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[Winter was now over and spring had just started. Minato kind of missed the snow, but at least the weather was cool and comfortable instead of being too cold. For a change of pace as he wandered outside, now that the space event was over, he decided to head to the Checkerboard Hills. He hadn't been there often. It was time to check it out again.

That is, if checking it out meant doing a once-over on the checkered patterns from dark to light, then ending up laying in one of the darker square patches, his comm device off to the side as he looked up at the sky.

It's spring here and spring at home. School would be starting again, if he were there and time progressed.

Were these questions even fair? Did he have too much time on his hands, playing around with or thinking about 'what if' in a place that may make him forget his existence here at all?]

..... Would you rather be dead at home or alive here?

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[It really did feel nice to receive a hug. Like Minato, it's been a long time since she's received one and she almost didn't even remember how it felt. As an idol, she had to watch everything she did but now she and everyone were free in this place.

(ME TOO and now I have the sudden urge to go re-read them. AWW MINATO, she'll be super happy and give him all the hugs back.)

The compliment causes her face to heat up with a blush and she starts to giggle even more.]

Why thank you!

[She playfully pokes his arm.]

Aren't you quite the charmer? I think my face is red! I'm sure you've charmed over quite a number of people.

[Minato took that poke to the arm since he knew he deserved it. How many times could he say that he had hugged an idol anyway? Maybe ten minutes ago he just did. Still! There were more hugs after this too, he knew there would be.

(They will have all the hugs!)]

Maybe. I'm just me.

[Was that charming though? He didn't do too much, just hung out with a few of the girls and gave them gifts. He always thought of them as his close friends but nothing more.]

[How modest! Now she's practically giggling non stop at him as she continues to playfully poke him a few more times before pulling away. In a way, that made him more charming. She always did appreciate how he was so chill about everything.]

That's what I like about you! I'm happy that Minato is... well, Minato. I know that I wouldn't change a thing about you.

[There wasn't a trace of doubt in her words anymore and she truly meant that. She also made a vow to herself, that she would be more true to her feelings from now on.]

[Minato'll still take all those pokes since he still deserved those. Hardly anyone talked with him this casually or were this playful with him. He appreciated that someone could be comfortable around him and he could be comfortable around her.]

Mn, you'll always be Sayaka to me.

[He didn't know how else he could change. But if someone liked it, maybe that was okay. And no matter how she was or what she had to do at home, she was always his friend and always Sayaka to him.]

I'm happy to hear that.

[It was comforting listening to him talk. Even if Minato did change, she would still like him no matter what. She didn't care, Minato would always be Minato to her. One of her closests friends that she's had the pleasure of meeting.]

I can't thank you enough for talking to me! I'm really happy getting to know about your life and I feel relieved that I got to share mine with you.

[She finally stops poking him and instead, she gives him a gentle pat on the shoulder.]

Let me know if there's ever anything I can do for you! I'll always be here for you no matter what.

[Minato didn't intend on burdening anyone with details of his life or death, but sometimes it was reassuring or a relief to have someone help hold him up. Knowing more about her though helped him too: He knew that he'd have to work even harder to protect her and to make sure she could be safe. Going back home was inevitable, but she should be worry free as much as possible while here.]

Thank you. Call me anytime, okay?

[But since she did offer, he thought he could ask her a favor:]

Hm. ... I want ice cream. Want to join me?

[Since it's ice cream. Ice cream is the best. He could have ice cream three meals a day.]

I sure will, thank you, Minato. You can always call me too, for anything.

[What a great favor! That's one favor she can't imagine anyone turning down. However, she playfully pretends to ponder.]

Hmmm, let me think about that for a second.

[It doesn't take long for her to start giggling and she even winks at him before standing up to make her way towards the door.]

Hehe, just kidding! Of course! I would love to join you for ice cream. Thank you for inviting me. The both of us could really use some ice cream right about now.

[Ice cream is truly the best. If she could, she could definitely eat it for three meals a day too. Along with cake!]

[Awesome, he'd call on her whenever he did then. It was a deal. He smiled and then quickly turned his thoughts on food and in this case, ice cream. Having ice cream with company was the best. He couldn't really ask for anything else.

He followed her then so they could go partake in that ice cream.]

Thanks. Now I know who to call too whenever I want some.

[Ice cream was always a good go-to as a pick-me-up or as a comfort food. She was right and it was the perfect time to get some.]

You're welcome and thank you for inviting me!

[She couldn't stop smiling at the idea of eating ice cream Minato everytime they were craving it. It was hard to believe that just a few minutes ago Sayaka was a sobbing wreck but now she felt so happy it almost felt like that was completely behind her.]

I'm so happy, Minato! I'll be sure to call on you too if I ever want ice cream too. We can even go after our Wednesday music practices!

[Not only was ice cream great, she got to share it with one of her closests friends and that made the experience even better.

When she had peaceful moments like these in Wonderland, it made her remember that everything would be okay. She had hope that somehow, everything will work out.]

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