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[X] "Youmu?"

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Vincent can hear someone approaching his room. He turns his head toward the sound as the footsteps get louder. The sliding door opens, but he can only see the newcomer's silhouette.

"Youmu?" he asks hesitantly.

The newcomer responds with a light giggle as she covers her face with her fan.

"Sorry to fall short of your expectations," says Yuyuko. "But if you must know, she only left your side a few minutes ago."

The ghost princess walks close to him. Before he can argue, she begins wiping his forehead with a damp piece of cloth. The cool sensation feels quite nice, so he stays still to let her continue.

"You shouldn't worry my little Youmu like that," whispers Yuyuko.

"Youmu? W-what happened?" returns Vincent.

"She said that she found you unconscious after she took me back to my room," replies Yuyuko. "You really should take care of your health. Are you sure that you aren't anemic? Maybe you need medication?"

Her eyes glitter with a hint of mischief when she says the word "medication". While he could use something for a headache, the better part of him thinks that requesting for such a thing will only lead to trouble.

"I'm feeling fine now," he says as he forces a smile. "Good thing that Youmu passed by earlier. She must have noticed during her patrol."

"She wasn't patrolling," says Yuyuko, her face unusually serious. "She said that she heard you cry out for her."

"... huh?" he manages. She was much too far to hear him, if he recalls correctly. Unfortunately, he can't be sure of his own head right now. Maybe he just didn't notice.

"Youmu stayed beside you until just a few minutes ago," she continues. "You didn't have any visible injury or symptom, but she was worried all the same. If I didn't tell her to prepare dinner, she would still be here, looking over you with tearful eyes."

Vincent wonders idly if the ghost princess isn't exaggerating a little bit, but she seems to be speaking sincerely. In any case, he should apologize for worrying the half-ghost unnecessarily.

"Sorry for the trouble," he mutters slowly.

"You should try to stop passing out like this," she says. "While I find it kinda cute, it is really inconvenient for Youmu. That girl is pretty sensitive, after all."

Vincent agrees completely, except for the part about Youmu. That girl is pretty damn tough and strong willed. Sensitive isn't one of the words he would use to describe her.

"..."

He realizes that Yuyuko still seems to be staring at him. She smiles at him gently. Somehow, he feels calm around her.

[ ] Stay silent and wait.
[ ] Have a short chat with Yuyuko.
[ ] Excuse yourself and try to find Youmu.
[ ] Excuse yourself and try to find Chen.
[ ] Excuse yourself and try to find Komachi.
[ ] Custom