[ Hishi's been especially happy lately, since she gets to eat lunch with Riu and Riu's friends who aren't Ohmi and Kaiza! Friends!! She and Riu get along great now that there's no misunderstandings between them, and while being second-best to Hishi stings a little for Riu, she's made it clear that she wants to compete with Hishi fair and square, so now they're friendly rivals.
On the other hand, there are also times over the year where Hishi seems deep in thought—almost troubled? And today, she finally tells Hilda and Alyssa—her best sources of information, besides Kaiza—what's on her mind. ]
What... does it mean if your heart starts beating fast sometimes? Am I getting sick?
[ hilda being hilda, her brain jumps right to a baby crush over sudden tachycardia. and she looks pretty pleased about it—first hishi starts smiling and making friends, and now this! she's practically a normal teenager (who also knows poisons). ]
[ for this part, alyssa simply chinhands and excitedly waits for hishi to spill the deets, nudging her shoulder against hilda's. besides, all she'd do is tease even more and poor hishi is already dealing with a lot right now. ]
Because when I look at his tests, I don't understand how he came to the conclusions he did.
[ Read: Hishi cannot comprehend the minds of those less capable, and therefore cannot tutor.
But she's quiet for a moment, thinking. ]
... Still, I guess he's nice. He's always patient with me, even when I don't know what everyone else already seems to. And he helped me become friends with Riu... and sometimes, he pats me on the head, although I don't want to catch any stupid germs from him.
[ ... Wait— ]
What does my feelings about Kaiza have to do with my condition?
You know, this sounds real serious... I'm not even sure we're capable of handling this!
[ unlike hilda, alyssa is a little better at hiding her amusement, sealing her smile away behind a stony lineface. almost reminiscent of hishi when they first met her... ]
Maybe, but it doesn't have to be. Sometimes crushes are just... when you like someone a little more than usual. They can lead to love eventually. But you don't have to figure it all out at once.
[ love is a very big idea to jump into right away—hilda's entertained admirers but she's never been in love. ]
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On the other hand, there are also times over the year where Hishi seems deep in thought—almost troubled? And today, she finally tells Hilda and Alyssa—her best sources of information, besides Kaiza—what's on her mind. ]
What... does it mean if your heart starts beating fast sometimes? Am I getting sick?
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Hmm... that sounds serious.
[ a serious case of PUPPY LOVE ]
Can you think of anything that's setting it off?
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Awwww, it sounds like our sweet little Hishi is growing up!
[ FOR ONCE HER CHRONIC BLUSHING IS ON POINT. ]
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But to Hilda's question— ]
... It frequently happens when I'm around Kaiza.
[ Sorry, Hishi is het. Riu can be her side ho instead. ]
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but for now, she smiles knowingly. ]
And how do you feel about Kaiza?
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He's stupid. If it wasn't for Ohmi tutoring him, he'd be failing his tests.
[ She apparently does not realize what Hilda is trying to ask her. ]
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That's nice, dear. But what do you like about him?
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[ Read: Hishi cannot comprehend the minds of those less capable, and therefore cannot tutor.
But she's quiet for a moment, thinking. ]
... Still, I guess he's nice. He's always patient with me, even when I don't know what everyone else already seems to. And he helped me become friends with Riu... and sometimes, he pats me on the head, although I don't want to catch any stupid germs from him.
[ ... Wait— ]
What does my feelings about Kaiza have to do with my condition?
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she chews her cheek to bite back a laugh as hishi spells out her crush for them, though the smile leaks into her words anyway. ]
I don't know—what's your verdict, Alyssa?
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[ unlike hilda, alyssa is a little better at hiding her amusement, sealing her smile away behind a stony lineface. almost reminiscent of hishi when they first met her... ]
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Why? Do you know what's happening to me?
[ IS SHE DYING ]
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My diagnosis is... [ she very seriously reaches out and boops hishi's nose ] you have a crush.
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You're sooooo cute, Hishi!
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A crush...? Are you saying this is... love?
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Maybe, but it doesn't have to be. Sometimes crushes are just... when you like someone a little more than usual. They can lead to love eventually. But you don't have to figure it all out at once.
[ love is a very big idea to jump into right away—hilda's entertained admirers but she's never been in love. ]
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[ puppy love... ]
You should let him know sometime. You know, once you've got things figured out.
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[ well. more like hilda will. alyssa's more of a cheerleader. ]
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[ Hishi's voice trails off, as she appears to think about this. Also, thanks Alyssa, her moms are the best.
Too bad about Alyssa's lack of combat ability, though. ]