πππππππ, πππππ πππ ~
Did you miss me while I wasnβt here? Worry not, your prince is here now.
I look forward to interacting with everyone~ ππ
@ZOOLMinamin βNatsume-shi...
You /did/ sit by and do nothing. Remember? You cracked the hidden code in our song, you realized he was being held hostage β you knew all of it. And yet, instead of trying to help, you just mocked me. You didnβt even bother to look for him until it was too lateβ¦β
@ZOOLMinamin
After the conclusion of their last exchange, Nagi knew the matter could no longer be left unresolved. It was time to speak with ΕΉOOΔ»βs composer directly, to settle things face-to-face. With a steadying breath, he composed his message β aware that this decision +
@ZOOLMinamin ββ¦......β¦β
Once again, he was at a loss. He knew how kind-hearted Haruki was and how much he loved Nagi β and maybe that was exactly why. But stillβ¦ the thought ached in his chest. He should've stayed and gotten treated, just like Nagi had begged him to countless times.
@ZOOLMinamin Even if I understand your feelings, it was still wrong to withhold what happened to Haruki even though you had already figured everything out. To simply sit by and do nothing. Can we not at least agree on that?β
@ZOOLMinamin βThe truth is, you are not wrong to feel resentment toward me. I can understand where you are coming from. But that does not absolve you of your own part in this. +
@ZOOLMinamin ββ¦ I donβt know all the details of what happened between you two,β he began, his voice calm but sincere.
βBut one thing I can promise youβ¦ he cared about you just as much. He treasured you just as deeply. I am sure of that.β
@ZOOLMinamin He listened silently as Minami spoke, words catching in his throat. He had no idea how to respond.
A heavy silence lingered between them.
βNatsume-shiβ¦β
@ZOOLMinamin βIf I had known sooner, I..... I could have done something. I could have had more time with himβ¦..β
The words trailed off into a hollow silence, his composure crumbling under the weight of memory. He looked utterly defeated, haunted by fleeting images of his dear friendβs face.
@ZOOLMinamin You didnβt even try to help him! You simply sat there, clutching your resentment toward meβ¦ toward himβ¦ in silence.β
Without realizing it, his voice had risen. Even though causing a scene here was the last thing he wanted.
@ZOOLMinamin βBut tell me this β do you truly believe you hold no fault at all? That what happened to him was something I intended, or could ever have wanted?β
His eyes narrowed, his voice sharpening just slightly.
βBecause if soβ¦ then you are far more immature than I imagined.β
@ZOOLMinamin That is what ππ would have wished for as well. Andβ¦... I will not claim I cannot see where you are coming from.β
The heaviness in his chest returned, a pang of guilt cutting through him as the memories resurfaced. How powerless he had been when everything fell apart.
@ZOOLMinamin β... Please mind your words about this place. You are very fortunate to experience it at all before it closes down."
With a quiet exhale, he set his now-empty teacup aside, his gaze settling firmly on the man before him.
βNow thenβ¦ shall we get straight to the matter at hand?β
@ZOOLMinamin and began snapping photo after photo of Minami looking utterly bewildered beside "Kokona". He was definitely sending these to Torao Mido later.
Satisfied, he leaned back and returned to his tea, sipping leisurely as he waited for Minami to make his way over to the table.