game over

[He didn’t quite catch the metaphor quite yet, and there might be little hope for him to catch it in the near future; he really thought this was for a new game.]

She looked on with accepted resignation. It didn't really affect her whether he found out or not-- other than the possibility arising of him prodding further into the issue, knowing of the personal significance, but that was a hurdle she would face when it became necessary.

“So…” He glanced out the corner of his eye. No need to look the gamer straight on, haha, right? “How…how can you do that…?”

"Baby steps. Careful planning. Brute force isn't an option for me... I have to use my wits. If I find someone that needs help, I help them in whatever way possible. If I run into someone causing trouble, I calculate a counter-attack. ... Not-- a literal attack, necessarily  but... Do you know what I mean? I take it day by day."

“Oh! Big sis Chiaki, didn’t see you there. Want? Why, nothing of course. You and your suspicions. Shouldn’t you be playing one of your little games?”

"Ggk..." Nanami pauses for a moment, wincing before wiping sweat from her brow. "I was only surprised. For not wanting anything, you gave a pretty cheerful greeting... I was caught off-guard."

♒ : Any other question of your choosing

【※ネタバレ注意】ロンパログ by 原之

That sounds pretty good, though speech might need some improvement. Can only imagine how much I’d muck that up..

If Hinata hadn't caught on yet that she was using the game as a metaphor, he likely would soon enough. Her subtlety was slipping in favor of being invested in the conversation. Comparing everything to a video game simply allowed her to process things in a different way-- a way that clicked with her, that kept her approach strategic and focused.

Hello you three!

... You're not just being nice because you want something, are you?

Fortunately. I haven’t accomplished much, but… relaxing has been my priority today.

I'm glad you're relaxing, at least. I don't exactly recommend chasing others as a past time, even if it is good exercise.

Chiaki and Chiakia Nanami welcome back!! Kazuichi Souda, welcome back!! I missed you all vewy much! As for the new faces, hewwo my name is Miss Usami! It’s a pleasure to meet you all, if you would all pwease get in a single file line I have some quick qwestions to ask!

Usami-chan? You look, ah... Different.

To the stranger, greetings and welcome. I am Peko Pekoyama.

I hope you're faring better?