PC WITH ANAIDO I MEAN FUKUDA

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Well that was the problem back then. I didn’t factor willingness into account. I didn’t think anyone would be willing, really...

But I know everyone who survived... having that hole made their lives better.

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Your...partner?

[holeful]

Aah. Narihisago Akihito. He used to be a proper detective. The doctor reminds me a bit of him, as far as personality goes.

week 2 saturday post trial

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[Before today, he would have been nothing but happy to see Douman. But now, his expression is something tight and inscrutable.]

Mr Douman.

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[Douman is smiling as they approach, but the smile is like a painted line on a mask.]

...You really had some gall, didn't you.

[holeful]

Was I right? Or are you still mad about being second place?

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...Excuse me? What do you mean, second place?

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What I said to you? Before Omi separated us.

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[Douman just barks out a cold hard laugh.]

Ahaha, that? Really? Is that what you think concerns me? You think I was mad about that? What a fool you are! Brains really did drain out of that hole you made!

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I've never been good at reading people, even before my hole.

If that's not why you're mad, then, what is it?

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You had the boldness to insult my Master, and then I thought...then I truly thought that you killed Steven! You took him to his grave!

Oh, and throwing me to the wolves for it? Do you really think I would kill Steven, especially when I wanted more time with him? Fool! Fool that you are! An idiot, through and through!

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I just thought you were capable of that sort of force. I didn't want to accuse you, but miss Qingxuan was yelling at me...


But I don't know why you get to call me a fool when you thought I killed Steven, too.

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Tch.

[Their lips draw back, like in a snarl.]

What did you want to do, Fukuda? Die? Was that your wish?

[holeful]

No. I only want to die when I have to be Anaido.

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And what was all that, then, during trial? Your attempt at "helping"?

[holeful]

It was. I really wanted to help. But it seems like I'm not good at solving crimes when I'm not Anaido.

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"It takes time for hell to swallow someone up", hm?

[And a sigh.]

You had to have known the effects your words would cause.

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...

[...What?]

[Quicksand? Douman pauses, face almost pressed against Fukuda's neck, before they draw slightly away, giving him a confused look.]

...Who was that? You?

[holeful]

Does it matter? Do you really care? You made your allegiance clear, Mr Douman.

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[A scoff.]

Of course I don't care. It just always surprises me and entertains me when a human being essentially sabotages themselves. I didn't even need to help. You just went and did it right on your own.

[holeful]

Sort of. Brilliant Detective Anaido. That's who I am inside an id well. A simulation made from the consciousness of a killer. It's his job to find out their identity.

[holeful]

Well, it's not like it will make a difference. Everyone will be fine without me.

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Is that what you believe, or what you tell yourself?

[holeful]

Omi has you. Gojou has Mahito and whoever left those marks on him. Aoi....


[He wilts, suddenly. He also definitely just dropped the honorific on Aoi's name.]
You'll take care of Aoi, won't you?

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...Does he have me?

[Douman looks at their nails.]

Why should I look after that little doll? Because you said so?