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[There was something odd about the question, but Kazuya couldn't quite put his finger on it. Was Alois's company better than none? Yes. Loads better. He was slightly crazy and weird and tiring to deal with, but, he was... okay? He kept Kazuya busy from his own worries, in any case, since he was such a handful]
Yeah. I wouldn't be hanging around you like this if I thought you were troublesome or too annoying, or something like that.
[It's a question he likes to ask, because he likes to hear the answer. Someday it won't come as a surprise when he keeps asking it simply for that reason. Being acknowledged feels good, even if it's a backwards kind of acknowledgement— not troublesome or too annoying instead of something directly kind... It's something. One day he'll weasel a proper compliment out of you, Kazuya.]
That's no surprise at all. [that sour grapes attitude is so charming, hehe] I think I might be flattered!
[Kazuya pursed his lips together slightly, taking Alois's comments as mocking. He knew he wasn't the smoothest with his words, but geeze... pout pout pout]
[Don't look at him like that and then ask him those questions, that's practically inviting him to be a little snot in return. He's torn between habitual sassing and the great mystery that is honesty.]
[...what kind of response was that? He felt like he was being led into some sort of trick...]
I think you do. I mean, you, um, hugged me and ask me to do things, so. [a little awkward now, almost a little shy...] Those are good indicators. I think.
[Kazuya sounded genuinely surprised - that was... the first time anyone ever said that. Even Yuzu, who was used to his grumpy attitude, said that Kazuya needed to work on being a little nicer]
Thanks... [He actually looked happy! Ah, Kazuya, you're so simple]
[Let no one accuse Alois of having impossibly high standards (although he still kinda does). He reaches over, but right, he's not supposed to pinch cheeks... A stranger but still arguably (arguably) affectionate pluck to his shoulder will have to suffice.]
Don't get cocky, now. [yea because that's a real risk]
Well, I don't know them all that well, so I'd feel weird bossing them about. I'll just hide it really well under my mattress or something. I'm on the bottom bunk, so...
[Although, he was on alright terms with Ventus, even if he didn't speak to the guy as often as he should...]
Wha- of course I can manage! I'm awkward, not socially incompetent!
[Well, not completely incompetent anyway! He can manage a conversation!] Besides, it's not a matter of communication, it's a matter of manners! I...I think, anyway.
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Yeah. I wouldn't be hanging around you like this if I thought you were troublesome or too annoying, or something like that.
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That's no surprise at all. [that sour grapes attitude is so charming, hehe] I think I might be flattered!
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Hn. Well, what about you? Do you like my company?
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I wonder. [ah] I think so, but what do you think?
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I think you do. I mean, you, um, hugged me and ask me to do things, so. [a little awkward now, almost a little shy...] Those are good indicators. I think.
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Got it in one! [at least one of them isn't shy—] You're one of the only people here who's actually nice to be around at all, you know.
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[Kazuya sounded genuinely surprised - that was... the first time anyone ever said that. Even Yuzu, who was used to his grumpy attitude, said that Kazuya needed to work on being a little nicer]
Thanks... [He actually looked happy! Ah, Kazuya, you're so simple]
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Don't get cocky, now. [yea because that's a real risk]
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[He totally will.
In any case, Kazuya's housing block finally comes into view, and he is distracted from his pouting by the sight of it] Oh! There we are! Dead ahead.
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—Oh. [Oh right, they were doing something.] Say...
[will this be important-] You'll make sure the people you live with leave it alone, won't you?
[ok guess not]
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[Although, he was on alright terms with Ventus, even if he didn't speak to the guy as often as he should...]
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Just tell them it's yours and to keep their hands off. [....] You'll have to speak to them, though. Will you manage?
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[Well, not completely incompetent anyway! He can manage a conversation!] Besides, it's not a matter of communication, it's a matter of manners! I...I think, anyway.
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You think. [HMMM] Well, that's good enough. I don't really care what happens to this stupid broom, as long as I never see it again.