Profile:Hifu Club (Also known as the Sealing Club): consists of 2 members, one female one male. They are not an ordinary club, their activities concentrate on exposing boundaries. Renko, the girl of the club, has an ability to tell time and place by looking at the moon. She is also skilled in gathering information about doors to other worlds. Marian, the guy of the club, is capable of seeing the entrances to those worlds. His other feat is being able to travel in his dreams to strange places and bring junk back. Due that, the actual club activities are kept secret, so they sometimes encounter problems if someone questions them.
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R:Hey, do you know what time it is? M:It's too late for a joke. M:(Although it's true I'm late again.)
R:I meant, it's time to investigate boundaries of course! R:Just take a look at those photos! *Hands over a folder of cheaply made snapshots*
M:Is this, your finger in the shot? R:Of course not, I didn't make those photos. I'm a professional you know! *Humph*
M:So where did you get those anyway? R:I have my secrets Mister Marian. R:(I can't say I just printed them from a website, it would sound really weak. *Silly tongue*)
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R:I'm really excited that we are finally doing something! This will be our first club activity! M:Indeed, I'm thrilled as well M:*Quiet and with little energy* Woho...
R:Actually, have you ever did this before? It's my first time, and I'm not sure what should I bring. M:Whatever you want, I already have what's required.
R:How about an ICP Atomic Emission Spectrometer? A Total Gas Chromatograph? A Nuclear Precession Magnetometer? M:(That's a lot of stuff, for me to carry *Alarmed*) M:We don't need to drag along that much junk, seriously.
R:Oh? Who said something about extra baggage? Those are already installed on my phone! M:Of course, modern youth are hopeless without a cell, and that's true for me too. *Downed* M:(Although I can't stop to wonder how did my partner get all those apps?)
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*Looks at the moon* R:(I think it's about time a Boundary should turn up, I will leave pointing me towards it to Marian)
M:*Waits patiently looking into the distance* R:*Turns to Marian* R:(The moonlight reflected gently on his shining blond hair, my heart... *Thumb thumb*)
R:02:48:76. R:(You supposed to say "Tonight's a full moon, how romantic isn't it?", You idiot!) M:Eh? (She's mumbling like an alarm clock again.)
M:Have you seen a ghost? R:*Trembling shyly* Mind your the boundary! R:(How do I keep making a fool of myself like that?)
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M:Oh, if I turn this there should be a boarder appearing from within this grave.
M&R:(Both stare at each other for a moment.)
R:Well go ahead then~ *Encouraging voice*
M:Is this okay? *Sweating* R: Just hold it, like for a minute and let me take some pictures! *Joyful*
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R:You're 3 minutes 27 seconds late, this time. M:*Stareeeee*
R:(He's starting at me so some reason, did I messed up my make-up or something? *Awkward*) M:Well, you have unsettling eyes Renko. *Timid* R:(Ah! That's a relief, I guess.)
R:Why thank you for that spot on observation. I was worried that... M:Your secrets are safe with me, don't worry. R:(Wait, what? *Uneasy*)
M:The ability to tell time and place by looking at the moon and stars. R:Oh that! *Surprised* Thanks I guess. R:(Although, why I was expecting something more disturbing?)
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M:So Renko, have you made any new discoveries about the entrance to the Hakurei Shrine? R:Unfortunately nothing. *Shrugs*
R:But I was thinking, maybe we could take a break or even put it to rest. R:(I'm at my limit! *Fatigued*) M:If it's that tiring perhaps we should. I don't want you to overheat because of that.
R:Ahaha~ *Smiling* Thanks! But I was meaning to ask you about one other thing. R:I have my personal curiosity of a researcher, however.. *Gestures with hands crossed over* R:Ever since you realised your ability, what made you decide to expose boundaries?
M:Even if it's life-threatening and can even put the whole world as risk. M:I do it because it's fun. R:*Muddled and wary* Oh... I see. *Afterwards the incompetent club continued with very little activity*
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M:Hey Renko, take a look at this. (At Onsen)
Imagination = Ripped 6-pack, killer abs.
Reality = Flat as ironing board. R:(No muscles whatsoever. To think, it's probably the same with me. *Worried clenches flabby tummy*)
R:Okay, starting next week, for the sake of our activities, you and I are going to the Gym! M:Ah, yes I have heard about that story lately. So you think there's a boundary there too? R:(I wonder if boxing is sufficient for muscle gain... *Infuriated fist on fire*)
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*Rinnosuke and Marian are done studying together, they sit idling*
M:(I should start the conversation somehow, how about..) M:Hey, what is your type?
K:What do you mean by type? M:(Looks like he doesn't understand, I should just ask him directly then.)
M:Do you like girls Kourin? K:No, girls are scary. M:(I guess this topic is tricky after all *Uneasy*)
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M:This is my friend, I am taking him to a library. R:Nice to meet you, I'm Renko Usami! S:Rinnosuke.
R:So.. how long do you guys know each other? K:*Silence* M:About a year ago, via studies.
M:We were doing group assignments and we both ended up in the same one. R:I see...
M:I guess you could say we became good friends after that. K:No, we didn't. R:(Rinnosuke-san doesn't say much, but he's a okay guy I guess.)
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M:Kourin what is the purpose of this thing? K:It's a remote control...
M:Kourin how about this item? K:It's a hat...
M:Kourin could you tell me why do you have so many folders on this computer? K:To have you ask me stupid questions.
M:I see, so there are items you can't tell me about. M:(His ability has its limits I see) K:(His annoyance is limitless it seems...)
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*At campus* R:(Hey, isn't that Rinnosuke-san?) R:Heeeeyyy!
R:How are you? We haven't meet since that last time. K:Wait... are you...
K:That guy's girlfriend? R:Huh? *Head tilt* R:You mean Marian-san? Aren't you guys friends?
K:He's Annoying. R:(That's a little harsh, even for him) K:He doesn't know how to keep his mouth shut. R:(I can agree with that though. *Hmm hmm nods in agreement*)
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R:About your ability.. M:As I said it's inevitable, I just see them. R:No I meant...
R:How you can tell it's a boundary from a non-boundary? M:Oh it's *Thinks* M:I guess you could say guts.
R:Ehehe~ *Giggles* that's actually funny, you know. M:I'm sorry, but it's not. M:You see...
M:I come from a lineage of extraordinary people. My eyes were genetically modulated to perform such operations. R:You're an alien?! *Thrilled* M:No.
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M:Renko, let's talk about my dreams. R:Okay, is there anything new you wanted to tell me?
M:Lately I have been thinking about how they impact my mind. R:Oh, I see. M:Not just the fact I can bring items back, but if they have any psychological meanings. R:Sounds really interesting, tell me more! *Enthusiastic*
M:There was this one dream where a girl gifted me cookies out of sheer generosity. And another where a girl appeared in a bamboo forest setting herself in fire. It.. *Sigh* gives out a really warm feeling for some reason. R:(Wait, are his dreams always full of girls?)
M:But I hid myself from them, so I'm not sure if that's the only meaning. R:(Shy with girls, that's understandable *nods*)
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M:Renko, I have concluded a method we might go to the dream world together. R:Oh, I wonder?
M:You have to sleep with me. R:Eeh, what? *A little surprised but not yet embarrassed or angry*
M:If we hold hands when we fast asleep, we should also share the same dream together. R:Are you making this up? *Now agitated*
M:No, I have made an experiment first and it worked with my... teddy bear. R:You did, what? R:(What is this guy doing sleeping with a Teddy bear at his age? *A little repulsed and sad for Marian*)
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R:Hey, Marian, I wanted to ask you something. M:Sure, go ahead. R:I might be too much for you but...
R:How does it feel to have such vivid dreams? My dreams are usually boring if I remember anything at all. M:Huh? Didn't we talk about it already? R:I mean if it's thrilling, are you enjoying them?
M:Not as much as I think I should, they are usually as unexciting as watching a cheap jump scare video on the internet. R:(Maybe we should go watching something together? *Pounders*)
R:So, is there any movie you wanted see lately? M:I'm interested, but let me pick the theatre... R:(Oh, you have a play in mind? *Surprised*) M:... a place where we could find new boundaries. R:(Nope, he's about that again. *Let down*)
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M:We need to talk, Renko. R:Yes what's the matter? *Perplexed* M:What's my name? R:It's Marian right? M:No, my real name.
R:Mariaenbairaous Heauran *Mumbles something incomprehensible* M:No, that's not it. R:So then... R:*Writes his name on a piece of paper* Is that it? M:*Shakes his head* Try reading it.
R:I can't... *Embarrassed* M:Let me try then *Both pause for a second*
M:I can't read it either. I guess Marian is okay. R:(Then don't ask if you can't read your own name even! *Eyes Bolting*)
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C:Hey, how have you been? I haven't seen you since the last mixer. R:Well I was busy with.. C:*Finished for her* With your club?
R:You could say that, but many other things happen. C:Oh I see how it is now. *Wink wink* R:What are you...
C:*Takes point and leans towards her* So tell me, how did it go? The date? R:Come down. We just *Thinks* R:(Maybe it's okay just to say we are dating, he's a pretty guy I must say.)
C:Oh, so it's like that? He's meeting someone else outside the club? R:Stop making assumptions and let me explain first! R:(I must be a pretty lucky girl. I'm the only one for him, I think? *confused*)
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R:Well... he's tall, long blond hair, full of dreams and talkative. C:That sounds so much like a fairy tale's prince. Aww! I like feel I'm falling in love myself! *Doki doki* R:(Although skinny, absent-minded, lacks empathy and common sense)
R:We have been in the same club for quite some time now, but I wonder if he feels close as well. C:I hope so, I'm rooting for you both! *Thumbs ups*
C:Actually, you never told me his name, now that I think of it. R:Oh yea, well.. *Tries to avoid eye contact* C:Huh? *Looks curiously* R:It's Marian something, really hard to pronounce, even for himself.
C:*Sighs* On second thought, you should think this through over again. R:(Changed minds so quickly, that's Chiyuri for you! *Shocked*)
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*The two continue talking, then one more joins in silently.* M:I'm here.
C:You should totally introduce me when you have a chance, I kinda want to see this amazing person in flesh. R:He's not that stunning, maybe just jaw-dropping. R:(My jaw literally drops at some of his responses.) M:That's nice to hear but...
*They both keep ignoring him so he raises his voice* M:Renko, let's talk Physics! R:Doppler? *Looks around* C:What? *Looks puzzled*
M:I arrived, thanks for noticing me. R&C:Who are you? M:I think I need to introduce myself again to you Renko. *Bows and sits down*
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M:My name is ******** *****, it's a pleasure to meet you friend of Renko. C:Name is wha-ahh? *Astounded* R:Don't worry, just call him Marian, right? *Blinks*
M:I worry, Renko, for my name is forgotten by the Japanese kind. C:What name? I'm sorry I must have had a sudden blackout. Could you say it again? M:It's ******** *****. *The other two is puzzled as they can't hear anything*
M:The memories of me in others drifts away every day, my name, and soon my existence will be effaced as well from this world. R:(Not in front of others, please Marian! *Extremely embarrassed hides face behind both hands*) C:(It's totally like she said he is, charming and mysterious *Blissful with stars in eyes*)
C:Speak to me like that Prince Marian, let me hear you angelic voice once again, please! *Recites words like in a play* R&M:(That's a totally opposite reaction I expected.)
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M:It looks really small from this far. (On a train) R:Well, that's because we are far away.
M:I meant, it doesn't capture the scale of mount Fuji. I can basically grasp it with one hand. R:(He is such a kid sometimes.)
M:In any case, I would like to visit and see the real thing one day. R:Are we planning a trip? We can arrange something in our free time. I guess it might end up a long tiring climb, but it's worth it in the end!
M:If you say so, I guess I will pass then. R:(Grow up and don't give up so easily!)
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M:Your family was generous, it was a little awkward meeting them though. R:I can't believe they would keep talking about our relationship. R:(Seriously I'm mad. *Fuming*)
M:I was wondering, since we were already here, if I should ask them about something. R:To show us around so we could do club activities? R:(It would only worsen if he wanted to talk about boundaries with them.)
M:Do you think they would know something? R:I doubt they would understand your plead. Even I don't catch on sometimes. M:Hmm *Pondering*
M:Perhaps that was a mistake, we should go back. R:We can't! I won't allow it! *Crossing arms* R:(Seriously it's already bad that they think you're my boyfriend!)
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M:Here, a present for you. R:Oh, I wonder what it is? R:*Opens gift and looks at it intensively*
M:It's a pair of jeans. R:Oh, Thank you.. *Dispirited and unsure how to reply*
M:I thought of coming season that you would prefer some sturdier clothing. R:I appreciate the thought, but I prefer lighter and more comfortable gear. R:(And besides those aren't cute enough for a girl to wear.)
M:I see. In that case shall I think about trying to accommodate my wardrobe in such way? R:Well... *Unsure what to say* R:(Is he talking about cross-dressing all of the sudden?)
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R:So, did you like Tokyo? M:I wish we could stay longer. *They both ended up having too much fun to be working on exposing borders*
R:It's only 53 minutes or 365 days away, whichever perspective you prefer to use. M:I guess I will pass. *Defeat* They are both too far out of reach. M:(Though I would prefer if it was a lunar year.)
R:Or we could find a convenient gap and the trip would be instantaneous! M:If only, but don't count on it. I can't control my ability that precise. R:Aww... that's disappointing.
M:No, I'm actually glad. If we did, the fun would be too addicting to resist. M:(We would completely halt our activities.) R:You mean...? M:(*Startled* She doesn't mind?)
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M:This dull scenery of fabricated life, circulating the void, eating and self-restoring its liver. M:Destination is met as soon as the journey begins, the Moebius loop. M:On this sleepless night, the shadow dances. Even if you blink, you can't turn. Is it a dream?
R:Aren't you feeling a little under the weather today, Marian? *Worried* M:Because I'm with you. *Puts both hands on the panel* R:Marian! (A confession, now? *Feverishly anticipating response*)
M:Because I'm with you Renko, *Shakes a little shyly* I feel like a celebrity. R:*Mumbles* Mw-rian? R:(*Perturbed* Full of himself? A complement? A joke? I'm seriously conflicted!)
M:I'm sorry, but I felt like saying thank you for the club work! *Bows deeply using his hands as well* R:ww-w-weht? *Breaks down* R:(I think I would need a break after this trip.) M:(I might had overdone it. *Head down in guilt*)
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R:If you think about it, it becomes inevitable that civilizations will fix living condition problems for most of the people. R:Food, shelter, niche, and likes. But there is one missing... *Pauses* M:Oh a Quiz? A kid would know the answer.
R:That's why I asked you ehehe~ *Giggles* M:Well obviously I lack the enlightenment to solve this problem. M:Sorry, but no. *Gestures with hand*
R:I was saying that we could somehow benefit the world with our discoveries. R:(If I can create sufficient documentations somehow.) M:If only the world would accept our gift, which I doubt.
M:Do you think humanity will increase if we give them free tickets to Wonderland? R:Pff! *Sniggers* that's a good one! M:I was being serious here. *Vexed*
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?:Don't move! M:(Huh? Did I crossed on the red light?) ?:Hey, it's just me!
M:Oh, it's you, what a surprise. C:Hey! Long time not seen, how have you been Prince? ihihi *Snickers* M:Marian is fine. *Murmurs*
C:I need to hurry up with this delivery, so I don't have much time to talk. M:(That's actually positive for once.) C:But here, you can have this as a present! M:Than... M:(She left already.)
*Chiyuri leaves and sometime later Renko shows up and she bursts out laughing* M:Hey! What's so funny? R:Your *Chuckles* cylinder hat! M:I-It's a present okay! M:(It would be rude to turn it down.)
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R:Actually did you know? She works for various shops doing delivery on her bicycle. M:That friend of yours, you mean? I don't think she introduced herself to me yet. R:Oh, I will be sure to remind her then! R:(If I remember myself, that is.)
R:So I have been thinking, the items you bring, they are like clues to searching for new boundaries to me. M:I see, so that's where you get your info from? R:Partially. Rest is thoroughly researching rumours.
R:But in any case, they always appear to be peculiar and old-fashioned. M:Yes, I actually got to talk with Rinnosuke-san about it. R:Oh?
M:We made a deal. He runs a shop with antiques and sometimes he buys the junk off me. R:I see... *Thinking*  R:(I don't complain since I get to see them first, but wouldn't it be a little harsh to take money from a friend?)
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M:Hey, look what I found. R:Oh what's that? *Curious look*
M:It's a wallet. It's empty though, I have already searched it thoroughly R:Ah, I wonder though who would have lost it. R:(It looks really strange for a wallet though...)
M:I wanted to search for the owner but there are no clues. R:That's disappointing, someone probably just cleared it out and threw it away.
R:Anyway, where did you found it exactly? M:In one of my dreams. R:Then say so in the beginning! R:(Seriously it's confusing!)
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R:How are we going to get money for the tickets though? (About the moon trip.) M:For example, we can start by looking for part-time jobs.
R:Oh I see, I can try taking a waitress job, maybe they will give me a cute outfit. Awww! that would be totally great, don't you think? *Excited* M:No, I don't think it's suitable for you. R:Why not? *Puzzled*
M:Because it's monotone and tiring. You would quit in 4 days. R:(Please, have some faith in my abilities! It's not a psychically burdensome either.)
M:Just leave the heavy lifting to me! *Points of self* R:(That's some nerve.... *Angry fist*)
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M:I was thinking of a part-time job. R:To raise money for trip? M:No, just something worthwhile during our operations.
M:We can pick up trash during our search for new boundaries spots. R:(Oh I see, that might be a good idea. *Nods*)
M:The problem is that there are no night shifts, so we will have to switch our activity time as well. R:That's a no-no them, but I think it was a good idea to start with.
M:Well, that's a disappointment, I thought you would look cute in public cleaning outfit. R<-Can't believe how that guy thinks picking up trash is cute at all.(*Puzzled and a little agitated*) M<-Always ends up doing the heavy work for both. Would rather split work.
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M:Okay Renko let me pay for the coffee.
R:But Marian, just how are you planning to do that? M:With my student card of course.
R:Ehehe~ did you forget, our parents pay for that. M:Oh, in that case...
M:Let my Mom pay for us both. R:(I don't even... *Hand on face in shame*)
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R:This is bad, at this rate we will never get enough money for trip for a lifetime. R:Let's just give up. R:*Tired and a little sad*
M:Don't tell me, this whole moon trip looks overpriced. M:Sadly, but we will be passing on the coffee at this rate. M:However.
M:If we can't rise the money, maybe there's another way? R:As in? Don't tell me you're going to steal it?
M:Of course not, we will just take a dip in this pound. R:Did the moon made you insane? M:It's a boundary matter.
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*On videophone* R:I hope you are ready for tonight's activity. I will see you later! M:I'm looking forward to it as well.
M:(Wait, something doesn't feel right.) M:Wait a second Renko, I feel something strange. R:Are you sensing something? *Whisper*
M:It's something about you... M:(Should I say it? Wouldn't she be mad If I say it?) R:Come on already and say it! R:(I'm curious now.) M:The ribbon.
R:Oh, right my hat is missing its ribbon. Thanks for reminding me! R:I will be sure to find it before departing! M:(And here I thought it was a stranger mystery. *Disillusioned*)
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S:So have you heard about this one? S:I know someone that experienced it first-hand. *Says silently* R:Oh, this is bound to be interesting! *Excited* M:Yea... *Shaking a little*
S:It's common thing to order things from the internet, nowadays. However sometimes you make mistakes... S:For example, you type your address wrong, but the package somehow ends up delivered at your place anyway.
S:A mysterious person appears at your door, you can't see his or her face. It asks you for your signature. S:If you do sing it, the person leaves you alone with your package. S:The receiver address is as you typed, with the mistake you made, but the sender info is unclear.
S:Even if you try to send it back or get rid of it, the package will always end up at your door way the next day. S:If you open the package... whatever would be inside, will kill you! R:Ahahahaha *Rolling of the floor laughing* That was... soo... funny... ahaha M:*Petrified in fear* M:(So scary...)
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*The three quiet down after a while* R:So, what I think Sanae-san, if you get a package that wasn't supposed to be delivered to you, just don't sign it! S:Yea, that is how my friend is still alive, fortunately. M:I see, thought I wonder if it still happens if you make that mistake while sending a present to someone else.
S:It doesn't, I guess you could say it's a revenge for whenever you put in something random or incorrect. S:*Serious face* It must be a work of a vengeful ghost of a forgotten programmer that had a grudge against people who make such mistakes purposely. R:Uuuu... M:(*Gulp* I will be sure to type it properly from now on.)
R:So, Sanae, do you always do sign up on web pages with your full personal info correctly? S:No, but I make sure to write someone else's without error, of course!
R:That's kinda mean to them, don't you think? *Concerned* S:I do that to curse people that do not pay respects to the shrine! R:(*Shocked* You're going to get yourself cursed that way!)
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M:Now, that wasn't that scary at all! R:Boo! *Tease* M:Forget it, I have seen and experienced a lot more thrilling encounters. R:That's why you were shaking all the time, hm? M:I was.. *Turns head the other way out of embarrassment* simply cold.
M:Besides, there is nothing to worry about. M:(If anything I should have sensed something otherworldly, which I didn't.) R:You're right. The story was probably a fake one. R:I guess even if you type something wrong, the system should correct it.
R:On the other hand, I'm a bit worried now. If you were that scared today, you might get eaten by a youkai if you keep encountering them by yourself. R:(So put at least some thought that I'm concerned!) M:Don't worry, I can take care of myself. *Confident* M:(I know not to stick my head out.)
*Suddenly, both feel a cold hand from behind their necks* R:*Jumps in fright* Aaah! M:*Jumps because of Renko's reaction* S:Speak of the devil and she will appear! *Grim smile*
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R:So take care Sanae! See you whenever you have a chance to come here again! *Waves* S:Thank you for your time, and remember... *Stern voice* watch behind your backs. *Stares at both* R:(And there she boards the train, she has a pretty sinister aura behind her.)
M:Renko, did you enjoyed her ghost stories? R:They were funny for sure! R:(Although somehow I ended up as the mortified one. *Blush*)
M:She is a shrine maiden from Suwa and only comes here to school, from time to time. M:(At least according to her.) R:I see, so how did you guys meet? M:Somewhere sudden, by a sheer of fate.
M:In any case, I'm interested in her because of our club. I can feel that she might lead us to uncovering a boundary. R:That person? How? (Honestly I wouldn't count on her.) M:Speak about her in ill-manner and she might appear. *Quiet tone* R:(Or, perhaps he is actually in for the thrill? *Striking realisation*)
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M:Actually do you have any idea what other clubs are doing? R:Hmm, not at all. R:Sharing ghost stories with each other?
M:At least from what I heard, they are summoning ghosts and other out-worldly creatures. M:I think we should at least envy them because their activities are not prohibited.
R:Hey, it's not like we might get in trouble if we get discovered, I think. M:(Although it would attract other clubs towards ours.)
R:Maybe we could invite one or two people? The more the merrier! M:Out of the question. *Ghastly expression* R:Ah!
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M:Some people might say that youkai are just figures of imagination, a symbol scoured from dreadful memories. I might be the only one that even encountered them in reality. M:You should be worrying, even if they are like a dream for you.
R:I'm a human though, and humans can do whatever they want in their dreams! M:*Whispers* Like run away or get eaten. R:Huh? You said something?
M:*Serious* Youkai are no trivial matter. Even if you don't fear them, they won't hesitate to make a move. M:(Perhaps I'm over exaggerating but it's for a good cause.) R:I see... *Thinks*
R:In that case, you should bring a weapon or learn martial arts and beat them up!. *Encourages* M:The combat advantage is not the problem here, but thanks for the concern. M:(I guess equipment for a covert approach might be useful? *Contemplates*)
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M:Tonight we'll go "see it" from there. R:Okay, but how exactly you want to do that?
M:*Sighs* There is one way, you should already know about. M:(And I can't think of anything else.) R:No way! I refuse! R:(Though I wonder if there is any other way.)
M:Huh? *Confused* R:What do you mean what? *Irked* R:Club activities is one, but sleeping together for their sake is another thing!
M:*Humph* Of course, I was talking about searching for a hole in a boundary near my house. R:Oh.. Sorry *Apologises lowering her head* *In the end the sleeping option was their only choice*
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*Renko thinks to herself* R:(Last night, our adventure somehow dreamed us to a mysterious world inside a derelict space colony. It was my first time experiencing something like that, and of course I was excited.) R:(However my state of bliss caused my partner to suffer an injury.)
R:(I'm unable to explain how, it happen so fast inside the dream and as he awoke his hand was still scraped. We went to the hospital right away.) R:(Still, I feel that I'm at fault since I was the one that originally beckoned him to be careful.)
R:(There is also, *Touches her chest* ..this feeling *Thumb thumb*) *Ring ring* R:Ah!
M:Hello, I need something from you. R:Yes! What is it? M:The doctor said my recovery can take some time, could I ask for some books to keep me company? R:Of course! but.. *Nervous*
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M:That's not all. I have been told I will have to take an isolated rehabilitation program. I believe we won't see each other for a while then. *Pauses* R:(Still, there is something I want to tell him...)
R:Marian, you don't have relatives in Japan right? Are your parents aware of.. M:*Cuts in* Yes, don't worry. R:*In a grieve tone* Aren't you *Inhale* fine being alone?
M:*Sigh* I can't help it Renko. Even though they are supportive, I rather be interdependent from my parents. M:(Since they paid for college amongst other things.) R:I see... R:(What should I say? Why I can't say it?! *Nervous*)
R:*Semi-confident voice* Marian, I'm totally behind you! Get well soon! M:Yes, thank you *Embarrassed* R:(I worry less now, it came out all right *Exhale*.) M:(I worry that she might forget about the books now.)
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R:Hey, I came for... K:*Interrupts* Here. R:Thank you. R:(Though I wonder.)
R:Oi, are you leaving so soon? K:Huh? R:Did he call you? R:(You were prepared you know.) K:Why? K<-Doesn't know about the incident.
R:*Puzzled* I'm confused, sorry. K:They were already due. R:Huh? Like, are you working as a librarian? K:*Annoyed* Ummh. It's complicated.
R:I guess I don't need, or want to know. So, take care! *Wave* R:(This guy is a mystery sometimes.) K:Bye. K:(Finally, vacation time for me. I wish her the best of luck on her shift.)
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C:So what happened in the end: Rinnosuke-san gave you the books because he thought Marian will be studying with you? R:*Giggles slightly* At least what I think it was. I really don't understand that guy. R:(Seriously, if he dislike Marian that much, why they are still friends?)
R:(*Thinking* But wait a minute, if Marian said that he gets paid perhaps the payment is studying together?) C:Ohhhh? What is it? R:Nah, it's nothing. R:(I better keep it a secret, who knows what she might do if I spill the beans.)
C:If you wanna know, he is also one of my contractors! R:*Surprised opens her mouth* O!? C:Yea, that sounds weird but I sometimes get an order for bizarre and unfathomable items. They look very fragile, so I need to take slow and care with them. C:It's sooo annoying to go slow! *Irritated*
R:Do you charge extra for them or something? C:Nah, I go for speed! The more rounds I do, the better! That's my Motto! *Full of pride* R:(Unlike Marian, the opposite of a feisty type.)
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C:Also, aren't you worried lately? Troubled by something? *Curious look* R:Well it's a long story but.. *Timid* R:(I can't tell her everything, because of obvious reasons so...)
C:Do you know why did he end up in the hospital? Not that I need to know to details but you guys were always pretty close. R:It's some strange disease, I'm not a doctor. C:It would be horrible if they diagnosed him with "love", now wouldn't it? *Winks gleaming*
R:I wish, but that was a little off-putting. R:(Even for you. *Face in disappointment*) C:Sorry sorry, *Shakes head slightly* I just feel all tingly when I think about you and prince together. C:I wouldn't mind being her princess. *Chuckle*
R:Hey, hey now! He is my boyfriend, you know! C:You said it!! *Points at her friend with a smile* R:Ah! *Gasps with mouth wide open behind her hand* R:(There goes my entire social life, though this feeling inside of me...)
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S:Oi, hey. He-ey! M:(That voice, is it Sanae-san? It's pitch black outside I can't see.) S:Come here *Alluring voice* closer...
M:Sanae-san, how did you find me here in Shinshuu? And how did you get pass all that quarantine security? S:Don't question it, I just happen to pass by. M:(Quite the foreboding response. *Crept out*)
S:Listen, there is something I need to know. That girl with you the other day, who is she? M:You mean Renko? She is my club partner. M:(Besides I have already told that a lot of times.)
S:Pff! A lousy club that doesn't even practice necromancy or anything mystic! S:She is your girlfriend or something? That is why you don't accept new members? Hmm? *Pushy* M:I appreciate your concern, but we are fine the way we are.
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S:Ummmhp! *Fuming* That's not the answer to my question! M:Oh sorry. But let me take a moment to connect my thoughts. M:(Why is she so eager to know anyway?) S:Take your time, then... *Stares intensively*
M:(It's annoying. I can't really tell the nature of our activities, and it wouldn't be fair for Renko to lie that she is my girlfriend without her consent.) M:(Additionally if I say she is my girlfriend, just like Sanae-san pictured it, that would be a problem as well.)
S:*Slips near Marian's ear* Your time is... up. M:*Nervously gulps* She is a trainee, I could saw the potential in her eyes when I first saw her. S:Heh... M:Huh?
S:So it's your kindness? That's why you keep her? S:Personally, she creeps me out. No normal person laughs off a ghost story! M:(*Disturbed* Youkai should be feared I agree, but Renko already knows this, I think?)
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M:They finally released me, thanks for coming. R:Hey, I'm glad your sanity is still in one piece! It must have been really lonely here in the middle of nowhere. M:No, not really.
R:How so? M:I learned a lot of things about the wilds...
M:..and how to survive. R:(Was that supposed to be a part of his rehabilitations?)
M:Here, have some berries I picked from over there. R:T-Thanks I guess R:(Are they even edible? *Worried face*)
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M:You know Renko, my hair used to be longer. R:Uhu..? M:Every time I get a haircut, it grows back too fast, so I'm stuck with it no matter what.
R:I see *Finger on cheek* R:You hair ends up longer than mine anyway, it's a little strange. M:I'm sorry, I will take care of it this as soon as possible.
R:No it's fine honestly! R:(Although his hair looks more like girl's than boy's hair.) M:It's okay? You don't want longer hair? Maybe we could trade?
R:Ahaha *Laughs* R:No I'm fine, but thanks for the thought! H:(Huh? What's so funny? She is a girl, I thought girls prefer to have longer hair.)
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R:(I can't believe we are doing this like that together.) R:(*Blushing* Honestly it's just makes this more embarrassing and awkward.)
R:Marian, can we.. M:*Interrupts whispering* We are almost there, be quiet. R:But this supposed to be a trail..
*After it's done.* R:*Grumbles* You can release my hand already. We're outside. M:Oh right, I'm sorry I forgot. M:But honestly it was pitch-black in there.
M:I expected for something nerve-wrecking to appear but... R:Is that why you were gripping my hand so firmly? *Grins slightly* M:Because the walls were cold *Blushing* R:Ihi~ *Giggles*
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R:Marian, perhaps if you were able to travel to hell, can you try looking for a path to heaven? M:Oh, that's an interesting thought, but no. M:Neither do I want to visit hell again, but I can say one thing.
M:You see, Renko. I think that the distance might not refer to just one dimension. M:Blame my cognition, but the idea of visiting, no making either a reality is proportional to the corresponding value. M:In other words, for our lives to become a paradise we must work that much harder.
R:I see... R:(*Turns pink on face* Did he meant our paradise together? How romantic! *Squeaks*) M:Huh? You're a little weird today too Renko.
R:Marian! *Grabs his both hands* R:*Flushes* Let's work together for... that.. sake. M:*Shyly* Let's...? M:(Didn't I explain it's impossible?)
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M:Sanae-san visited me the other day. M:(In a mysterious fashion as always.) M:She wanted to know about our club, I think.
R:Is she that weird shrine maiden girl? M:Yes, that's the one. R:Oh, I can understand why would she be interested in joining an occult club. R&M:But that's forbidden.
M:Perhaps if we could disguise our activities.. R:*Interrupts* I'm not interested, and there is no point. R:Although, should Sanae-san intrude more, we would have do something about her.
M:You're probably right, but who knows. Someday I might look through a boundary and see Sanae-san on the other side. M&R:*Both laugh* R:(So he thinks of her as a Youkai? He's not too far from being one himself. *Sighs*)
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R:How about Dr. Latency? R:Is that fine with you? M:(Wow, so cool! *Vaguely impressed*)
R:(Even if I just read it online and thought sounded cool.) M:S..sure let's go with that. M:But what does that means exactly?
R:The delay between theory turning into a fact, I guess? R:(Marian might be more knowledgeable in foreign languages, he might find it strange.)
M:I'm not too sure what it means exactly, but... R:(So he's clueless too?) M:It sounds a little bizarre, you know? *Embarrassed* R:(And quite fitting for this guy *Nods*)
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R:Hey, do you need help with something? R:(You have not been making too much of a progress.) M:(I knew this was a bad idea to begin with.)
M:Everything is fine, I got this. M:(I totally don't have a slightest idea of what I'm doing. *Depressed*)
R:Don't need to overexert yourself, you know? R:Just tell me about those Youkai entities and I will figure out something. *Encouraging*
M:It's that the more I read this, the more it sounds like some raunchy fantasies. M:There is no way anyone is going to take it serious. R:B-but at least I'm taking it serious, right? *Unconvincing voice*
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M:You know, you might have a point. M:I'm the only one that gets attack in the end. R:(You're right, but they are your dreams right?)
R:What do you exactly want me to do? R:(It's sad, but I can't really do anything.) M:Maybe that's true but...
M:But as a foreign matter, I think I got pretty good at mixing in. *Thumbs up* R:(That's exactly why I'm worrying about it, Marian!)
M:Those bruises here and there, they are nothing. M:I can tough it out now. R:Eh?! Really? R:(Are those symptoms of masochism?! *Greatly perturbed*)
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*At library* K:You again? M:It's just a coincidence, really. *Both looking away from each other*
K:Good, I need to talk. M:Huh? M:(I hope he's not upset about something.)
K:You know this? *Shows him a copy of the book he wrote* M:Dr. Latency's... M:(I'm going to die. *Dismayed*)
K:I had fun reading it. K:It's some guy trying to scientifically prove Alice in Wonderland is real. M:Is that so... *Mutters with hiding his face* M:(At least he enjoyed it, even though most of the content was written by Renko.)
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R:Thanks again for the assistance in the review! R:(I'm surprised you knew this much!) C:Well, my professor helped me with that actually.
R:To be honest I was really puzzled to whom I should ask even. R:It's... pretty embarrassing as it is *Timid* C:Oh? I see how it is... uhuhu~ *Hides her chuckle behind her hand*
R:No, it's nothing like that. R:I'm worried if I do reveal too much, the true author will be unmasked. *Whispering* C:The true...? *Also whispering*
R:It's better if that remains a secret. R:(For me and him) C:I see how it is, ehehe~ *Devilishly smiling* R:Ehehe... *Lowering her head to hide the embarrassment* S:...
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*Walking alone in the night* ?:... R:(Huh? Is someone watching me?) *Sounds of footsteps* R:(It's getting closer!)
S:Ha, I found you! R:Iyaa! *Jumps in fright* R:S... Sanae? *Catching her breath* S:Why are you so scared, huh? *Looks puzzled*
R:I was... just... *While trying to speak still startled* S:*Interrupts* Matters not, I want to know one thing. S:*Shows her a book* Is this yours? *Pushing Renko against a wall*
S:We both know who is the "Real Author" right? R:(Real Author? Was she eavesdropping on me today?) S:Us Psychics should keep their secrets to themselves, right? R:(I can't spill the beans, even while being extorted like this!)
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R:I'm not sure, what are you talking about. *Trying to play dumb with a muddled face* S:*Releases her grip* Then I will be happy if you stay that way, from now.
R:No seriously, I'm really confused! R:You know that we couldn't really publish our names up in that book, right? R:(Because that would be the end of both of us.)
S:That is true, because you don't deserve to be credited for it anyway! *Steamingly pointing at the other* R:(Why is she so mad about?)
S:Ugh! Just remember if you take the credit from him, I will find you again! R:Listen, I already said I had no intention to. R:Could you cool off a little? R:(Sanae-san is scary, although she kinda looks cute that way.)
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Profile: Renko Usami: A girl astoundingly exceeding in science over humanities. Due to her advancements in knowledge she searches from more hedonistic pleasures, such as exposing boundaries around the world. As a member of Hifu club, she is capable of finding information on them, though exposing them supposed to be forbidden. She also has a strange relationship with her partner Marian. Because they shared a lot of time together, she grew closer to him. Unfortunately, she doesn't sense that it's mutual. She is unsure if she should expose her feelings.
Profile: Marian: A guy who has a mysterious ability, which he also calls a curse. He is able to spot boundaries to other worlds, which is a heritage passed through generations in his family. Because of that, the Hifu club is able to travel through those doors and explore them from within. Although that's also a little risky, he receives support from his partner Renko. Although he finds her eyes a bit unsettling, she is an excellent support to him. His true name is strangely a mystery.
Profile: Chiyuri: Working as a delivery girl, a long friend of Renko. She has a loose attitude towards life and speaks before she thinks. Favour for mischief and gossip, she sometimes acts like a motor to the conversation. She is always seen with her delivery bicycle and one of her clients is Rinnosuke. She is also working as an assistant of a certain professor at a university, although that's a secret.
Profile: Rinnosuke (nickname Kourin): An individual who works at an antique shop and a student. She isn't fond interacting with other people or prolonged conversations. Marian is one of his suppliers, with which Rinnosuke has a certain deal. He receives items from Marian, although he is not aware that they come from his dreams. He is also excelling at identifying items purposes, even if his ability is a little inaccurate.
Profile: Sanae: A shrine maiden from the Suwa area, always seen in a mix of casual and Miko clothes. She studies outside her native city, which allowed her to meet Marian at some point. There is something ominous about the way she acts and talks. However, Marian has taken liking of her presence and her "made up?" stories. Due to her connection to occultism she is considered a friend of the Hifu club.