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This may not be the most appropriate time to write this, but...a heroic sacrifice is hardly 'heroic', to me. It's just a tragedy that people need to find meaning in.

Real praise should go to those who support and help others, first and foremost- it's not one great act that saves the world, but many small ones. You were all able to prevent a great catastrophe by working together, so please don't feel as if your part in the matter was small. Frankly, given the Enma's crass behavior, I would say you more than did your part anyway. I would have stabbed him in the finger for that. (ㆆ‸ㆆ#) But I'm finding I may not be his 'biggest fan' after what Minakami told me, either way about it.

I might not be as acquainted with the dead, but only me and my grandmother are left of my family. Maybe that makes it hard for me to find warm comfort in these sorts of matters...not that I would disparage anyone for what they did, of course, as I'm proud of all ten of you being willing to take risks for the rest of us. I hope that you're all okay, and I'm still thankful to every one of you for helping to save Jigoku and coming back alive and safe.

Except the Enma, who is an absolute jerk!!! ヽ(`⌒´#)ノ

[For a moment, Hu Tao raised an eyebrow at his message. She wasn't expecting a response like this nor was she prepared to know what to say back. He can't see it but there was a chuckle on her end.]

You certainly are right. What happened was a tragedy and that everyone's support counts just as equally. Granted, I was about to give the Enma a piece of my mind but I already knew scolding him wasn't for the best. If anything, I'm glad to know my words alone could bring him to his knees! ♡(◕ᗜ◕✿)

But I apologize if my words made you uncomfortable. I'm afraid I'm used to working with the dead so these things are normal to me. However, I want to say thank you for your words. I'm glad to know that I have done my duties to help everyone and gain a protentional new friend!

Oh, I'm not mad or uncomfortable because of you at all! [ ~~despite how long it took me jgfhkd,~~ Tama is quick to respond to that part, sending it before the rest of his response even. ] I'm just always worried about the ways that society prizes self-sacrifice. It might not be a fitting image for a writer, but...I prefer endings where everyone makes it out safely. Because losing someone to a noble cause is too painful to imagine.

[ He can almost remember around something like that- but quickly puts the thought from his head. Tama wants to thank people, not...whatever it is he's doing. Ugh, why isn't he better at this stuff yet? ]

...I'm a bit of a novice in several regards, I guess. I certainly wouldn't have been able to hold my tongue with the Enma, even if I'm sure he has his reasons. [ This inch he's willing to give the Enma will be gone as of his "speech", but for the time being Tama won't go any further with it. ] Either way, consider this an offer from a friend, then- I still want to reward you for your hard work!! I work at a cafe; I can guarantee their dango are really good, and they have 'boba tea' that my bosses keeps trying to get me to drink...

Not at all! Sometimes stories need a happy ending and especially as a reminder to the reader that there are some good things in this world. Despite everything going on, it's still nice to know everything's going to be okay!

[Not that she usually like stories with happy endings. Or at the very least, she would much rather read a story that would leave an impression on her but...!]

Oh? Is this an invitation for me to come and visit you in person? Shall I finally get a chance to meet the oh so mysterious pen pal that I've been writing to all this time?

[He can't see it but her eyes widen as she leaned in a little closer!]

'Mysterious'...I don't know if I'll be that for much longer. (´ ▽ `;;;) In truth, I'm pretty normal compared to most lost souls here!

[ The whole 'time travel' and 'reincarnated thousands of times' things were more, uh, side. Things. Hardly normal to his day to day. He's not counting it. ]

You must have some martial skill to have been able to support the tower climb, correct? And you mentioned working with the dead...?? I can't imagine what a colorful life that would be, especially for someone able to be so chipper about death.

Even so, it'll be nice to meet up with you. I can't wait to see you in person! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

And yes, you are correct. I am skilled with the polearm as well as being a funeral director! I can't really say it's colorful but every day is never the same. You never know what you're going to get, right?

[Take that however you will!]

A polearm-user...
-——ᕙ-(✾◕ヮ◕)-ᓄ——-

And a funeral director...
▓▒░(ง◕ヮ◕)ڡ☆ﾟ.*･｡ﾟ┏(π△π┏)～░▒▓

...I almost fumble my umbrella every time I open it. I'm starting to worry I'm the only person in hell that can't fight.
｀、ヽ｀ヽ｀、ヽ( .• _ •.)｀、ヽ｀☂ヽ｀、ヽ

Oh nonsense! I highly doubt that. I'm sure there are plenty of people here who can't fight!

If worse comes to worse, I can always teach you how to use a polearm! Just think how amazing you'll look! ━━━(⇀‸↼‶)⊃━☆ﾟ.*･｡ﾟ

I did actually try to learn how to use a staff when I was little, mostly because I knew I wasn't healthy enough to heft a sword or an axe around, but...I broke enough of my grandmother's things for her to simply sigh and pat me on the head over it. That's worse than being scolded.

Though...her things aren't here to break, so maybe if I train in hell, then I'll be super capable of defending myself when we return to our homes, and without breaking the door screen!

My health is actually rather poor, though. I'd have to improve it first, but maybe someday I can take you up on that offer, if you'd truly be willing.

In other words, it's the face of disappointment. I know the feeling, there's nothing worse than knowing you could have tried better but it wasn't up to par.

Of course I would be willing! If I didn't, I wouldn't have asked. Although, before we go that, it is important that we work on your health first!

How about we focus on your stamina first before we try anything?

In that case, I guess I should warn you upfront that sometimes I get really sick, kind of for no reason...ah, but that's not the problem. I know when those are coming on and what to do around them just fine, and endurance would probably help with it. But I don't...

I'm bad at hospitals? Doctors. All of that. I really don't want to go to any clinics unless I absolutely have to. The last time someone tried to take me to a hospital, I tried to climb out of a still-moving motorcar, and that was a dear friend of mine trying to help me. He had to sedate me so I didn't hurt myself inadvertently... (´▽`;) I don't want or intend to do anything that foolish, for the record! I can't imagine it would even come up with endurance stuff! But I...feel embarrassed by it, and I don't want to risk behaving like a

[ There's a distinct break of the text, like he's not sure how to say it. In truth, he's trying to run down what words are 'acceptable' and what ones are 'very frowned upon in this modern society'. ]

an idiot with someone unfamiliar with how I can be. So, I figure it's best to be direct early-on than to risk, I don't know, breaking my leg and flailing about madly when someone from the clinic has to come fetch me.

I guess that's also why I had to ask again if you'd be willing...I know saying all of this must sound quite dramatic.

[...Huh.]

Not at all. You are talking to someone who is prone to dramatics so nothing you say can ever frighten me! Although, I have to admit, I am surprised how honest you are. Most people wouldn't allow themselves to be brave enough to be so open to others! Especially toward people whom they met!

[Nevermind that Hu Tao isn't one to talk...!]

And who said you were an idiot? Because everyone has to start somewhere, correct? I think we need to start off slow as we build our way up! Before you know it, you'll be someone that one should not mess with!

If worse comes to worse, I can always teach people a thing or two about bullying you. I did get some of my powers back so I can always blow them to smithereens! ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭* ̀ˋ

[No, she wasn't being serious. However, if she hears people are indeed messing around with him...!]

I'm not sure if its bravery or stupidity...either way, I had to learn to be more open about such things, shortly before arriving in Jigokucho. I'm usually extremely reserved, but if I kept up such behavior, I would have died sixteen times over before even arriving. What's the phrase...'sink or swim'? If I overshare, then I apologize, I'm still trying to adjust to being more social with others...

But no exploding anyone!! ∑(｡⊙︿⊙｡) I haven't met anyone being so crass here, besides those sharks that are, um, dead, but...I've always had to rely on Kawase and Minakami to look out for me beforehand. I want to be able to help them, instead...!! Someday I want to be the cool one scaring rude yokai away from Minakami, and he'll be super impressed with me...!!
☆.*･°｡･.(´▽`人).･｡°･*.☆

Not at all! I'm glad you're willing to tell me all of this as it takes a lot of bravery to be open to someone. Although, I have to admit, it did take a while for me to be so social to others. Especially when you aren't quite sure what their reaction might be.

Then all the more reason why we should get started! But again, just take it easy! Remember to start off with walking and building your way up! If it'll help, I can accompany you during those walks. If you ever need help, let me know as I'll still burn those who harass you into a crisp! (≧▽≦)

[Nope, she's not letting that go.]

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