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Ritsu’s expression softens. His eyes suddenly look puffy.
"Maakun..."
"I... I love you."
(I said it... I really, really said it...!)
Mao puts on his best puppy dog eyes.
"Aw, can't you make an exception for me, Ritchan? After all..."
Ritsu circles around Mao, a cheshire grin on his face.
"Is that right? How sweet, Maakun~ I'm blushing~"
Tori is vibrating against Mao's stomach. He hates this. He hates all of this.
"I, uh, wanted to look my best for you!"
Mao tries to step out into Ritsu's view, but Ritsu is in front of him before he has the chance to.
"Maa~kun~ Look, you're all fixed up~"
"Yay! You're a lifesaver. Literally.
Okay, here's how this is going to work."
"I want to make sure everything's perfect. She deserves that much. My greatest treasure.
My 'self'.
From the bottom of my heart... I'm so glad you're here to watch her die."
"Of course! The execution of the 'Arashi' everyone wanted to see.
A beautiful end to a beautiful lie."