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.
Not even close. I'm sayin' if yer gonna be so sure about what's true or not in this place, ya better back it up with more than just bared teeth and shaking fists. The less options ya give yerself, the more ya back yerself into a corner.
[Which, to be honest, is why he thinks Hiyori is struggling so much. Rinne too, in the opposite direction, when he doesn't know which one is the truest path to take. In the end, he chose the conventional one-- ironic, but only because he's yet to find a better path that doesn't have the consequences he's avoiding.]
Yer the one who decided to date 'im, not me. If ya find it that much of a burden, do you wanna break up with him?
.. does anyone know what's true or not? This place keeps messing 'round with us, so we can't do much else but fight against it. I'm not tryna back myself into a corner, but d'you believe everything at face value?
[ That's why he dislikes what people have been telling Hiyori. He can clearly tell it's bothering him. He'd have to be a complete idiot otherwise, but he knows Hiyori's feeding into it, and Jun's unsure what to do but bare his teeth and shake his fist.
It hits him, just how much everyone around him thinks it's a bad idea. Having a relationship fostered in a place where it shouldn't be, where anyone could come in and steal Hiyori away from him, is a daunting thought. How could anyone handle that? Not only that, he wants to be in a relationship. Waking up next to Hiyori each morning makes him the happiest person in the world as if life couldn't get any better. ]
Huh...? I don't ever wanna break up with Ohii-san. First of all, I'm not sayin' it's a burden. Yeah, that guy's annoying, needy, and demanding, and maybe there's something wrong with me, but I like where we're at. And second of all, I wanna keep taking care of Ohii-san for the rest of my life.
There's believin' things at face value, and there's choosin' the battles I'm willing to take. I got no reason to believe they're tellin' the truth or lyin', but I ain't just closing my options coz I don't wanna do a thing.
[But then, Rinne had always been that way. He had to do things that lowered his pride in order to get where he was, and while it sure made him jaded, it kept him surviving despite the harsh reality. It wasn't the best way to think and he knows it, and maybe-- maybe that's why he's annoyed.]
Then you two talk about shit properly. Yer problem's bigger than just not wantin' to screw other people for a possible scam.
So, what're you doing 'bout it then? Like would ya go up against the House if it came down to it?
[ It's not that Jun refuses to accept the truth, but that's why he finds himself in this predicament. His stubborn pride and deep-seated fear of physical contact are the root causes of this predicament. However, it's also due to him being an idol, and now he's worried about cheating on Hiyori. ]
Look, it's not gonna be easy talking 'bout it with Ohii-san. And I know that! Our problem's not gonna fix itself, but I'm just... so far in this shit.
[ And going against something he believes in just annoys him. ]
Junjun, yer hurtin' my feelings here. Ya sayin' ya don't know the answer to that until now?
[Yes. The answer is yes. He will in fact fight them, rather sneakily yet aggressively, as he always has with ES when they try to pull the wool over their eyes. He doesn't like being manipulated, after all.]
Well, if yer worried 'bout cheatin', maybe ya just need a third party who doesn't mind just watchin'.
[ … saying is how he wants to end it. Jun knows Rinne’s capabilities when it comes to fighting, he’s seen first-hand how deep his capabilities can go. So the answer is yes, Jun knows that for sure.
It’s the second thing that comes out of Rinne’s mouth that catches him off guard. Eve’s suite didn’t have a canopy surrounding their bed for nothing! (Though, it’s there to keep the House from watching.) ]
Look, Rinne-senpai, what you’re saying is sorta impossible. Ohii-san doesn’t want anyone watching… I don’t want anyone watching! Something like that is not gonna happen, even giving that sorta “performance” sounds all wrong.
[ What if you can’t get it up and you become the laughing stock of the casino!? Your name will be infamous as the person who has “stage fright” and it’ll follow wherever you go.
Never say never, Sazanamin. I ain't sayin' ya gotta be a P**nhub regular, but if ya trust someone who wouldn't mind watchin', ya might at least get their card. It ain't cheating if they ain't participating.
[He shrugs, but he won't push it further than that. He isn't exactly an exhibitionist himself, even if he does like to perform for a partner.]
[ What the heck is a P**nhub? His poor, innocent ears! ]
I dunno, 'cause what if I trust the person but Ohii-san doesn't? And vice versa...
[ He can't even question Rinne, because, of course, Rinne knows. Is there anyone here he trusts enough? Sure, maybe if it were Rinne or Leo, only due to them being from home. Would anyone want to watch them? Eve's fans certainly would, but who really cares about idols here? ]
Well, I mean... have ya ever had a third-party watch?
Never really asked one, but I guess if I wouldn't mind so long as everyone's in agreement.
--Which goes back to my point. Ya both talk about it, and pick someone ya both trust. Like I dunno... Ask Lion-kun. Betcha he'd be all for it.
[Surely Leo would find inspiration somewhere in all that sex to write music. Does that count as an orgasmic experience when Leo was into that? He isn't sure.]
Hmm, right. Guess I've gotta think 'bout it more...
[ Someone like Tsukinaga-senpai? Thinking about it, he'd be the safest bet. It's already difficult to trust anyone, let alone someone you may sleep with. ]
It sounds sorta crazy askin' Tsukinaga-senpai. D'ya have anythin' against it? 'Cause at the end of the day you'd be someone we trust.
[ And would Leo only want to do it because they asked, is Leo even into it? Jun has questions, some of which make him feel uneasy. ]
... Yer askin' me to watch ya beat yer meat or do the horizontal tango with Hiyori-chan?
[Jun, this is actually the nicest thing you have ever said to him here. Not that Jun isn't normally nice. but offering food is inferior to being told he was trusted.
Don't let Ohii-san hear you say that... but guess so? Uh, outta everyone here.
[ He's trying the nice thing now! Besides, when Jun thinks about it, not that he has at great length... Well, trusting anyone, is a lot more difficult. ]
Thinking 'bout it some more... I'd, uh, trust ya the most.
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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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[Which, to be honest, is why he thinks Hiyori is struggling so much. Rinne too, in the opposite direction, when he doesn't know which one is the truest path to take. In the end, he chose the conventional one-- ironic, but only because he's yet to find a better path that doesn't have the consequences he's avoiding.]
Yer the one who decided to date 'im, not me. If ya find it that much of a burden, do you wanna break up with him?
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[ That's why he dislikes what people have been telling Hiyori. He can clearly tell it's bothering him. He'd have to be a complete idiot otherwise, but he knows Hiyori's feeding into it, and Jun's unsure what to do but bare his teeth and shake his fist.
It hits him, just how much everyone around him thinks it's a bad idea. Having a relationship fostered in a place where it shouldn't be, where anyone could come in and steal Hiyori away from him, is a daunting thought. How could anyone handle that? Not only that, he wants to be in a relationship. Waking up next to Hiyori each morning makes him the happiest person in the world as if life couldn't get any better. ]
Huh...? I don't ever wanna break up with Ohii-san. First of all, I'm not sayin' it's a burden. Yeah, that guy's annoying, needy, and demanding, and maybe there's something wrong with me, but I like where we're at. And second of all, I wanna keep taking care of Ohii-san for the rest of my life.
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[But then, Rinne had always been that way. He had to do things that lowered his pride in order to get where he was, and while it sure made him jaded, it kept him surviving despite the harsh reality. It wasn't the best way to think and he knows it, and maybe-- maybe that's why he's annoyed.]
Then you two talk about shit properly. Yer problem's bigger than just not wantin' to screw other people for a possible scam.
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[ It's not that Jun refuses to accept the truth, but that's why he finds himself in this predicament. His stubborn pride and deep-seated fear of physical contact are the root causes of this predicament. However, it's also due to him being an idol, and now he's worried about cheating on Hiyori. ]
Look, it's not gonna be easy talking 'bout it with Ohii-san. And I know that! Our problem's not gonna fix itself, but I'm just... so far in this shit.
[ And going against something he believes in just annoys him. ]
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[Yes. The answer is yes. He will in fact fight them, rather sneakily yet aggressively, as he always has with ES when they try to pull the wool over their eyes. He doesn't like being manipulated, after all.]
Well, if yer worried 'bout cheatin', maybe ya just need a third party who doesn't mind just watchin'.
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[ … saying is how he wants to end it. Jun knows Rinne’s capabilities when it comes to fighting, he’s seen first-hand how deep his capabilities can go. So the answer is yes, Jun knows that for sure.
It’s the second thing that comes out of Rinne’s mouth that catches him off guard. Eve’s suite didn’t have a canopy surrounding their bed for nothing! (Though, it’s there to keep the House from watching.) ]
Look, Rinne-senpai, what you’re saying is sorta impossible. Ohii-san doesn’t want anyone watching… I don’t want anyone watching! Something like that is not gonna happen, even giving that sorta “performance” sounds all wrong.
[ What if you can’t get it up and you become the laughing stock of the casino!? Your name will be infamous as the person who has “stage fright” and it’ll follow wherever you go.
But Jun’s curious, so! ]
… have ya done it like that before?
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[He shrugs, but he won't push it further than that. He isn't exactly an exhibitionist himself, even if he does like to perform for a partner.]
I ain't got yer issue, so never really had to.
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I dunno, 'cause what if I trust the person but Ohii-san doesn't? And vice versa...
[ He can't even question Rinne, because, of course, Rinne knows. Is there anyone here he trusts enough? Sure, maybe if it were Rinne or Leo, only due to them being from home. Would anyone want to watch them? Eve's fans certainly would, but who really cares about idols here? ]
Well, I mean... have ya ever had a third-party watch?
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--Which goes back to my point. Ya both talk about it, and pick someone ya both trust. Like I dunno... Ask Lion-kun. Betcha he'd be all for it.
[Surely Leo would find inspiration somewhere in all that sex to write music. Does that count as an orgasmic experience when Leo was into that? He isn't sure.]
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[ Someone like Tsukinaga-senpai? Thinking about it, he'd be the safest bet. It's already difficult to trust anyone, let alone someone you may sleep with. ]
It sounds sorta crazy askin' Tsukinaga-senpai. D'ya have anythin' against it? 'Cause at the end of the day you'd be someone we trust.
[ And would Leo only want to do it because they asked, is Leo even into it? Jun has questions, some of which make him feel uneasy. ]
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[Jun, this is actually the nicest thing you have ever said to him here. Not that Jun isn't normally nice. but offering food is inferior to being told he was trusted.
Wow.]
Ya trust me for that?
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[ He's trying the nice thing now! Besides, when Jun thinks about it, not that he has at great length... Well, trusting anyone, is a lot more difficult. ]
Thinking 'bout it some more... I'd, uh, trust ya the most.
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