thefoundation | [CONTINUE + 4] INTRO

[After so long a trip, you're all finally here. Taken through a hidden passage inside of the very mountain itself, you find yourself standing in front of a field of flowers, growing well due to the open roof above it. If you look up, you can just make out the shimmering colors off of the barrier - looking almost like the shine off of a soap bubble.

Try not to trample on the flowers as you approach the open, purple gate. And remember to wear your masks, now that you're here!

...Still, the sight of the yellow flowers waving in the wind....such a cheery sight fills you with determination for what's to come.

Welcome to the Underground.

...Again. The loop happened again, and you're here. Everything is the same.

Someone who was dead is alive again.

The trial...it was...you remember only up until Gilgamesh was FOUGHT against, and then...nothing.

You feel you shouldn't try to remember anything beyond that.

Not only that, But more monster names have faded from your memory.

...When will this end?]

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I'd trust you with my life, Osamu.

[She says that, firmly.]

A-And... and any life we might decide to bring about later, too. So. S-So, have a little more confidence in yourself, o... okay?

A work in progress. It's definitely a work in progress.

[and it's now time to resume being the obnoxious, in-the-way person by kissing at her neck.]

O-Osamu!

[That neck goes ruby red.]

C-Careful...! This caramel mix is really hot!

I'm careful, I'm careful~ You can trust me with your life, remember?

[though he is laughing a bit]

Yeah, my life; not your physical safety!

[It's decanted safely, though, and she heaves a sigh of relief.]

...phew. Now we just need the pudding mix and to refrigerate it for a while.

[she is correct. he wasn't not thinking about himself there. lol.]

About how long will that take?

About forty-five minutes in the oven, and an hour, maybe two in the fridge.

[She gently shakes him off so she can bend down to slide the water bath into the oven.]

We'll have to find a way to kill time...

Well...

A hot bath, maybe...

.........Osamu.

[A long pause ensues.]

Do you want me to say that line, while I'm wearing an apron?

Hitoka, there are children around.

[literally one of the things keeping him to PG ratings, listen.]

An edited version, then?

[She touches her chin, turning thoughtful.]

The senpai on the team always said that sort of thing was a boyfriend's dream...

Your senpai isn't wrong. There's just also timing and setting involved.

In this case, your timing was flawless and the setting is the problem.

[curse being in a inn kitchen where anyone can just walk in]

When it comes to teasing, it's live by the sword, die by the sword. If nothing else, you and Xian-kun have taught me that.

[So she ducks out of her arms and takes a few steps away, linking her hands and looking up at him earnestly.]

So... would you rather have a bath first? Dinner? Or... a kiss?

[Suffer in PGurgatory, Dazai.]

[lifts an eyebrow]

Did you think I was meaning a bath alone?

The big tubs are back over in Hotland, darling.

What? Too much shame to squeeze in with me?

Too sure that Xian-kun will try to squeeze in too.

Wei-kun knows just as well as I do that sometimes there can be just one-on-one moments.

...Osamu, banter aside, are you asking for company?

[but banter]

... yes.

Okay.

[why is he so weak to direct things like this still. a mystery.

but now it's time to reach for her hand]

[She laces her fingers with his, squeezing gently.

Picking two options at once is kind of cheating, but spoiling you once in a while should be fine.

[...'once in a while'??? Hitoka, please.]

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[huffs, pulling her in close]

You always spoil me.

Not always...

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