Tsk tsk, I can't believe you weren't paying attention.
[Even though he's the one who slept through the instructions.
Sougo knows it must mean something, but what exactly is something he can only guess at. Hijikata is the worst, therefore it must be the hate of a thousand suns. But then why does it look almost take on a reddish tone in some places? The lantern color even veers somewhat orange-yellow towards its center. A strong friendship.]
Why's it kinda red? Do you love me or something Hijikata-san? Gross.
Eh, I can't believe you'd deny your feelings like this. I thought we had a hate that was something special. You really think so little of me, that I'd actually like an anal-retentive like you. I'm so hurt.
[Not really, he's saying this in his trademark sarcasm.]
[Oh no you don't. This time he's actually a little more on guard. He catches Sougo's hand, letting go of the lantern. The brightness stops increasing further, though it's already giving off a lot of light right now.]
[Tch. Damn. At least your reflexes are back to normal this time. The light definitely helped, though.
Speaking of the lantern, as Sougo only has a loose grip on it now with one hand, it starts to float up and away to light up the starless sky. Sougo turns his head so his eyes can follow its trajectory.]
Now look what you did. We don't have our lantern anymore.
It's got enough chroma 'cause of you being lovey-dovey and shit. I don't think it goes up to the real stars. Just enough so that you don't see a terrorist coming to get you.
[Sougo doesn't know how this logically plays out, and he doesn't really care. However, you're still gripping onto his hands and that's unacceptable. So now his next tactic is to try and knee you in the gut and then follow it up with a headbutt if it hits. It will be all the more painful for you since he just punched your stomach earlier.]
So you want to light my lantern too, but you just said you could've found someone else. I highly doubt that. You've always been a lonely loser.
[So has Sougo! But both Okita and Hijikata are birds of a feather in that way. He'd be down for lighting another lantern, although he'll try to rustle your jimmies again.]
That's not what you said when you posed for the last batch of merchandise.
[Surely there must be Hijikata volleyball merchandise somewhere? The lantern gently floats down towards them again, and Okita quickly tries to get it within his general reach again. This time, he lets it float down a bit farther so he can kick it and knee it, like playing hacky sack. What are you going to do about it?]
[How happy Sougo would be if you burst a vein! He's still gently kicking the lantern around, despite the fact that this lantern is neither hardy nor aerodynamic enough to survive this. While you're yelling at him, Sougo gives a final, forceful kick to the lantern in your direction.]
That's too bad. You were so desperate to light these things and--
Sougo flinches but only slightly; he didn't expect that coming at all. As the lantern was already filled with chroma, it had too much energy for Sougo to be toying with it like that. So while it was in the air coming towards you, it exploded!]
[He shields himself with his arms, then lowers them after a moment to take a look at the destruction. Glass shards are strewn about while the metal casing of the lantern is still largely intact (albeit bent). The chroma, though, briefly glows in the air before it's absorbed by the plants in the vicinity. Some of them visibly grow a little from the surge of energy.]
[He desperately wants to bicker again, to say that no, stupid Hijikata, you're the one who put weird feelings into our lantern because you ruin everything, but that takes too much effort.]
There's really no reasoning with a liar. But I don't think it's broken. There's still a use for it.
[And what is that use? Another object to hurl at your head right now.]
[He draws his sword in a flash and deflects the metal chuck, but even that pisses him off. The blade will need maintenance soon, all because of Sougo and his antics.]
Go home!! You've caused enough destruction for today, you hear me?
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Tsk tsk, I can't believe you weren't paying attention.
[Even though he's the one who slept through the instructions.
Sougo knows it must mean something, but what exactly is something he can only guess at. Hijikata is the worst, therefore it must be the hate of a thousand suns. But then why does it look almost take on a reddish tone in some places? The lantern color even veers somewhat orange-yellow towards its center. A strong friendship.]
Why's it kinda red? Do you love me or something Hijikata-san? Gross.
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Are you stupid?! I'm only putting purple energy into this, only purple!! Anything else is coming from you!
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[Not really, he's saying this in his trademark sarcasm.]
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[This is one asinine conversation to be having, but it's not like they're strangers to that.]
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[While you're distracted, he'll take his free hand and karate chop your wrist that is holding his.]
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Speaking of the lantern, as Sougo only has a loose grip on it now with one hand, it starts to float up and away to light up the starless sky. Sougo turns his head so his eyes can follow its trajectory.]
Now look what you did. We don't have our lantern anymore.
[When in doubt, blame Hijikata.]
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That's what's supposed to happen. It only floats up when it's got enough chroma to give off to the stars.
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Honestly, doesn't that sound like bullshit to you? Those stars are hell-knows-how-far away.
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[Sougo doesn't know how this logically plays out, and he doesn't really care. However, you're still gripping onto his hands and that's unacceptable. So now his next tactic is to try and knee you in the gut and then follow it up with a headbutt if it hits. It will be all the more painful for you since he just punched your stomach earlier.]
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You..!! Who's the terrorist here?! Seriously, can't you do something useful for a change?
[Never mind that they just helped this galaxy... but really, who's to believe that?]
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You wouldn't be able to help the Prismals without me. Did you forget, Hijikata-san? You're so ungrateful.
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[So has Sougo! But both Okita and Hijikata are birds of a feather in that way. He'd be down for lighting another lantern, although he'll try to rustle your jimmies again.]
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Continued from above!
[God damn it, this little shit is killing his last nerve.]
Let the damn lantern come down!
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[He doesn't have a good reason. Just that. Besides, shouldn't the lantern be able to stay up anyways?
Once gravity works on the lantern again, Sougo jumps and shoves it up into the air again with the palm of his hand.]
Maybe you'll get more popular if you tried volleyball. [What was that other JUMP series again? Gintoki would know.]
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[This still sounds like such rubbish. There's no way it can actually reach distant stars from here.]
I don't want to play volleyball, and I don't need to be popular!
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[Surely there must be Hijikata volleyball merchandise somewhere? The lantern gently floats down towards them again, and Okita quickly tries to get it within his general reach again. This time, he lets it float down a bit farther so he can kick it and knee it, like playing hacky sack. What are you going to do about it?]
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[He's really about to burst a vein here. Alas, he's still recovering from the gut punch and doesn't want to engage in a kerfuffle with the sadist.]
I've had it with you! Find someone else to finish this with!
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That's too bad. You were so desperate to light these things and--
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Sougo flinches but only slightly; he didn't expect that coming at all. As the lantern was already filled with chroma, it had too much energy for Sougo to be toying with it like that. So while it was in the air coming towards you, it exploded!]
Oh.
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[He shields himself with his arms, then lowers them after a moment to take a look at the destruction. Glass shards are strewn about while the metal casing of the lantern is still largely intact (albeit bent). The chroma, though, briefly glows in the air before it's absorbed by the plants in the vicinity. Some of them visibly grow a little from the surge of energy.]
Wow.
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I didn't see that coming.
[He bends down and picks up the bent metal remains of the lantern, examining it briefly in his hands.]
This is what happens when you lie.
[After all, it wasn't Sougo putting that red energy in. How much does he have to say that?]
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Anyway, you broke it. I think we're done here.
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There's really no reasoning with a liar. But I don't think it's broken. There's still a use for it.
[And what is that use? Another object to hurl at your head right now.]
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Go home!! You've caused enough destruction for today, you hear me?
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