[ this is a lot at once, and he's not quite making the connection that this kid is doing this for a DEEPLY NICE reason, and is instantly distracted by the ... five dollars? ]
Ah-- yes. Me too. I have to take care of Ylfa. She can't be on her own. I mean, she can, she's quite strong, and extremely terrifying in certain circumstances, but she is a child.
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I-- What? Really? You'd want to? [ HUH, ] Wait. Really?
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Yes. I knew right away.
[ that he'd want to invite him. he just had to confirm he wasn't a frog cosplayer. there is absolutely no lack of confidence here. ]
I already have one person though.
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[ wait, ]
You do not have to pay me.
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[ that has nothing to do with anything ]
...You don't need anything in exchange?
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[ he gets it, actually. Solidarity. ]
No? Well, apart from the typical expectations of being a team, in that we will probably be involved in some life threatening situations together.
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[ that throws him into a brief thousand-yard stare before he nods. ]
Teams stick together through everything. And anything. [ ... ] I'm Haruka Nanase. You can talk with your teammate, but don't forget my request.
[ join his swim club ]