[ It probably says something for Shinjiro's insult where there's no attempt at correcting him. He just gets a barely audible sigh and eyes rolling for his efforts. ] That's why I said 'next time'. Don't just take advantage of his kindness.

[ Kids these days. It's the only lecture he receives, and it's all he figured was worth saying, but then Shinjiro continues.

And continues.

And continues.

And Shinjiro gets to watch as he's dismissed like dust, then reappearing back into conscious thought; first tolerant, then surprised, but by the end sliding into something close to shock. Or absolute horror. Maybe both. Were the narrative to pin a good, emotionally gripping set of words to it, it would like to divert all attention to this piece of literature. Surely, it will help you put to mind the exact level of trauma we're dealing with here. This is not mere words, Shinjiro spouts. This is Worse.

This is Genuine Heartfelt Intent.





Oh God, wherever thou may be, what the hell does he do about this- ]

Your sentiments are appreciated. [ oh no oh no oh no this going to get worse, he knows it's going to get worse, but an attempt still has to be made- ] You should put down the apple, Aragaki.