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Written by DevDrawin
Written by DevDrawin
It was another day at the S.A.L.T. diner. The past few weeks have been quite tense for those in the losers bracket. One of them is seen relaxing in his dorm room, when suddenly...
*knock, knock*
ayo, come in.
Hello, I'm sorry to disturb you at this time.
nah man, you're good, not really busy right now. something you wanted to tell me?
Yes, it's about our match.
IGOR's curiosity was piqued. He didn't expect any discussion of the upcoming match to come up, especially with someone as reserved as Okabe.
I've discussed this with my comrades, and I've decided... I'm going to request to drop out of the tournament.
BITCH, WHAT?!
You deserve this. I've wasted everyone's time being here... you, Ruby, the lab members...
NAH BRO, YOU AIN'T DROPPIN' OUT. I'M NOT HAVING THAT.
Okabe was surprised by the strong response. Almost had to step back for a minute. Wasn't this a good thing, he thought?
Look, this is for the best. I've already made up my mind.
bro, you gotta stop and think. you think i don't notice how much you beat yourself up??
...
you shouldn't have to feel guilty for this. you definitely don't need to feel guilty for me, that's for damn sure.
I already feel guilty for dragging my friends here. Some guy I am, right? I get all cocky and think I can do this, yet I immediately let everyone down. I should've just stayed home and-
just shut up for a sec and listen: i dunno you or your friends that much, but if they're willing to come with you wherever you go, that says more than enough about your trustworthiness.
...
you gotta stop doubting yourself, bro. you may not see it right now, but you've got a reason to be here.
we all do.
I can't just stay here and get in your way.
and guess what?! i want you to get in my way! i'd rather lose to someone who put up a fight then win without having to do shit.
Even if that opponent was someone like me?
YES. look, i can tell you don't think of yourself too highly most of the time, am i right?
Okabe felt as though he was being read like a book. He never thought that IGOR would be this intuitive.
you've been through some shit, haven't you?
You don't know the half of it...
s'all good, dude. you don't need to share if you don't want to. we've all got our own battles, and i just wanted to make sure you know your worth.
Thank you. I suppose I've truly decided, then.
Suddenly, the door to IGOR's room opens again.
OKARIN!
Mayuri?! Why are you all here?
We could hear the commotion coming from here while we were looking for you. This place is huge!
I'M SO TIRED…. We had to run around all over this place to find you!
It's alright, your really didn't have t-
It's not fine. You are aware we're all here for you, right? I hate to see you putting yourself down like this.
What was supposed to be a simple goodbye between opponents suddenly felt like an intervention. IGOR was watching along in silence, just observing.
I'm just sorry that I dragged you all along here to begin with...
Okarin doesn't need to apologize! We've been having so much fun since we got here, we wouldn't wanna leave anyway!
Aw yeah, this place has been great.
Win or lose, the fact that you're here at all makes us happy to be around and support you!
Thank you, everyone. Heh, now I feel like a fool for doing all of this...
it's all good, didn't have much goin' on right now either way.
Ooh, right! My fellow Future Gadget Lab members... I've decided to revoke my request to drop out of the tournament. After a nice conversation with IGOR, I feel much more comfortable being here.
Yaay!! Mayuri will always be proud of Okarin for everything he's doing!
Mayuri gave Okabe the tightest hug she could give. IGOR couldn't help but smile for all the support he sees this Mad Scientist get.
ayo, sorry to interrupt this whole moment, but uhhh... since y'all are here, you guys wanna chill? i've got some games and snacks for everyone.
That sounds fun! It would be nice if we can relax before the big match comes.
Yes, I'd like that a lot.
Some time passes filled with laughter and conversation without a care in the world in IGOR's place. For a moment, Okabe felt... normal. Despite everything that had happened to him in his past. As if he could just be happy with himself and his friends.
Thank you for having us over! Mayuri had so much fun!
Man, I thought I would get better at Skate 3…
Thanks for all the cool stuff you showed us! It's always great to meet new people around here.
Okabe's friends had left, leaving just him and IGOR before he was going to call it a day.
Well, I'll be taking my leave. Thank you for talking to me about all that. I honestly wasn't expecting any of this.
you're welcome, bro. 'ey, this may be a competition, but that doesn't mean we can't look out for each other, y'know?
Right!
promise me one thing before you leave, tho.
Hm?
don't hold back when our match comes. gimme everything you got!
I will! I needed to hear that. May the best man win. At the end of the day, neither of our love will be gone, right?
damn right.
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