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Okay. So maybe your pride was your downfall.
What could you say? You just happened to be extremely awkward and a tad bit hubristic.
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You sighed, staring down at Hanako.
โ How amusing. So now youโve won. โ
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He grinned at you. Was it possible for you to punch a ghost?
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โ Letโs just say weโre on neutral terms right now. โ
He floated closer towards you, making you back away. Seeing this, his grin only seemed to widen.
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โ Scared now, are we? Now that your little advantage is no more? My, how itโs satisfying to see such an expression on your face. โ
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You narrowed your eyes.
โ Y eah? You think this is fear? No, this is just pure hatred gracing my presence right now. Iโm telling you right now Hanako. Back up right now or you wonโt be finding yourself in a pleasurable position. โ
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He chuckled.
โ Who knew a descendant of the fearsome Akamori clan clan would simply be just talk. Why, how disappointing it must be for your parents. โ
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You clenched your fists, which he noticed. He raised his palm as you took a step towards him, still smiling.
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โ Recall what I just said about neutral terms? Every wish comes with a price, my dear. Do you really wanna make me heighten your newfound debt to me? โ
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โ Surely a slap in your childish face wouldnโt do you so much bad. โ
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โ Whatโs stopping you from testing that theory? โ
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And you were silenced.
Moments passed. You started tapping your foot. He leaned his head back against a wall.
Damn. Who knew interaction with a ghost would turn out to be so awkward?
And as though realising the tension between you two, he allowed his gaze to soften.
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โ I really donโt mean for us to fight. Though mischievous, I truly do mean you no harm. We donโt need to be rivals, Himari. โ
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You almost grinned at how easily the fake name rolled off his tongue.
Trickery really could be such a joy.
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โ Donโt worry Hanako. Even if you tried, you could never compare to my familyโs strength. Though mysterious, itโs quite easy to admit that we have quite the power of aura. โ
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He let out a small laugh.
โ You remind me of Kou. I can see the two of you getting along well, once youโve lost the attitude. โ
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โ That annoying child? Donโt compare me to such a kid. He looks as though he still believes in fairy tales. โ
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โ Not a fan? Donโt worry, heโs expressed quite an annoyance towards you too, little Ms exorcist. โ
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โ Again with the Ms? โ
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Hanako winced.
Good. Youโd made him uncomfortable.
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โ Not a good way of addressing you? What am I meant to call you then? โ
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โ Iโd much rather you used my name like any normal person, though Iโd much rather you just addressed me with โ Mx โ. I donโt know how long your dead ass hasnโt been around for, but just know Iโm not explaining all this trans shit to you. โ
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You mentally cheered at the pun. God, you were fucking hilarious.
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โ If I find out this is some joke, youโll be in for it. But fine then, Mx Himari? โ
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Just imagine the title Ms or Sir. Itโs like that, so itโd be Mx, and then my surname.ย
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