If I tell them to deliver it to me directly, it'll be obvious that I'm the one who did that to them, won't it? I'd like to try and avoid putting a bigger target on myself, if possible... Maybe I could have them hide it inside the piano.
[ that's a place they don't think anyone would regularly check.
His question is a little harder to answer. ]
Right to the hard questions... Haha. [ Mizuki rubs their head. ] I wonder... Do you think Ambition-san is trustworthy at all? If she meant what she said about the culprit being someone no one suspects, then I have a few potentials. If not... There are some people I consider more suspicious than others. Cinque-kun and Entrapta-kun, for example.
The piano is an option. The lid opens, and very few people touch it anyhow. It would simply be a matter of retrieving it before someone else thinks to, but it shouldn't be a problem.
[...mmmmm. ] Our powers don't work on each other, but as for Ambition herself...it's hard because I believe she could be. But she is a very determined girl. Do you suspect someone who may be aligned with her then? I haven't spoken to Cinque-san or Entrapta-san.
[ they shake their head, raising their hands a little. ]
No, no, no - during the last trial, she said that the killer was someone that nobody suspected - something along those lines, at least. Both the god and the murderer themself. Going off that logic, I was going to look at the more "innocent" players in the game. According to her, we have some good actors.
[ as for Cinque and Entrapta: ]
Cinque-kun's statue lists her as violent. Her ditzy attitude would be a great cover to keep people from suspecting her. On the other hand, Entrapta-kun's been deeply involved in all the trials, despite being relatively socially detached from the rest of us. She could be trying to manipulate things that way. Furthermore, both of them seem capable of the sort of playful sadism inflicted on Mizuno-kun this week... although Mizuno-kun herself could be considered suspicious on that account, as well.
In that regard, your thinking is sound. Ambition rarely says things that are irrelevant, so considering her words is important. I would find it unusual if Ai-san would inflict her own wound, but at this rate perhaps we can't rule anything out.
Between Cinque-san and Entrapta-san, which do you find most suspicious?
Attempting to find proof is more than some people are doing, Mizuki-san. And there's nothing wrong with following a gut feeling. Though...you have some time to make a decision. Observe them a little more this week.
[...] In my own life, I knew someone who was very special to me. A boy who liked cute things and cakes and appeared incredibly non-threatening. Simultaneously, he was from a family of martial arts champions and was a champion himself. [He lifts both hands in a shrug.] Cinque-san may be incredibly ruthless in secret, or perhaps she's exactly as she is and knows how to defend herself. It's worth a second look at both of them before you make a decision.
It's a start. And that will be one step closer for the trial.
[There's a displeased little hum then.] It may be interfering, though I suppose opinions aren't exactly the same as fact. You could ask me about people and I could provide opinions on them. That would only be opinions.
[...is he emphasizing the word opinion in case the oath comes back to bite him? Yes.]
[ yeah, they get it. They give him a little wry smile. ]
Of course. We're friends, so it's only natural I'd ask for your opinions, right? [ it's not a lie... ] All right. What do you think about Uchiha-kun? The younger one, of course.
A very confused individual. He could be dangerous if not tamed, but for now...I think at least, this week, he'll be safe. I believe he could be an individual with his heart in the right place but he often acts without thinking.
[ how like Tamaki, hoping he'll be safe rather than wondering if he'll be out killing someone. Once again, they feel slightly guilty, but they do a good job not showing it. ]
How rude. It's hard to believe he's your age, considering how immature he is.
[ they were about to call him an ungrateful brat, but then they remembered he's a grown-ass man... ]
How about Jakuzure-kun? She wanted to try visiting a lot of you the other night.
[Tamaki Suoh is a good boy who wants to believe people are good. He doesn't really mind answering these questions either.]
Does this mean Mizuki-san finds me mature? [There's a smile, teasing them a little but letting the subject go not long after.] Jakuzure-chan plays beautifully. [There's a nod to the piano.] We've made arrangements to play together now and then and she may be one of the few people to appreciate the art. It's hard to understand her true intentions, though I believe she has something big to win for.
On the other hand, she's very opinionated herself. Very blunt. I admire that, in a way.
[ they just dote on him because he's also a very cute younger one... ]
I feel about the same. She told me she wants to trust me - she even wanted to share gods. But I'm having a hard time grasping her real nature, so I thought it wouldn't be a good idea.
[ even if they also like her - they have to be reasonable. Just liking someone isn't a good enough reason to make themself vulnerable. ]
I'm happy to hear so. [It's fine, Tamaki is good with being a man and also being doted on. He won't be picky about that. Nevertheless he listens to Mizuki's assessment of Nonon and nods along.]
Fascinating...do you know why she wishes to form an alliance with you? I wasn't aware you had spoken very much. [Tamaki checks on Mizuki enough, but not all the time.] While I trust you greatly, I believe you've made the right decision to wait and see what cards she's holding to the chest, so to speak.
[Especially as numbers begin to thin out...] I would encourage you to continue speaking to her, however. She isn't a bad ally to have if you can understand her.
You don't need to tell me that! I like her, you know. Feisty girls are cute.
[ however, she has not crossed the threshold of cuteness that means mizuki trusts her. unlike tamaki. ]
Anyway, she told me that if she didn't start trusting people, she wouldn't get anywhere. A sentiment I agree with, actually. Being like Uchiha-kun isn't a good way to play this game.
[ TO BE HONEST... they at least look a bit sheepish about it, although more defensive. ]
Majima-kun and Ishikirimaru-san are the only two that I'm confident can be trusted not to hurt me. And you. [ more than he's already hurt them by bringing them here, anyway. ] Connor-kun might be worth looking into.
[ yes, madoka is conspicuously absent from this list, and so is senri... ]
...I've only spoken to Majima-san at length, and I believe he has good intentions. Why Connor-san? [He won't ask about Senri or Madoka, though those are interesting choices. Oh well. As far as he's concerned this is just how Mizuki is.]
[ maybe ishikirimaru killed a robot but he had good intentions so it's Fine ]
He's an android. Much more advanced than the robots I'm used to, but judging by how he behaves around me and the others, I don't think he has the emotional capacity to manipulate others. Of course, that also means he might be easy for someone else to use... but he seems to care a lot about preventing more killings.
[ she has no suffix because she asked them to just call her zoe, and who are they to deny her? Mizuki just shakes their head, though, leaning back in their chair. ]
... Like I said, all I have are guesses. [ a melodramatic sigh; they continue in a playful whine. ] Tamaki-kuuun. Can't you give me some divine inspiration? I'm tired.
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[ that's a place they don't think anyone would regularly check.
His question is a little harder to answer. ]
Right to the hard questions... Haha. [ Mizuki rubs their head. ] I wonder... Do you think Ambition-san is trustworthy at all? If she meant what she said about the culprit being someone no one suspects, then I have a few potentials. If not... There are some people I consider more suspicious than others. Cinque-kun and Entrapta-kun, for example.
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[...mmmmm. ] Our powers don't work on each other, but as for Ambition herself...it's hard because I believe she could be. But she is a very determined girl. Do you suspect someone who may be aligned with her then? I haven't spoken to Cinque-san or Entrapta-san.
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No, no, no - during the last trial, she said that the killer was someone that nobody suspected - something along those lines, at least. Both the god and the murderer themself. Going off that logic, I was going to look at the more "innocent" players in the game. According to her, we have some good actors.
[ as for Cinque and Entrapta: ]
Cinque-kun's statue lists her as violent. Her ditzy attitude would be a great cover to keep people from suspecting her. On the other hand, Entrapta-kun's been deeply involved in all the trials, despite being relatively socially detached from the rest of us. She could be trying to manipulate things that way. Furthermore, both of them seem capable of the sort of playful sadism inflicted on Mizuno-kun this week... although Mizuno-kun herself could be considered suspicious on that account, as well.
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Between Cinque-san and Entrapta-san, which do you find most suspicious?
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[ Mizuki pauses, then sighs, crossing their arms. ]
But in the end, this boils down to simply my gut feelings. I don't have any proof.
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[...] In my own life, I knew someone who was very special to me. A boy who liked cute things and cakes and appeared incredibly non-threatening. Simultaneously, he was from a family of martial arts champions and was a champion himself. [He lifts both hands in a shrug.] Cinque-san may be incredibly ruthless in secret, or perhaps she's exactly as she is and knows how to defend herself. It's worth a second look at both of them before you make a decision.
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Even if she's innocent, I'll have at least narrowed the potential suspect list.
[ a pause. in truth, they want to ask him more about his life and his friends, but they have more important things they need to focus on here. ]
Tamaki-kun, is there anyone you think is suspicious? Or would telling me that be "interfering?"
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[There's a displeased little hum then.] It may be interfering, though I suppose opinions aren't exactly the same as fact. You could ask me about people and I could provide opinions on them. That would only be opinions.
[...is he emphasizing the word opinion in case the oath comes back to bite him? Yes.]
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Of course. We're friends, so it's only natural I'd ask for your opinions, right? [ it's not a lie... ] All right. What do you think about Uchiha-kun? The younger one, of course.
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...also he crushed one of my roses. [:( ]
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How rude. It's hard to believe he's your age, considering how immature he is.
[ they were about to call him an ungrateful brat, but then they remembered he's a grown-ass man... ]
How about Jakuzure-kun? She wanted to try visiting a lot of you the other night.
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Does this mean Mizuki-san finds me mature? [There's a smile, teasing them a little but letting the subject go not long after.] Jakuzure-chan plays beautifully. [There's a nod to the piano.] We've made arrangements to play together now and then and she may be one of the few people to appreciate the art. It's hard to understand her true intentions, though I believe she has something big to win for.
On the other hand, she's very opinionated herself. Very blunt. I admire that, in a way.
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[ they just dote on him because he's also a very cute younger one... ]
I feel about the same. She told me she wants to trust me - she even wanted to share gods. But I'm having a hard time grasping her real nature, so I thought it wouldn't be a good idea.
[ even if they also like her - they have to be reasonable. Just liking someone isn't a good enough reason to make themself vulnerable. ]
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Fascinating...do you know why she wishes to form an alliance with you? I wasn't aware you had spoken very much. [Tamaki checks on Mizuki enough, but not all the time.] While I trust you greatly, I believe you've made the right decision to wait and see what cards she's holding to the chest, so to speak.
[Especially as numbers begin to thin out...] I would encourage you to continue speaking to her, however. She isn't a bad ally to have if you can understand her.
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[ however, she has not crossed the threshold of cuteness that means mizuki trusts her. unlike tamaki. ]
Anyway, she told me that if she didn't start trusting people, she wouldn't get anywhere. A sentiment I agree with, actually. Being like Uchiha-kun isn't a good way to play this game.
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Has your list of people you trust grown since we last spoke?
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[ TO BE HONEST... they at least look a bit sheepish about it, although more defensive. ]
Majima-kun and Ishikirimaru-san are the only two that I'm confident can be trusted not to hurt me. And you. [ more than he's already hurt them by bringing them here, anyway. ] Connor-kun might be worth looking into.
[ yes, madoka is conspicuously absent from this list, and so is senri... ]
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...I've only spoken to Majima-san at length, and I believe he has good intentions. Why Connor-san? [He won't ask about Senri or Madoka, though those are interesting choices. Oh well. As far as he's concerned this is just how Mizuki is.]
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He's an android. Much more advanced than the robots I'm used to, but judging by how he behaves around me and the others, I don't think he has the emotional capacity to manipulate others. Of course, that also means he might be easy for someone else to use... but he seems to care a lot about preventing more killings.
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Do you know anyone who's close to him?
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[ she has no suffix because she asked them to just call her zoe, and who are they to deny her? Mizuki just shakes their head, though, leaning back in their chair. ]
... Like I said, all I have are guesses. [ a melodramatic sigh; they continue in a playful whine. ] Tamaki-kuuun. Can't you give me some divine inspiration? I'm tired.
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[ they lean in again, resting their chin on their hands. ]
Suspects would be better, right? In the end, allies won't let us win.
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... I know. But I haven't been very good at that so far, have I?
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