS WHAT EMBARRASSES YOU?

Fukuda notices it, and reaches up to hold Omi's chin with his other hand.]

Omi... you really mean that, don't you?

[housewolf]

[Because usually these things are hidden between the lines. "I like your cooking" "I like your acting" "I love the guys in Autumn"

Sincere directness isn't what they do.]

Yes.