( blasting heavy metal in her earbuds while studying. )

I need to lock the fuck in.

for the last time, my name isn't yomama.

" Right. . . and who are they? "

Those test subject wouldn't happen to be people, would they?

There's a reason I don't play Uno with them anymore.

" Oh, Hatsume. I was working on those parts you asked for. " Just a few machine parts dropping from her back.

she's gotten stuck making something for the reader. wonder what it is.

Oh, Nejire–senpai. . . Hello.

" Huh. . ? I don't believe I'm hurt, miss. "

Guess so. It's almost as if everything's been too quiet until now.

weird. . .

how long was I gone

pops into reality. blinking.

Um. . . Pony. That means. . . ( she's whispering into her ear. )

I. Don't listen to him.

what

" Oh, don't worry. But I thought you wanted to relax? Take a moment away from work? " She would tilt her head, setting down the tray.

And in a bit. . . she would return with a tray of tea, snacks, and a few books. And. . . seeing her tinkering. Though, just letting out a chuckle. " Really can't take an eye off you, can I? "

" You need to eat more, Hatsume. I'll be back in a bit. " She would shake her head, walking off to brew some tea, and gather other things.

" Do you. . . not know how? " She'd tilt her head. " I'll get some books as well. We can read, drink tea, girl talk. Anything you'd like. "

" Oh, don't worry. Just enjoy yourself, alright? I'll go get it prepared. "

⠀ nessie. found this when looking for caps

" Of course! You look like you could use one, Hatsume. Besides, it's delicious! "

And nobody told me—? Girl, congrats!

" Both! "

" Tea. "

tea.

I can't believe I'm so late. . . Hello, everybody!

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