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[It is good to know Shinozuka-san has not changed much from his message alone. For the first time in days, someone, other than Ririchiyo, has brought a true smile to his lips. Too bad he can't see it.]

Shinozuka-san, before I discuss with you regarding news of my master, I will like to apologize beforehand over this late message.

I am sure you have been worried over the situation regarding the recent mass stabbings. Ririchiyo-sama was one of the victims, which explains my abrupt message to you.

Ririchiyo-sama is currently in a safe location, peacefully resting from the world's sudden attack. Her wounds are properly healing. She has, thankfully, regained consciousness a day after I aided her.

I promise she will return fully healed and ready to speak to you as she usually does in the near future. The only thing I ask from you is patience until then.

Thank you for reading my humble message.

[ he freezes up a little when he gets around to checking his inbox; he hadn't been able to find Ririchiyo at the hospital after seeing the post from her bracelet, so knowing Soushi has her makes him breathe a sigh of relief.

now then. it's not his style to be too open, so he might as well... ]

ヾ(＾∇＾) Thanks for finally letting me know, Sou-kun! Honestly, you two had me worried for a while, you know? It was really mean! (´；ω；`) If it were for anything else, I might even ask for a written apology. Still, I can't get an exact date? Or even pass on a message to her?

I am deeply sorry for making you worry over my master's well-being. The last couple of days have been full of all types of complications. I didn't wish to offer you worrisome messages, but ones full of good news instead. If you wish for a formal apology, then I will have one written as soon as possible. [yup, due to the situation, he took his words pretty seriously.]

No, not yet. It's difficult to estimate when exactly you'll be able to speak to my master again. After all, she is very weak and needs time to rest and recuperate. But I promise to keep you heavily informed over her situation.

No, no! （ﾉ´д｀） You should be focusing on getting her back on her feet, you know! Hm... that's okay, I guess? Then... maybe you could pass something onto her for me?

Of course. My master's well-being and safety is always my top-piority.

I see nothing wrong with your request. What would you like to present to her?

Glad to hear it! Just let her know that she and Kurosaki would both be better off if they got along more, kay? That'll do for now~

[Soushi was close in asking over the meaning behind the message, but decided against it. He was sure his master will further explain it to him. ~~No, he is totally not jealous or anything.~~]

Certainly. I will notify my master over your message. Thank you very much, Shinozuka-san.

[Yeah this is definitely Hijiri. No two ways about it. Even if he had sounded different in this weird place for whatever reason, that carefree attitude would've given Toru the relief he needed. At least there wouldn't be much, if any, to explain because Toru is, well, Toru.]

Hey, it's Toru. Since I don't want to draw a lot of attention to myself, I decided to look through one of those windows the bracelet pops up and found you. [Boy he has never been so happy to see his nam. Of course that'll go down the drain once he starts exposing him BUT STILL--] I thought you'd like to know, even if I'm sure I'll regret it.

[ Maaaan, it's been a long day at the bakery, and Gau-san's disappearance means he has to wonder how long he can keep this job going, so when he gets home Hijiri's looking forward to just laying back and relaxing for the day.

Oh, what's this? Something in his inbox? Let's see. . .

Toru. They brought Toru here. The most important man in his life and his best friend has been put in danger on what will most likely turn out to be a whim of the gods.

Goddammit. ]

TORUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU~ [ prob. just woke up the neighbours there but AS IF HE CARES!! ]

What are you talking about, man! Does the stickly-strict Toru-kun think I'll expose him?

[Cripes did he jump no of course not hahaha that's funny.]

Of course you will! That's practically your responsibility in life, or so you've made it! [... Maybe he'll get a break here NOT gosh it feels just like home.]

[Worry not, Toru! He'll just introduce you to all his frands!]

Why, I'm hurt that you think my aspirations are set so low! [No matter how accurate that may be--]

[Oh, how wandahful.]

I'm not expecting anything less from you, you know. [But let's cut to the chase.] How long've you been here, saving the world?

[Oreful.]

Hm~, a couple of months? It's been lo~nely, you know?

[That's just silly looking.

Ah, but he'd seen him earlier - outside this place admittedly, but. You know. If gods could take you from your "world" like something out of a manga and say you have no way of going home while, at the same time, saying you've got to save the world and that there's a gate to go home open that's actually nothing of the sort... Still, it's pretty fishy.]

A couple, huh... And I doubt you could be lonely for long, you're pretty popular back home aren't you? You probably found someone else to bother.

[ so's your face. ]

Why Toru, you don't think what we have is special? I mean, sure, there are people like Chiyo-chan and Kurosaki and Conan-kun and Hamazura-san and Feifeiry-chan and Ange-chan and Yori-kun and so on, but it's just not the same!

[wow i will wound you.]

Don't tell me you went through bothering people to see if it'd fill your loneliness. That's seriously too many.

[ bring it. ]

It's just a circle of acquaintances, really~!

[It will be brought!]

You're not gonna make me meet them all, are you?

[ then I'll kick it to the curb! ]

Oho... now there's an idea, don't you think?

[and i'll stomp it!]

Forget I said anything. I'd rather stay out of the way of anyone, thanks.

[ it's immortal! ]

But there's so many people for you to meet, Toru!

[no way!]

No. I'm not risking myself more than I have to.

[ don't you try to deny it! ]

Come on now, there's no 'risk'!

[there's no way that's immortal!]

Any sort of 'exposure' is a risk. Keeping low key in a place like this might be best.

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