Year 3- Chapter 9: Brothers and Sisters

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FYI
: Speech
- Thoughts
[Flashback/Recording]
"Quoting"
OAA Cards/Messages/Calls/Results
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Everyone had returned to school. Kiyotaka met with Suzune as there was a chess board on the table.

Suzune: You're late.

Kiyotaka: I apologize. The meeting ran a little long.

Suzune: You've got 49 minutes left.

Kiyotaka: Alright. That's fine.

Kiyotaka plays a move with the Black Pieces. Suzune responds with the white pieces. They have a conversation while playing.

Kiyotaka: I'm going to contact Manabu.

Suzune: Brother?

Kiyotaka: Yes. I want to hear his opinion on something.

Suzune: I see.

Kiyotaka: You're welcome to join me.

Suzune: No. I'll see him at the gates like he promised. I'll show him how much I've grown.

Kiyotaka: You've certainly surpassed what he was capable of in his 3rd year.

Suzune looks at him surprised.

Suzune: You mean?

Kiyotaka: If we consider that he's grown since leaving ANHS for University it's safe to say you've caught up to him. 

Suzune hasn't been able to respond for a while. She's left in shock.

Suzune: I'm glad.

Suzune feels an immense sense of fulfilment.

Kiyotaka: I am surprised though.

Suzune: About what?

Kiyotaka: You're able to read Chiori very well.

Suzune: I suppose I am.

Kiyotaka: I can't tell what she's thinking at all.

Suzune: Well there's a simple explanation to that.

Kiyotaka: ?

Suzune: You two are very similar and I've gotten used to reading the way you think. I just applied it to her.

Kiyotaka- I see. So it's a privilege she gets from dating me. How frustrating that I can't replicate it then.

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Later that day Kiyotaka dials a number on his phone having bought contact with the outside world from Chabashira-Sensei along with Manabu's Phone Number. However, he is surprised to hear a woman's voice. 

???: This is Horikita Residence. How can I help you?

Kiyotaka: Tachibana-San?

Tachibana: President? How are you contacting us right now?

Kiyotaka: Bought it with points. Tachibana-San. What are you doing at Manabu's residence?

Tachibana: I... um... I... Manabu-Kun. There's someone on the phone. It's the President.

Manabu: Kiyotaka. How can I help you?

Kiyotaka: It's been a while Manabu. 1 year to be exact. How have you been?

Manabu: I've been doing quite well.

Kiyotaka: I called you because I wished to discuss something with you.

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