Of course. [like no hesitation] I don't think he realizes - but he's sort of... helping make my wish come true all by himself. He always says that I do a lot for him but... I'll do everything I can to make him happy. I know he keeps a lot to himself, but... we're gonna keep trying.
[a little nod.]
... I think he's just always been afraid of building these connections with people. We're so different that I don't know if I understand why but... I'm happy that he's trying. I'm going to make sure he doesn't regret it.
I think I can understand why, but that's why people like us need people like you guys to push us into being better. You balance him, Senri. That's your job and that's what partners are supposed to do. I don't really know what he was like before this, but he's always been really nice to me...sometimes he just visits to see me when he doesn't have to. And I asked him to try and get to know people and maybe I bribed him a little, but he's trying.
...both of you are trying really hard, and that's the most important thing. Supporting each other is the best thing you can do in a relationship, I think.
If you can obtain a wish on your own, guess you really don't need yours here. I never thought about it that way.
Thanks for bribing him. I kept getting him to try but.... even back home, other people had to tell him that they were friends first. He's not really about initiating that sort of thing on his own, but I get really worried about him being alone. It sounds like you, Merriment, the other gods... You wouldn't let him be alone. I'm really, really grateful.
[he can't even begin to say how much taka means to him, and knowing that taka was taken care of, when senri couldn't be with him? it means the world]
.... but - yeah. I think... Ishirin-san said it before. That his wish was something he could still work toward without needing it granted.
A lot of us know what it's like to be alone, I think, and don't want to see that for you guys. Merriment especially. [She shakes her head.] I know it's hard to believe, but…we do care about you guys. It was inevitable since we started getting to know you guys.
…it may be worth asking everyone if they feel the same way and figuring out your next step from there. It might inspire them to really think about what they're playing for.
Is it hard to believe...? [senri laughs at that quietly] I don't know Rise-chan, I think that's one of the few things that I believe in more than anything else. That the gods have all come to care about us in their own time... since you all were people once too, right?
But... yeah, you're right. I'll - try to figure out what to do. Even if all I can do is talk to people, I guess I'll just chat everyone's ear off.
Most of us, yeah. Even knowing that, I think some of you are still angry we brought you here...and I get it, but I wish it wasn't that way.
...I was an idol before the ascension, Senri. I thought it wasn't that big of a deal, that I was smiling and singing and making people happy. But my message spread a lot further than that. So don't sell yourself short, 'kay?
.... I guess, but.... I still think it's up to people to make the most of their situations, too. We're all here, but it doesn't have to be all bad. I don't think... it's even mostly bad. I think it's mostly been good, despite everything.
[despite the heartache.
but he'll offer her a smile at that]
Thanks Rise-chan. I'll do my best - like always. But... being an idol suits you, I think. That's not surprising at all.
Whether you guys notice or not? You've all grown and changed a lot since the first week. That alone has been worth it.
But I know you will. I've always had faith in that. [She laughs though.] You think? That wasn't always true, but I'm glad to hear it now. I just hope it stays like that even as a goddess.
[so that they can enjoy what time they have left. but he smiles at her at that]
I'm sure it will... I didn't tell you - but right after going to Cheri's Costume Hall that first week, having a quick chance to dance with you was the other thing that made me feel right at home. You carry a really comforting energy with you.... I'm sure that's why your followers are all so loyal, too.
Ray-kun told me that it was weird being on Love, which never gained a new follower for a while but - you were never going to lose a single one of them either, because they were so loyal.
[...that's maybe one of the nicest things anyone's said to her because she's just staring at him for a moment before there's a very soft smile.]
I'm only as strong as the people around me. I think we all are. [...] My followers are some of the greatest people I've ever met. I don't think I could have made it this far and made the decisions I have without them.
We will...I'm not giving up just yet. I have to keep fighting for them. [Their ice cream is maybe melting by now.] We still have time...let's see what we can do together.
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And you'll help him get his wish even if he doesn't get it here, too, right? Both of you. Working together. [Right?]
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[a little nod.]
... I think he's just always been afraid of building these connections with people. We're so different that I don't know if I understand why but... I'm happy that he's trying. I'm going to make sure he doesn't regret it.
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...both of you are trying really hard, and that's the most important thing. Supporting each other is the best thing you can do in a relationship, I think.
If you can obtain a wish on your own, guess you really don't need yours here. I never thought about it that way.
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Thanks for bribing him. I kept getting him to try but.... even back home, other people had to tell him that they were friends first. He's not really about initiating that sort of thing on his own, but I get really worried about him being alone. It sounds like you, Merriment, the other gods... You wouldn't let him be alone. I'm really, really grateful.
[he can't even begin to say how much taka means to him, and knowing that taka was taken care of, when senri couldn't be with him? it means the world]
.... but - yeah. I think... Ishirin-san said it before. That his wish was something he could still work toward without needing it granted.
It inspired a lot of people.
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…it may be worth asking everyone if they feel the same way and figuring out your next step from there. It might inspire them to really think about what they're playing for.
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But... yeah, you're right. I'll - try to figure out what to do. Even if all I can do is talk to people, I guess I'll just chat everyone's ear off.
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...I was an idol before the ascension, Senri. I thought it wasn't that big of a deal, that I was smiling and singing and making people happy. But my message spread a lot further than that. So don't sell yourself short, 'kay?
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[despite the heartache.
but he'll offer her a smile at that]
Thanks Rise-chan. I'll do my best - like always. But... being an idol suits you, I think. That's not surprising at all.
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But I know you will. I've always had faith in that. [She laughs though.] You think? That wasn't always true, but I'm glad to hear it now. I just hope it stays like that even as a goddess.
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[so that they can enjoy what time they have left. but he smiles at her at that]
I'm sure it will... I didn't tell you - but right after going to Cheri's Costume Hall that first week, having a quick chance to dance with you was the other thing that made me feel right at home. You carry a really comforting energy with you.... I'm sure that's why your followers are all so loyal, too.
Ray-kun told me that it was weird being on Love, which never gained a new follower for a while but - you were never going to lose a single one of them either, because they were so loyal.
And that's all because of you.
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I'm only as strong as the people around me. I think we all are. [...] My followers are some of the greatest people I've ever met. I don't think I could have made it this far and made the decisions I have without them.
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[ . . . ]
We'll all just have to work hard together for that goal.
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