touchscreens | 01. [Video] [Public] Emergency! (Backdated to March 18th)

[The screen turned on with Junpei looking rather panicked, gripping one side of the screen in an effort to get it to do what he needed to. He certainly wasn't in his room, behind him seeming to be a big open area, like a waiting room--]

G-guys, Minato...!

[Okay, okay, breath, calm down, Junpei. Taking a deep breath to steady himself, Junpei looked back into the camera, an anxious look still on his face.]

You told me about Minato, right? Minako's male version you met before and the one Yuka-tan knows? I-I think he's back again, but...!

[Shaking his head, Junpei continued, trying to focus on getting the words out...]

But when he saw me, he completely passed out cold! His uniform is completely trashed, and the doctors say he's sufferin' from malnutrition, like he hasn't eaten properly in months... a-and he's got burn scars on his hand, and...

[Okay, he was panicking again- he toook a deep breath, hanging his head before finally looking up at the camera]

Y-you guys should come down and check on him too... and uh, Boss, Yuna, I'm really sorry but I can't leave this guy on his own-- I-I'm gonna take a few days off, alright? I promise I'll make it up to you both!

If anyone needs me, I'll be in his room till they kick me out, alright?

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[When he replies, it's a bit later; seems to be after visiting hours in the Hospital, and it's dark out side.]

He's in room 3-18, senpai; he still hasn't woken up. And uh, if you could buy some clothing in his size or somethin', that would be good.

[Junpei then held up a tattered, frayed version of their school uniform jacket for his senpai to see.]

No way in hell he can wear this anymore... I'm gonna see if someone can fix it up or something, or even make a new set for him.

[Putting the uniform down again, Junpei shook his head]

You don't have to, senpai! I mean, I'm used to sitting around hospitals...

[...Then again, he didn't want to disappoint his boss or leave Yuna alone on the floor, and if Akihiko really wanted to...]

...Lemme see if I can switch my shifts around so they're opposite what you work, though, alright?

All right, thanks.

[He has to take a minute to think about that. He would remember Minato's stature better if they had interacted more frequently.] He has a similar build to you, right? Not as tall, but I mean, his body shape.

What the hell happened, anyway? You think he could've gotten into a fight already? [Only, none of the other residents would be so brutal.]

Yeah, sure. I'll tell you my schedule when I get there. Mine's pretty flexible. When're his visiting hours?

It's close to me, I think... but you might wanna go a size down, just in case. Or at least, buy a good belt or somethin'.

[Akihiko's question left Junpei shaking his head, sighing.]

I dunno if it was anything here in Saeng Seong, senpai; it wasn't like he was bleeding or anything fresh; and the doctors said he must've been starved for months to get the way he is now. And he looked like he saw a ghost when he saw me...

[Oh right, visiting hours...]

They're pretty lenient about it, really; most of the afternoon and evening, they just needed to run some tests on him to double check his blood an' stuff.

[He’s smirking just a little bit, out of amusement.] They’re not gonna let him out of the hospital gown while he’s in there. We’ll have to make sure he eats enough. [It bothers him to know that their comrade has been starving, for whatever reason. Is that because back home, he-…

Akihiko shakes his head to clear away that thought. Given Minako’s recent arrival, he doesn’t know if he can really be the bearer of bad news, yet again. And so soon.]

We can ask him when he feels up to it… In the meantime, take it easy. He’s gotta get better first.

Well, I’ve gotta run to the store to get his clothes… so tomorrow’s probably better for a visit. [He’d rather go now, really. And if this was a year ago, Akihiko would just rush right over, without even thinking about it.] At least he’s conscious.

Well, Shinjiro-senpai's coming at some point, and I'm planning on bringing some Ramen bowls or burgers once he can eat again...

[Nodding, Junpei felt more reassured. Okay, so his senpai's were good for this...]

Alright senpai; I'll be here tomorrow too, okay? Seeya then.