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[transmittable]

If you'd like to ask the Transmitter something over the phone, go right ahead! The Transmitter will answer the phone as soon as she's available. Leaving messages is impossible, given how old these phones are, but you should be able to reach her at almost all hours.

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[cadmiums]

I'd like to think of it more as...winning each other's hearts. That way we can both be victorious in the end.

[transmittable]

How do you come up with these things, Ryoji?

[ There it is again. A little more confident, though still shaky. She takes a deep breath. ]

Like a walking romcom.

[cadmiums]

[ He laughs, both at the sound of his name and at what's been said.]

I just say what's in my heart! ...but I've never actually played one of those, is that a bad thing? Maybe that's why Junpei keeps asking me for advice in them.

[transmittable]

Play...? I'm talking about movies, what are you talking about?

[cadmiums]

The video games where the goal is to date as many girls as possible.

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...Ohhh, because you're a player!

[ ...is that. is she trying to make a joke. ]

You know, video game girls and real girls aren't always the same kind of challenge.

[cadmiums]

[ .... ]

[ Yup he's laughing, give him a second. ]

I guess if you put it that way~.

They're not! I'd much rather make real girls smile, especially you.

[transmittable]

Agh, smooth again!

You can't really see it but, you've made me smile a lot already...you know?

[cadmiums]

I'm really glad. [ He looks genuinely pleased at that, the smile on his face lingering for a few moments before it turns into a more mischievous one.]

Even if I can't see it now, I'm sure I will in my dreams.

[transmittable]

...What do I look like there? I mean- what do you think I'll look like?

[cadmiums]

Mmmn... [ This is something that requires a lot of thought, so he sits up straighter--he would play with his scarf if he was wearing it but fussing about in the covers will have to do.]

You look beautiful. Ahh that sounds simple but-- I don't usually dream and when I do, it's mostly in colors and sounds. When I think of you, I think of the way you sigh and laugh, of music, and the color teal. All of those things are beautiful to me, and that's what I see and hear in my dreams. But if you're asking what I think you look like I... if I had a type, that's what I imagine you would look like. Beyond what you've told me, of course. I still want to know more but... I think you'll be more beautiful than anything I could imagine.

[transmittable]

[ The static actually...decreases, strangely enough, as does the distortion, just slightly. It's not like the time Ryoji heard a clear voice, but it's almost there. Her breath clearly catches. Thick, warm, shaky: ]

W-wow... Good- God, that's- wow.

[ ...She's kind of speechless. ]

[cadmiums]

Ahhh, did I not describe it well enough? It's kind of hard to and I think I got a bit carried away. [ But it doesn't sound like a bad reaction if he's judging by the static, so he sounds hopeful.]

[transmittable]

No. No, it was perfect. It's beautiful.

I've never had someone talk about me like that before.

[cadmiums]

I'm glad you liked it.

[...]

I really do like you a lot, you know.

[transmittable]

I... Yeah, though I still can't understand why, I...think I know.

I really do like you a lot too.

[cadmiums]

[ He looks really happy about that.]

Oh? What do you mean?

[transmittable]

I mean I'm starting to come to terms with the fact that I'm never gonna get what made you ask me for a second date in the first place, and it's- you know, I wonder but..."I just wanted to" seems more like an acceptable one every time we talk.

[cadmiums]

Yeah, and now I want to take you out on more. [ He sighs, content despite what a week this has been.]

When would you like to go on our fourth?

[transmittable]

You asked me before I could even get up the nerve- um... Whenever you feel up to it next.

...But, maybe wait a few days. Don't wanna go too fast.

[ She's joking again? She's joking again. ]

[cadmiums]

If I don't do my best to keep up with you, you might win my heart first. [ And then to her answer, which sounds kind of like she's playing, but he's not too sure.]

OK, I hear absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Ah, but in that case-- would you mind telling me something else about what you look like? I'd like to see more of you in my dreams in the meantime.

[transmittable]

Ohh...

[ ... ]

I like to wear my hair up. Nothing fancy, you know? But- something to get it out of my face. An easy ponytail, or something.

[cadmiums]

[!!!]

I think that suits you, it means I could see your face and smile clearer. Maybe I'll go back to sleep and dream of you now... [ What time is it he has no idea but he doesn't sound like he cares either.]

[transmittable]

Don't just sleep the day away, dummy. You've got tonight to dream, and...the nights after that.

[cadmiums]

OK, OK, but I'm going to dream of you tonight for sure! And after that too.

Can I do anything for you? You've given me so many gifts today, and I'd like to give you something as the perfect end to our date.