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RIP IN PIECES 08.13.15 - END GAME

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[gnasher]

Oi, shut up! None of that's the point, idiot!

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You're the one that brought it up!

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And, it's fine. You know. --not that that happened. But that you made mistakes. It's a natural thing that happens. It's the sort of stuff you learn from.

...I thought you two were kind of like, a perfect couple.

[He really doesn't want to admit that, but it's true. It isn't jealousy, or envy, it's just..... sometimes Maki thinks he could be a better boyfriend.]

[gnasher]

You're kidding, right?

[an incredulous noise, which he then realises could be taken as ungrateful. he's not -- he's definitely not, and he rushes to clarify]

I mean, I'm not saying we've got it bad, but no couple's perfect. Sometimes we fight, or don't understand eachother. We get on eachother's nerves or forget important stuff.

[...]

I don't think it's about trying to be perfect, even. It's about trying really hard. Like any sport, y'know? Talent only gets you so far, the rest is what you put into it.

[and both Makoto and Rin put effort in, every day, to nurturing their relationship -- maybe that's why they seem like such a perfect couple, to an outsider]

[Maki may not think he's a good boyfriend; Rin is of the opinion that anyone can get better at it, since he has, in just a short year]

If you never try anything, you won't learn anything about eachother.

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It isn't that I don't try, it's just... I don't know.

[He doesn't intend to sound so unsure of his motivation for dating Toudou. At this point there no way he could ever think of their arrangement with any regret. It's just still surprisingly new, and no matter what, everything he does with him needs to matter. This relationship is so important that he worries over the most ridiculous things, even when there's nothing to worry about at all.]

I want to make sure Toudou's happy while we're here. I want this to really count. Before we go back home.

[Before things go back to the way they were.]

[gnasher]

I can understand that. -- We're both going abroad when we get back, and everything. Long distance'll be a pain.

[Rin in no way thinks that the end of Holly Heights will be the end of his romance; clearly, he thinks the same for Makishima]

So, what makes him happy? -- Apart from you, that's obvious.

[not said particularly flatteringly, or even as a joke; it's a statement of fact]

[climber]

[There's silence, as if he's not going to respond until:]

Hills and mountains. Attention. Girls. --if I'm generous, I can cover one of those things.

[gnasher]

Don't invite girls onto your anniversary date.

[gnasher]

[but then there's a silence as Rin considers, and he eventually comes up with]

Make the day all about him. Maybe he'd like, you know, getting a massage from you, and a nice meal. Bring him somewhere he can show off. Like a karaoke bar or a place to dance or something. End the night somewhere high, where you guys can look out over the view together.

[climber]

I wouldn't, even if Asuka volunteered. [Especially with what happened during the group date.]

His singing is terrible.

We'll do that then.

[gnasher]

Wait, is that what you think he'll want? It has to be you making it special, oi.

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Don't give me suggestions and then tell me not to do them.

[gnasher]

Don't put no thought into your own anniversary! If you were my boyfriend, I'd kick your lazy ass!

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I'm not. What does that have to do with anything?

[gnasher]

Focus on the important part of what I said.

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I'm paying attention, okay?! [Spoken a bit gruffly.]

I'm trying and I'm listening, and I... I'm going to make it good. For him.

[gnasher]

[hmph]

Good.

I think you'll manage it.

[climber]

[There's a quiet scoff, but even though it's a shitty way to give him confidence, Makishima appreciates it.]

It's not that hard, you know. That guy's way too simple. It doesn't matter what we do. As long as he's with me, he's happy. Like I don't even need to make an effort. [...] I still want to.

[gnasher]

Then do it! What are you telling me for?

[GET MOVING]

[climber]

This is the last time I ask you for advice.

[No it's not.

He hangs up.]