Oh yeah, because I'm just always in a bad mood. That's just like me. [He snaps at Ken and the poor kid doesn't deserve that. Even Hikaru knows he's being rude but he's bad at apologizing.
With a sigh, he tries to talk again:]
Listen. I just. Need to do something or I'll go crazy...being by myself all day while I wait for Taichi or Zuko.
[As Ken wanted to remark something back, he didn't know what to say. All he could do was to stare at Hikaru before giving a small frown.]
Then shall we get going to the stores? I'm sure there will be plenty of games around to keep you distracted.
[And yet, based on how Ken said his words, there was a hint of curiosity. He wondered what made him so antsy but he knew he had to be subtle. He didn't want to be snapped at again.]
Yeah, good idea. Are there any games you really want to try? I haven't had time to see what the gaming situation is like here. And I got all the time in the world now, I guess.
[He was always busy with Kaoru, trying to pick up their fashion or busy with Taichi.]
My job? [That beauty store job was ages ago (and he got fired) and Hikaru definitely can't remember it at the moment.] You mean the social influencer thing I've been doing? It does keep me busy. Actually, I planned on taking pictures while we were at the arcade but you know, other than that, the fashion line was keeping me busy but whatever, I'll figure something out.
[Because he can't keep doing it without Kaoru and he sighs.]
Sorry, this is just my first time out since Kaoru left.
[Before Ken could say anything, he immediately close it back. At that moment, he gave a frown before lowering his head.]
I-I see, then all the better that we go and see what else the arcade has to offer right?
[He said before shifting his weight. He didn't know what to say other than to offer some kind of distraction after his twin left. Looking toward the side, he mumbled a little.]
[Hikaru sighs, annoyed. He hates what he sees as pity and after he's already cried and cried some more, he feels oddly defense. To no fault of Ken, who hasn't done anything.]
Yeah, me too. But what can I do? Not like I can go home or bring him back or anything. Or whatever. [Hikaru is very much the emotional type and with Kaoru gone, emotions high, Hikaru is having a hard time keeping it together.]
What's wrong with this place? Like why do people just come and go? Why didn't I go with him?
[At this moment, Ken wondered what his leader would say. While it sounded like Hikaru would need it, the problem was what she would say to cheer him up.
Or at least, make some meaningful comment,]
Because that's just how life is. People do come and go and you'll never know who it might be.
[Although, he looked at the ground before mumbling to himself. That probably wasn't the best thing to say but it sure sounded like what his leader would do.]
I think that's why it's so difficult to handle? [Did he do it right??]
How the hell am I supposed to just accept that? [Hikaru's never had to face something quite this difficult. A rich pampered boy isn't privy to most struggles a regular person is and this is one of the things for Hikaru that he's never had to handle.]
People leave us so I should accept Kaoru is gone? He's my twin. We're born together so we leave together, we...[He frowns and he knows it isn't like that. Life's not always that fair.]
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[The obvious answer is that no, he doesn't, and he shouldn't be so irritable but this is Hikaru not at his best. Grumpy as always.]
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[How could he say this without prying?]
You look annoyed? Perhaps a little more than usual?
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With a sigh, he tries to talk again:]
Listen. I just. Need to do something or I'll go crazy...being by myself all day while I wait for Taichi or Zuko.
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Then shall we get going to the stores? I'm sure there will be plenty of games around to keep you distracted.
[And yet, based on how Ken said his words, there was a hint of curiosity. He wondered what made him so antsy but he knew he had to be subtle. He didn't want to be snapped at again.]
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[He was always busy with Kaoru, trying to pick up their fashion or busy with Taichi.]
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[He said before raising an eyebrow or two.]
But whatever happened to your job? Wouldn't that take your time?
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[Because he can't keep doing it without Kaoru and he sighs.]
Sorry, this is just my first time out since Kaoru left.
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I-I see, then all the better that we go and see what else the arcade has to offer right?
[He said before shifting his weight. He didn't know what to say other than to offer some kind of distraction after his twin left. Looking toward the side, he mumbled a little.]
I'm sorry that happened to you...
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Yeah, me too. But what can I do? Not like I can go home or bring him back or anything. Or whatever. [Hikaru is very much the emotional type and with Kaoru gone, emotions high, Hikaru is having a hard time keeping it together.]
What's wrong with this place? Like why do people just come and go? Why didn't I go with him?
[Hikaru, he's 13.]
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Or at least, make some meaningful comment,]
Because that's just how life is. People do come and go and you'll never know who it might be.
[Although, he looked at the ground before mumbling to himself. That probably wasn't the best thing to say but it sure sounded like what his leader would do.]
I think that's why it's so difficult to handle? [Did he do it right??]
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People leave us so I should accept Kaoru is gone? He's my twin. We're born together so we leave together, we...[He frowns and he knows it isn't like that. Life's not always that fair.]
We just stay together, okay? Until this place.