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To those that knew it, it looks like the crazy RPG hit-points-and-magic stuff has gone home. Sorry for those who were close to it. I don't think it left any notes or belongings for anyone, but I'm sure it'll be better off where it came from.

['What a cartoonish Shift this was. Not that I will ever forget my valorous deeds, but can we get back to ... Actually, forget it. Nothing serious. If more Shifts that are par for the Haruhi-course happen, it can only be a good thing.']

Seriously -- everyone all right out there? Sounds like a more than average number of people have been leaving fair Luceti lately. Though I guess variation is itself average, in said fair Luceti.

...Anyone know where the name "Luceti" comes from, anyway?

['...You know what, I'd better stop rambling right there.']

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Right -- like me. ['For all the good that I'd be able to do you.']

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Ehehe, that's why.. I'm really glad I got to meet you, Kyon-san. Thank you for that.

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And-- uh, it's been really nice getting to meet you, too, Kaname. You always help raise my spirits.

--You know, you don't have to call me "Kyon-san," if you want. It sounds a little weird, doesn't it?

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[ She can't help but smile (just slightly shyly, but at least genuinely happy) at the first part. ]

.. Huh? But if I don't call you Kyon-san, what else should I call you? I don't think it sounds that weird..

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Well, you know. If you have to call me "Kyon," you don't have to be that formal about it, that's all.

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W-would that really be alright? After all, not even using honorifics.. [ never mind the fact it's only a nickname, Madoka's just overly polite. ]

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Well... If you want to, Kaname.

['You know, given my signal lack of it from my actual sister, I wouldn't say no to "Onii-chan" either.

-- Not like that, though!']

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H.. hmm. I want to call you whatever you're most comfortable with, Kyon-san, that's all..

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Ah, well... Well, if you prefer "kun," then, for now?

['Though I guess I'm passing over a delightful chance to develop a little sister complex. That's actually a good thing, isn't it?']

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Kyon-kun.. [ pondering the sound of this. ] .. I like it, hehe. I guess that from now on it's Kyon-kun, then..!

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['...So much better than my sister.'

He chuckles.]

Great, Kaname.--Which one do you prefer, by the way?

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Me?

[ she blinks in surprise - apparently she wasn't prepared for that question. ]

.. I guess.. I don't really prefer either, they're just as good to me.

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You really don't think either one of them sounds better to you?

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N-not really.. is that such a bad thing?

[ look at that kicked puppy face, Kyon. ]

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['--Hrrrghk--'

He quickly starts waving his hands.]

Not at all, Madoka-chan... I like having the choice, in fact!