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"Hmm... that's a good question. I mean, scales are really important for ancient civilizations..." Wasn't the god Anubis responsible too for weighing one's heart against a down feather to judge whether they are worthy of entering the afterlife? Is six seven already a thing back then?

"as a history buff, do you ever wonder what memes the ancient civilizations had that weren't saved?" he paused, tilting his head as he remembered an online forum making fun of a future archaeologist finding all their anime figurines and calling them relics. "i wonder if the ancient memes were good.. like what if the history we have preserved in museums.. are just memes.."

"Ancient roman brainrot be like... VI VII...! Hahaha... get it...?"

he really thought she'd be SAFE from the brainrot. but it just goes to show how memes can reach EVERY generation. "do you think they used the scales instead of their hands?"

" mhm ... you look confused . it's exactly the same as the solitaire games on computers and phones , you just set it up yourself . and you can't cheat with hints . " it's faster and convenient when on an app , yes , but camilla quite enjoys the process of shuffling and laying out the cards . that , and the digital versions tend to guarantee a win is possible , but doing it yourself doesn't , which makes it more enjoyable for her . though a thought suddenly crosses her mind , " you ... do know how to play solitaire ? "

"eh-- yeah, of course i know how to play solitaire." whether he was good at it, that was another question. "i've only played online though, so i've never seen it played in person.." then again, it's not like he actively looked for indivuals playing card games. "when you get stuck.. do you just.. reshuffle and restart? or what are the rules there?" at least online he could always undo his last move or ask for hints. "knowing my luck, i'll probably end up losing a card somewhere and drive myself crazy trying to complete the game."

doesn't matter what his answer is because she's already heading to her small kitchen area to grab a bag of chips.

"uuh.. sure.." he half expected her to plop onto the couch behind him to read or game on her own. but this was probably why she always INSISTED they hang out at her place. especially after the first time she opened his kitchen cabinets and was greeted by the BARE minimum. "is this your new plan to keep me quiet, by making me eat something?" not that it was needed. he wasn't one to make loud noises while gaming. "i wish i stopped by the konbini on my way over. we could have tried the new haagen dazs crispy sandwiches." definitely because he wanted ice cream and not because he wanted a chance at a photocard.

If steam could actually come out of her ears, that's what was currently happening to her. "U-Uh yeah..." There was no way she was going to easily forget such a question. Even if it was meant to be an innocent one. Keeping her face covered, Yuuna grabbed the joycon from his hand.

he really should be more AWARE of his words. or at least pay attention to the conversation flow. did the topic switch somewhere while he was reading off game titles? "..." he probably wasn't making this any better, but he didn't want her to take his silence the wrong way either. ".. i-- the same goes.. for me.. if you ever asked me that." he rushed the last words of the sentence, hoping the menu music drowned him out.

"E-Eh-kun!" Pulling her hoodie up over her heated face, fingers dug into the fabric. "S-Smash..."

he watched her reaction with confusion, joycoy hovering between them. wasn't she just saying which game they should play next? then realization dawned on him. "oh--" the professor was going to KILL him. "uh-- you.. i can.. pretend that i didn't ask that.."

─「エイメス」─  " why gloomy and dark ? " her brows immediately furrowed together and she pouted at him. was that hot he see himself ? her cheeks puffed up slightly, releasing a quiet huff. " it's something soft ! and really easy on the ears. " she took an earpiece from her ear and held it towards him. " here. nothing gloomy at all. it's gentle and kind. something that would lift your spirit up. "

"isn't it because i'm gloo--" he isn't able to finish his own sentence as he stared down at the earpiece in her outstretched hand. didn't he suffer enough losing yuuna twice, why was the universe so DETERMINED to pair him with another person who loves music. but he's certain she'll only try harder to make him listen if he REFUSED her now. so he gingerly took the earpiece and held it against his ear. oh. ".. yeah, it's nice.. " as the song was building up to its peak, he pulled the earpiece away. "a friend of mine would have loved it, did you write it yourself?"

"i don't care if you want to stay here until it stops raining." she's not heartless enough to send him home in such bad weather. "i don't know how long that will be, though."

she broke her umbrella? or did she pick up a broken one after someone switched hers out? the second option seemed more BELIEVABLE. still it wasn't like he was any better. he didn't even bring an umbrella or wear a jacket with a hood this time. "thanks, but are you sure your wifi can handle me gaming for that long though? your neighbors aren't going to come knocking on your door at the random service dirsuption?" despite his words, he's already making himself comfortable and taking his unofficial spot in front of her couch. "but if its still raining by the time the last time leaves, i'll probably just run to the station."