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[ Well, that... certainly was a thing that happened. Viktor wishes he could unsee what he witnessed in the library, but it seems like it has etched into his memory forever. Thinking about it makes him sick to his stomach, and eventually he decides that he needs something to keep his mind off it, at least for a little while.

So around noon, a note goes up on the fridge: ]

If you need a distraction after what happened today, come to the dining room at 6 pm.
There will be food and we'll be playing truth or dare!
♥ Viktor Nikiforov ♥

[ There's also a cute doodle of himself underneath his signature. Later in the day, he writes copies of said note and slides them under everyone's doors. ]

[ Those who come to the dining room at will find that Viktor has made plenty of borscht, pancakes and open-faced sandwiches for them. He isn't the best chef ever, but it tastes pretty good and will fill you up! There's also juice, water, and a few bottles of alcohol for those who are old enough to drink; try to be responsible, okay.

And for the truth and dare, he's prepared shots of hot sauce as punishment for those who refuse a dare. ]

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...E...Eh? M-Me?

[ OH SHE'S SO EMBARRASSED??? SHE'S FLATTERED BUT??? Orihime hides her face in her hands because she's turning pink... ]

U-Um! W-Well, that's--

[Oh no

OH NO

He must salvage this]

O-of course I like you! You're really nice, who wouldn't like you? But Silver's reading into things, it's not like that!

[Is he lying here? He thinks he isn't, but who knows.]

[ She's still blushing, oh my goodness?? ]

I-I like you too, Watanuki-kun, you're a good friend; and I think you're cute, too!

[ IS THAT A GOOD RESPONSE TO THIS SORT OF THING... ]

[A...friendship confession? Is that what this is?

Watanuki is unsure of how to feel about this.]

W-well good! Because you're a great friend too! And very cute!

[Why are they saying this like it's a love confession

This is stupid]

[ this is so dumb.

but.

some claps over here, with her usual seriously neutral expression. good job, you two. ]

[ No one can probably hear her, but Elda whispers onto the air, very, very softly, like the voice of Satan in the back of your mind ]

But he doesn't even want to touch...

...You're both cute.

[Why are they getting so embarrassed over declaring their friendship? They aren't dumb like Gold...]

[That is your fatal flaw, Silver.

They are both exactly as dumb as Gold.]

[ Now all we need is "Will you go on a friend date with me" and we're set ]

R-Really?

[ "Cute" means...cute, right? Or is it the other kind of cute that she's seen in dramas before? Either way she's still. Really flustered about this... ]

Um--t-thank you! I think you are, too! [ you said that already hime ]

Yeah, I...Yeah.

[So. That was a thing.

Is this the part where they sit together in awkward silence until a distraction comes along and saves them? Because that's sure what it feels like.]

[ YUP...It is definitely that time. It is awkward. ]

I...um...

[ KYA ]

[NO NEED TO SIT AROUND IN AWKWARDNESS, FOXDAD IS HERE

He came in a little late, but was here juuuust in time to catch this... c...on...fession... of some kind and even if something horrifying just happened, it puts a small smile on the fox's face. Because it's hilarious, honestly. Look at these children.]

Aw, would you look at that? Five people are dead and yet we still have room for some schmoopy teen romance in here... now isn't that cute?

[WOW NICK COULD YOU NOT???

Watanuki looks positively scandalized for a moment there. Because Nick is right, it really does look like some stupid teenage romance bullshit. Even if it was totally about being friends and not about love at all.

So his initial response is a shocked one, not an angry one.]

Wha- There's nothing romantic about this at all!

I-It's not like that, Nick-kun!!

[ LISTEN THEy'RE JUST

having a GOOD friend moment, okay. Come on Furry Dad ]

Uh-huh.

[Sorry kids, but it's pretty obvious that Nick doesn't believe you here.]

I mean that wasn't a very romantic confession, that's for sure. You could have at least brought flowers or chocolates to set the mood.

Well it wasn't a romantic confession because it wasn't meant to be romantic! If I actually liked Inoue-san like that, I would tell her!

[Lies, if he actually liked her he would hide it forever.]

What, are you saying calling her cute and saying that you like her isn't good enough for a confession?

Of course not! I said 'like', not 'like'!

[...okay it's different words in Japanese. Blame the translator.]

Y-Yes! I'm pretty sure it's that like and not the other one!

[ As far as she's concerned anyway?! ]

Sooooo you guys are telling me you don't like each other? You don't want to kiss each other? Don't think that it'd be fun to spend time holding hands or cuddling in front of a fireplace while we all continue to drop like flies around you?

[what is even the difference between like and like... nyall are weird]

Nick-kun!

[ OKAY it was all fun up until that last part; Orihime turns more serious, frowning at him. ]

That will never be the case, and you know it--there's no way either of us will idly sit back and let everyone else get hurt, including you!

["But you're having this party after someone just died" is something Nick thinks about saying but... nah, he doesn't want to be that much of a party pooper.

Instead, he just rolls his eyes at Orihime's words, obviously either not believing them or thinking they're stupid.. maybe both.]

I really doubt any of you would actually care if a "guileful" fox ended up getting hurt or killed -- but it's a nice thought though. Keep it up and maybe you'll be able to make your own line of motivational posters.

I would care.

[ You're dealing with anime protags here Nick

But she means it. She really, really would be upset if Nick were to get hurt or killed. ]

Do you remember when we saw Christo-kun last week? You told me you were glad it wasn't me, in your own way. I don't forget that sort of kindness. [ ... ] You are my friend. Of course I don't want anything bad to happen to you.

...

[You know, he actually.. isn't sure what to say to that. He's not surprised to hear it, no. Because it just seems like something Orihime would say but.. it still takes him aback a little.]

Okay, okay. You don't need to get all cheesy on me, Red.

[will he ever call someone by their actual name]

I know you guys wouldn't just ignore everyone else to make out or whatever -- you're both huuuge softies. You'd probably be the first to know if someone got hurt around here.

[Oh no that's...really cute.]

Aah... How sweet, you two.

we'll make it happen, we'll turn it around

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