No, not at all. [ ... more seriously: ] I don't really like the idea of influencing others' thoughts. I certainly wouldn't do it for a joke.
I chose you because you're a logical person. I had faith you'd think it through. And, if you did decide to switch... [ thoughtfully. ] You'd stand a chance of convincing others.
[ Yu just ... looks at him, like he isn't quite sure what to make of the other boy.
In the end he'll shake his head. ]
... you have me at a pretty significant disadvantage. [ this is said quietly, and without color. ] You know my god, and you know my power, in a week where Love has become the definitive forerunner. Anyone with designs on advancing by kill will be targeting us this week.
You're not wrong. And sorry, but as unfair as it is, I don't know you well enough that I'm willing to return the favour out of pure goodwill.
All I'll say is that my god would be pretty unhappy if I killed you for something like that—that, and it'd be pretty dumb of me to go after someone with a mind-controlling ability, like how it was Itachi's misstep to target someone with Blame Game.
I believe Kaname-san understands the brutal nature of this game, maybe better than most. I don't think she'd shy away from difficult decisions, if they needed to be made. That's why I trust her. I know she'll take care of everyone as best she can.
I am a little nervous, [ he'll admit, like he's telling a secret. ] But I have to have faith in her, and in you. It's in the guidelines, remember? Having faith in each other. Paranoia and a refusal to trust each other... that will only make this game spiral out of control.
[ softly, almost to himself ] I choose to have faith.
[this is too soft for him so he's switching the topic.]
I don't know if you're already aware, but you probably will be either way if you talk to Madoka, so I'll tell you ahead of time—Nonon's also in Love, for the record.
I said it before, didn't I? Hypothetically, if I wanted to kill someone, I'd hesitate to target someone who I knew had a mind-altering ability.
After all, if they hadn't already exhausted their weekly use, then on Thursday night, when I come to kill them, they can just use it against me.
So personally, if you want to survive, then I'd advise not using Hopelessly Devoted before then. After Thursday night... well, I'd have to think about it. Maybe during the trial, to try and get a confession out of the primary suspect?
... I'm not sure. It's possible ... there's a third way to use this power. I've been thinking about it all this time, but I just ... can't come up with a good answer.
If I could pick the right person, and give them the right idea, couldn't I help someone break open this contest? [ Yu spreads his hands, stares down at them. ] ... that's why I chose this power.
[ Yu meets Ray's gaze again. Honest and straightforward: ]
Yeah.
[ No sense in playing it off. It's true. ]
If I could, I would end this game peacefully, so that no one else has to suffer. That's what I'm working towards. ... I may not be able to save everyone, in the end, but I have to try.
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No, not at all. [ ... more seriously: ] I don't really like the idea of influencing others' thoughts. I certainly wouldn't do it for a joke.
I chose you because you're a logical person. I had faith you'd think it through. And, if you did decide to switch... [ thoughtfully. ] You'd stand a chance of convincing others.
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In the end he'll shake his head. ]
... you have me at a pretty significant disadvantage. [ this is said quietly, and without color. ] You know my god, and you know my power, in a week where Love has become the definitive forerunner. Anyone with designs on advancing by kill will be targeting us this week.
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All I'll say is that my god would be pretty unhappy if I killed you for something like that—that, and it'd be pretty dumb of me to go after someone with a mind-controlling ability, like how it was Itachi's misstep to target someone with Blame Game.
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... for me, if Kaname-san trusts you, that's enough. My life and my god are in your hands, Ray-san. I hope we can work together.
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I believe Kaname-san understands the brutal nature of this game, maybe better than most. I don't think she'd shy away from difficult decisions, if they needed to be made. That's why I trust her. I know she'll take care of everyone as best she can.
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[ray knows he comes off as a suspicious asshole? what's the catch.]
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[ softly, almost to himself ] I choose to have faith.
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... But geez. I can see why you're with Love.
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[ Yu actually grins fleetingly, disarmed. ] It's pretty important to me. And for Love themselves... I really care about them. [ this part is softer. ]
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I don't know if you're already aware, but you probably will be either way if you talk to Madoka, so I'll tell you ahead of time—Nonon's also in Love, for the record.
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Yu briefly looks surprised, and then an awfully gentle smile steals across his face. It might be kind of embarrassing to look at? Sorry about him. ]
I see... good to know. Thank you.
[ Shakes his head. ]
I won't ask who your god is, Ray-san. But I hope we reach a point where you feel you can tell me yourself.
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We'll see. It's nothing personal right now, anyway.
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[ Yu inclined his head. He's thoughtful for a moment, then: ]
Actually, I'd like to ask you something, if you don't mind. Nothing personal, don't worry.
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In my position, what would you do with Hopelessly Devoted at this point? I'd like to know how you'd handle it.
[ He sounds genuinely curious, like they're talking about homework and not this kind of intense situation. ]
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After all, if they hadn't already exhausted their weekly use, then on Thursday night, when I come to kill them, they can just use it against me.
So personally, if you want to survive, then I'd advise not using Hopelessly Devoted before then. After Thursday night... well, I'd have to think about it. Maybe during the trial, to try and get a confession out of the primary suspect?
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Meaning the choice is between using the power proactively to try and help my god, or using the power defensively to try and save myself.
[ He'll shake his head slowly. ]
I thought as much. Thanks, Ray-san.
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But it's your decision.
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If I could pick the right person, and give them the right idea, couldn't I help someone break open this contest? [ Yu spreads his hands, stares down at them. ] ... that's why I chose this power.
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Yeah.
[ No sense in playing it off. It's true. ]
If I could, I would end this game peacefully, so that no one else has to suffer. That's what I'm working towards. ... I may not be able to save everyone, in the end, but I have to try.
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