[ San Lang? Hmm, Jun makes a mental note to remember the name, storing it away for much later.
And he's allowed to be lovey-dovey! Never has Jun ever experienced this feeling before, so it just so happens to be fresh, new and exciting. Scowling, he tries (and fails) to push Rinne away, and also fails at getting his senpai to quit messing with his hair. ]
Oi! Quit ruffing up my hair. I got no damn reason to be cocky 'sides being happy.
You think I'd forget? But what're they gonna do, seriously punish me and Ohii-san for being together? I'd really like to see 'em try.
[ Otherwise known as, not his first rodeo. Reimei was a shithole, this casino is a shithole, and the House can go jump for all he cares. ]
My feet are planted pretty firmly on the ground. And I don't give a damn what other people think, 'cause we're Eve and nothing's gonna stand in our way.
I'm sayin' they can mess with yer head and body anytime they want, and if you ain't careful, ya might start thinking you want to be here.
[He doesn't point out the potential issues they could get going home. Rinne isn't a stranger to how big a pain the system can be, but he doesn't want him to think of the issues back home yet.
Sure they can mess up our heads and bodies, but how will they mess with my feelings? And 'course I don't wanna be here...
[ He knows going home might cause scandals, unless Ibara sweeps this all under the rug. Besides all Jun has to do is stay true to himself, just as he promised. ]
[Messing with their heads and bodies was already an insane thing, so Rinne-- isn't too surprised if they found a way to deal with feelings too. Amplify it, numb it, confuse it... things like that. Not that it was his biggest concern, not in the grand scheme of things.
Mostly because there's too many things to be concerned about.]
Kyaha~ Well, good on ya for not being a pushover. Just remember not to get it to yer head and end up letting yer guard down.
[ Thinking about the House messing with their bodies is one thing, but if there is a way for them to mess with someone's feelings, he doesn't want to find out. After the question is posed, he remains silent for a moment, the words echoing in his ears. ]
D'you think they can, Rinne-senpai? 'Cause I don't want 'em messing with anyone's feelings.
[ Feelings are confusing enough, but every single person here deserves to find something or someone who makes them happy. ]
Well, it'd be no good if I let 'em. It's sorta a push and pull if I'm being honest. Back at Reimei, I dealt with a buncha crap, so it's nothing new. As long as you don't go and disappear on us again, I think things'll go smoothly.
Hey, that ain't my fault. I didn't even know I was gone until people started floodin' my inbox 'bout it.
[He isn't sure how to answer the question though, because well... He doesn't know the answer at all. He can't imagine it.]
I just don't see a reason to believe otherwise. I mean, we got dragged into a sex casino in the middle of nowhere, get compelled to fuck, and everythin' changes whenever it feels like. Puttin' logic on something illogical only works if ya ain't forcing it to fit yer morals at the same time.
Just don’t go walking ‘round any black holes! You’ve got a lotta people who care ‘bout you here, Rinne-senpai. Me and Ohii-san included!
[ In admission to people flooding his inbox. In fact, he and Hiyori “argued” about it one time. But alls well that ends well! Rinne-senpai’s alive and not a stone statue or otherwise! ]
Sounds like we’ve gotta be the ones sticking to our morals. The House doesn’t give a damn, and who knows what this place runs on. Unless it’s the ghosts making changes ‘round here.
[ He’s clearly joking about the last part… unless? ]
Hey, hey... If ya put it that way, it makes it sound like I went lookin' for 'em. I told ya, I was heading back to my room and woke up in someone else's bed.
[Did he tell him that? Well, now he knows. Clearly, he didn't go and look for black holes. They went looking for him!
Not that he expects Jun to believe that.
He grins widely at that suggestion though. Jun might be joking, but...]
Why, ya might be onto somethin' there, Sazanamin. Ya think the ghosts would?
Who knows with you, Rinne-senpai! I'm not tryna say you went 'round looking for 'em. Just saying it's better to avoid 'em! And I dunno if you ever told me 'bout that.
[ He's pretty sure that's not what Rinne told them at Great Tit, but it doesn't matter too much anymore. No one would actively seek out black holes, but in a place like this, maybe it's easy to get sucked into them.
Joking aside, who knows in this place? Some of the ghosts cry, scream and beg watching them undress and he's heard about what happens in Talon and Beak after dark. Not as if it's something he's experienced firsthand, only through "gossip." ]
Sometimes I think 'bout it. Right? 'Cause there's the real weird ghost in the change rooms over at Love Dove. Anyway, that's why I half-think the ghosts probably would. Weiss-san told me 'bout some other ghosts, too. You ever had something weird happen, Rinne-senpai? That's what I'm getting at.
Ye of lil faith, Sazanamin. I came back, didn't it?
... Oh yeah, speakin' of. A doppelganger tried to shank me in the library once.
[You know, normal ghost things. That all tracks from what he's experienced, though thinking about it, he doesn't know if he'd consider that as conscious effort.]
Ain't sure those ghosts are sentient enough to plan.
I guess you did, but next time you might not be so lucky.
... what? You're just dropping that on me with no context. What the heck didja do?
[ Where do these doppelgangers keep coming from?? First Weiss, now Rinne! Who might meet their doppelganger next? ]
I met one of 'em, during the Clubs game. Uh, what I think was one of 'em... All he was talking 'bout was death, and serving up some funky cocktails. But some of 'em can, or I think they can.
[ Maybe he needs to meet more ghosts to be sure, but meeting the one bartender was enough. ]
What makes ya think I did anything? I'm gettin' down on my luck here, y'know.
[He visited in the middle of the night for fun, to see if there were ghosts, and was attacked by shadow!Rinne. It's fine, he's in one piece. Not that he reveals that, because if he did then Jun will look for another reason to pin this on him. Even if he would be correct next time.]
Ah, right, that thing. Had to skip that.
[He was technically punished for it, but with the number of effects he'd been experiencing that time, the punishment barely felt any different from anything else. Rather, he wouldn't know which one it was.]
'Cause I know you, Rinne-senpai. You wanna always cause chaos somehow.
[ So much so he swears Ibara's had a million aneurysms dealing with the chaos of Crazy:B. Or the few times where Kohaku complained about dealing with Rinne's antics... Yeah, Jun doesn't quite buy it! ]
Good thing it was nothing like the Diamond's game.
[ No animal features, no forced horniess or activated suits. Well, for the most part! ]
Not much 'sides the bartender being some sorta ghost. But guess it's something 'cause I've got a better idea why some of the workers act all weird. Maybe some of 'em are not brainwashed but something else.
[ This is his best guess; Matoba gave him hints, but he hadn't come up with the entire idea on his own. ]
Well, if we're talkin' about worrying people, ain'tcha more in hot water than I am?
[Since Hiyori and Jun had absolutely no plans, as far as he knew, in sharing with anyone, that meant their situation is a bit dire right now.]
If ya ain't gonna go sleep with anyone but each other, at least go and do somethin' 'bout yer ranking. Coz if ya get too comfy, ya might end up like those guys.
[ He blinks a few times, clearly confused by Rinne's wording. Jun doesn't seem to think so! He hasn't gone missing, nor has he worried anyone here! (That he knows of.) ]
What're you talking 'bout? ... what's my rank gotta do with me only sleeping with Ohii-san? I doubt that's gonna turn me into some sorta ghost.
[ But you can change your rank? This is the first he's heard of it! ]
'Sides I'm the one living with him, so it's not like anyone can do much 'bout it.
Think about it. They brought us here to play the game, and the only way to get out is supposedly playin' the game. Now, if ya don't play, ya turn to stone. So, what happens if yer not adding to the card?
[Does that consider as playing it, if they aren't hitting any combos they need, after all? Rinne tilts his head at him, wondering if he'd get it.]
... yeah, so what? My thought 'bout it all is it's a buncha bullshit. I don't think they're gonna let us go home, 'cause how're we gonna find the right "cards"? They want us here, it looks good for 'em. And my guess is "nothing" happens!
[ He receives Hiyori's "card" each time, but he doesn't think there is a combo to hit or anything. And even if there were, what does he need to hit it for? Safe to say, Jun doesn't get "it." ]
Well, just saying... if I'm gonna turn into a ghost, I'll haunt you first.
Does it sound like I've found an alternative answer, Rinne-senpai?
[ He drawls back, not enjoying that he's being mocked. The answer is no, obviously, he hasn't found another way out. ]
Someone's gotta be! What's the point in wallowing in self-pity? And nah, I don't have 'em. I'm figuring it out while you're off doing whatever ya want.
[ Not that he cares and it's not his business. It's not a jab, he's only being honest. ]
Nope! Ya sound like yer shootin' yer mouth sayin' things with nothing to back it up, and it pisses me off. Hiyori-chan's burning out tryin' to find answers to keep ya safe and here you are actin' like ya know everything.
[Well, this wasn't why he was here. Sure, he picks a fight almost always at this point, but that's not Jun's fault. He's just throwing his temper at him.]
Ah, whatever. I lost my interest now. I was gonna make ya cook for me, but I think I'll just head to the casino today.
I'm not shooting my mouth, sayin' stuff. You want me to lie and say everything's fine, and I believe half of what people've been saying to Ohii-san?
[ That's why he thinks it's all bullshit; Jun knows it's getting to Hiyori. And how can he be pleased with how things are going? Especially now that Rinne's trying to pick a fight, which irritates him just as much. ]
D'you have any idea what it's like dealing with Ohii-san every single day? Taking care of Ohii-san is a full-time commitment. Don't bullshit me, Rinne-senpai. I know he's working hard. And now you're just pissing me off 'cause you assume I have no idea what's going on.
[ He crosses his arms in annoyance, leaning back with a sigh. Whatever, not like it's Jun's problem if Rinne doesn't want food anymore. He can't stop Rinne from gambling instead of eating, even if it's a terrible idea. ]
Well, ya shoulda thought 'bout that before you started going off at me.
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And he's allowed to be lovey-dovey! Never has Jun ever experienced this feeling before, so it just so happens to be fresh, new and exciting. Scowling, he tries (and fails) to push Rinne away, and also fails at getting his senpai to quit messing with his hair. ]
Oi! Quit ruffing up my hair. I got no damn reason to be cocky 'sides being happy.
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[A sex casino with dubious reputation and a lot of questionable events that definitely would test the strength of their feelings.]
Don't get yer head up so high in the clouds you forget to keep yer feet on the ground.
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[ Otherwise known as, not his first rodeo. Reimei was a shithole, this casino is a shithole, and the House can go jump for all he cares. ]
My feet are planted pretty firmly on the ground. And I don't give a damn what other people think, 'cause we're Eve and nothing's gonna stand in our way.
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[He doesn't point out the potential issues they could get going home. Rinne isn't a stranger to how big a pain the system can be, but he doesn't want him to think of the issues back home yet.
Instead, he squints at him.]
Unless ya do...?
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[ He knows going home might cause scandals, unless Ibara sweeps this all under the rug. Besides all Jun has to do is stay true to himself, just as he promised. ]
I'd do anything, 'sides what they want us to do.
[ Play Game 52, that is! ]
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[Messing with their heads and bodies was already an insane thing, so Rinne-- isn't too surprised if they found a way to deal with feelings too. Amplify it, numb it, confuse it... things like that. Not that it was his biggest concern, not in the grand scheme of things.
Mostly because there's too many things to be concerned about.]
Kyaha~ Well, good on ya for not being a pushover. Just remember not to get it to yer head and end up letting yer guard down.
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D'you think they can, Rinne-senpai? 'Cause I don't want 'em messing with anyone's feelings.
[ Feelings are confusing enough, but every single person here deserves to find something or someone who makes them happy. ]
Well, it'd be no good if I let 'em. It's sorta a push and pull if I'm being honest. Back at Reimei, I dealt with a buncha crap, so it's nothing new. As long as you don't go and disappear on us again, I think things'll go smoothly.
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[He isn't sure how to answer the question though, because well... He doesn't know the answer at all. He can't imagine it.]
I just don't see a reason to believe otherwise. I mean, we got dragged into a sex casino in the middle of nowhere, get compelled to fuck, and everythin' changes whenever it feels like. Puttin' logic on something illogical only works if ya ain't forcing it to fit yer morals at the same time.
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[ In admission to people flooding his inbox. In fact, he and Hiyori “argued” about it one time. But alls well that ends well! Rinne-senpai’s alive and not a stone statue or otherwise! ]
Sounds like we’ve gotta be the ones sticking to our morals. The House doesn’t give a damn, and who knows what this place runs on. Unless it’s the ghosts making changes ‘round here.
[ He’s clearly joking about the last part… unless? ]
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[Did he tell him that? Well, now he knows. Clearly, he didn't go and look for black holes. They went looking for him!
Not that he expects Jun to believe that.
He grins widely at that suggestion though. Jun might be joking, but...]
Why, ya might be onto somethin' there, Sazanamin. Ya think the ghosts would?
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[ He's pretty sure that's not what Rinne told them at Great Tit, but it doesn't matter too much anymore. No one would actively seek out black holes, but in a place like this, maybe it's easy to get sucked into them.
Joking aside, who knows in this place? Some of the ghosts cry, scream and beg watching them undress and he's heard about what happens in Talon and Beak after dark. Not as if it's something he's experienced firsthand, only through "gossip." ]
Sometimes I think 'bout it. Right? 'Cause there's the real weird ghost in the change rooms over at Love Dove. Anyway, that's why I half-think the ghosts probably would. Weiss-san told me 'bout some other ghosts, too. You ever had something weird happen, Rinne-senpai? That's what I'm getting at.
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... Oh yeah, speakin' of. A doppelganger tried to shank me in the library once.
[You know, normal ghost things. That all tracks from what he's experienced, though thinking about it, he doesn't know if he'd consider that as conscious effort.]
Ain't sure those ghosts are sentient enough to plan.
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... what? You're just dropping that on me with no context. What the heck didja do?
[ Where do these doppelgangers keep coming from?? First Weiss, now Rinne! Who might meet their doppelganger next? ]
I met one of 'em, during the Clubs game. Uh, what I think was one of 'em... All he was talking 'bout was death, and serving up some funky cocktails. But some of 'em can, or I think they can.
[ Maybe he needs to meet more ghosts to be sure, but meeting the one bartender was enough. ]
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[He visited in the middle of the night for fun, to see if there were ghosts, and was attacked by shadow!Rinne. It's fine, he's in one piece. Not that he reveals that, because if he did then Jun will look for another reason to pin this on him. Even if he would be correct next time.]
Ah, right, that thing. Had to skip that.
[He was technically punished for it, but with the number of effects he'd been experiencing that time, the punishment barely felt any different from anything else. Rather, he wouldn't know which one it was.]
So, what did ya learn from that?
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[ So much so he swears Ibara's had a million aneurysms dealing with the chaos of Crazy:B. Or the few times where Kohaku complained about dealing with Rinne's antics... Yeah, Jun doesn't quite buy it! ]
Good thing it was nothing like the Diamond's game.
[ No animal features, no forced horniess or activated suits. Well, for the most part! ]
Not much 'sides the bartender being some sorta ghost. But guess it's something 'cause I've got a better idea why some of the workers act all weird. Maybe some of 'em are not brainwashed but something else.
[ This is his best guess; Matoba gave him hints, but he hadn't come up with the entire idea on his own. ]
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[He just. Naturally is good at doing it. It's his gremlin energy riding off him in waves.]
Ain't some. Most of these guys don't have their own will. It pisses me off.
[He thought the village had been bad as a kid, but this? This is somehow even worse. No one would believe how much he hates it here.]
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[ Somehow it's hard to believe, or maybe chaos just finds Rinne instead. ]
That's what I'm tryna understand... Like what makes 'em lose their will. I'm no closer to figuring it out.
[ Is that how everyone here will turn out? A sentient being with no other way to go home? He'd rather relive Reimei all over again. ]
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[Since Hiyori and Jun had absolutely no plans, as far as he knew, in sharing with anyone, that meant their situation is a bit dire right now.]
If ya ain't gonna go sleep with anyone but each other, at least go and do somethin' 'bout yer ranking. Coz if ya get too comfy, ya might end up like those guys.
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[ He blinks a few times, clearly confused by Rinne's wording. Jun doesn't seem to think so! He hasn't gone missing, nor has he worried anyone here! (That he knows of.) ]
What're you talking 'bout? ... what's my rank gotta do with me only sleeping with Ohii-san? I doubt that's gonna turn me into some sorta ghost.
[ But you can change your rank? This is the first he's heard of it! ]
'Sides I'm the one living with him, so it's not like anyone can do much 'bout it.
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[Does that consider as playing it, if they aren't hitting any combos they need, after all? Rinne tilts his head at him, wondering if he'd get it.]
Ya might actually turn into a ghost~
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[ He receives Hiyori's "card" each time, but he doesn't think there is a combo to hit or anything. And even if there were, what does he need to hit it for? Safe to say, Jun doesn't get "it." ]
Well, just saying... if I'm gonna turn into a ghost, I'll haunt you first.
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[He says cheerfully, and maybe a bit too mockingly. No, not maybe. He's definitely mocking him.]
Yer always so sure of yerself, ain'tcha Junjun~? Got all the answers to this place, then?
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[ He drawls back, not enjoying that he's being mocked. The answer is no, obviously, he hasn't found another way out. ]
Someone's gotta be! What's the point in wallowing in self-pity? And nah, I don't have 'em. I'm figuring it out while you're off doing whatever ya want.
[ Not that he cares and it's not his business. It's not a jab, he's only being honest. ]
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[Well, this wasn't why he was here. Sure, he picks a fight almost always at this point, but that's not Jun's fault. He's just throwing his temper at him.]
Ah, whatever. I lost my interest now. I was gonna make ya cook for me, but I think I'll just head to the casino today.
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[ That's why he thinks it's all bullshit; Jun knows it's getting to Hiyori. And how can he be pleased with how things are going? Especially now that Rinne's trying to pick a fight, which irritates him just as much. ]
D'you have any idea what it's like dealing with Ohii-san every single day? Taking care of Ohii-san is a full-time commitment. Don't bullshit me, Rinne-senpai. I know he's working hard. And now you're just pissing me off 'cause you assume I have no idea what's going on.
[ He crosses his arms in annoyance, leaning back with a sigh. Whatever, not like it's Jun's problem if Rinne doesn't want food anymore. He can't stop Rinne from gambling instead of eating, even if it's a terrible idea. ]
Well, ya shoulda thought 'bout that before you started going off at me.
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