[ So, they matched up in that Hubert went home with Akane, after they all decided it together. It meant it would be awhile before Aoi would know who Hubert really was, but it was the best way for Akane - and therefore it was the way Aoi insisted on. Surprise, surprise.
It's over a year before Aoi discovers who Hubert really is. They find themselves back at home after the final trial and suddenly everything makes sense. Two and two are put together and they finally don't make five. So, he approaches Hubert's room in the Kurashiki apartment quite steadily, not even bothering to knock on the door. He's mostly avoided him so far back at home, so this will probably be telling that things have occurred. ]
[That's the question, isn't it. The last they spoke in that timeline was Aoi's secrets being exposed at the trial. How much is he, Hubert, willing to accept on faith now?
He's not sure]
I have missed you. Too much, perhaps. But we did not part in the best way...
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remembering hubert
It's over a year before Aoi discovers who Hubert really is. They find themselves back at home after the final trial and suddenly everything makes sense. Two and two are put together and they finally don't make five. So, he approaches Hubert's room in the Kurashiki apartment quite steadily, not even bothering to knock on the door. He's mostly avoided him so far back at home, so this will probably be telling that things have occurred. ]
Why didn't you tell me?!
[ He knows why. And yet. ]
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Would you have if our roles were reversed?
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But still! Fuck!
[ He collapses on Hubert's bed, glaring at the ceiling. ]
Why did I make you go through that?!
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[He watches Aoi carefully, wishing to touch him but not willing to broach that so soon after he remembered]
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[ He sits up and stares at him. ]
Be honest.
[ He wants to touch him, too. He reaches out for him and places his hand on his shoulder. ]
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[Not being able to touch, to talk in any meaningful way...]
We had to hide so much from you.
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[ He really does look sorry. ]
How can I make it up to you?
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[ Because he's not letting Hubert go before that. Except - ]
If it's okay I keep you around that long, anyway.
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[That's the question, isn't it. The last they spoke in that timeline was Aoi's secrets being exposed at the trial. How much is he, Hubert, willing to accept on faith now?
He's not sure]
I have missed you. Too much, perhaps. But we did not part in the best way...
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[Ah... he feared everything was a plot]
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You're the only one I never plotted against.