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You don't understand, Momo. [She... shakes her head.] Things are happening that I can't even explain anymore. It's dangerous. I already watched one person I care about get tortured.

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But I... even if I could get away, I couldn't be happy standing by while someone I love is going through all this! I may not understand, but... I can't just give up on you.

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[Momo's so sincere. Kido has no idea what she did to deserve this, but she lifts a hand to Momo's jaw, leaning so their foreheads press together, her hair curtaining them in a probably weirdly intimate way.]

I need you to not care about me.

[Kido what you are saying and what you are doing are at odds.]

If I make you miss a chance to leave, I'll never forgive myself.

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[Momo swallows. God, she wishes she could even want to agree. It would be easier, probably. But by god she is stuck hardcore in hope alignment and in love, so. Sorry, Kido.]

We can make a chance for both of us to leave. Together. I can't just... stop caring about you. I've believed in you since we met - I still believe in you, because... because...

[Oh my god she's going to sing. The lyrics to the melody she's had stuck in her head for days suddenly just... burst into being.]

Because it's you, I know you'll make it through
Look ahead, do all you can do
I know you've gone and you've given your all
Just know you're not alone, I'll be here for you!
Throw away your "rather than stay"
I'll do what I can for you and
Hey, maybe we'll get them out too!
Let's go and turn the page to break the lonely days

[She blinks. Okay she... might have gotten a little too caught up in that.]

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[Kido's just come to accept random bursts of song. It's just part of their lives now, more than ever before. She nuzzles her forehead against Momo's, first dropping her eyes--she can't meet Momo's when she looks like that--and then her head, resting it on Momo's shoulder.

Seriously what she is saying and what she is doing are at such odds. She wants to answer in a similar tune, but she can't. She can't keep it up. She's out of hope at this point. She's a duty character--and it's her duty to keep Momo safe. Because she's a good person, because she's so alive, because she never deserved to be in this situation in the first place. Because Kido loves her.]

The laughter from yesterday has faded into the past,
Was that last of happiness?
I'm trying my best not to cry.

I would have let go of my hope for tomorrow,
If only I'd known it would end in such sorrow.
I just feel so trapped inside - I want to hide - so I can't hear a sound

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[Tears start to form at the corner of Momo's eyes, but she remains resolute, wrapping her arms around Kido to hold her close. To be whatever comfort she can.]

Because it's mocking us, this painful small world
Stabbing holes with fangs, we crumble
I just want to be by your side
I think there's something in our hearts
That can make us try.
Even if you don't care for these words and
Bat all them away, just know
That you can always rely
I want to help you through,
Oh please, I beg of you.

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[She doesn't know how to tell Momo there's no one that can help her anymore, instead clutching Momo's shirt weakly.]

Please make it stop.
I can't bare the pain, I can't bare the pain.
When will it all end?
All of my tears dry up, and it's breaking my heart,
These memories tear me apart...

So I'll curse this future and world we were after,
I'll let go of all of our joy and laughter.
I know that I'm trapped inside - so I'll just hide - and block out all the sounds.

And out there I know there's that future I wanted,
But now it's all fading away and won't ever come back...

[It's the most hurtful thing she can say honestly. Maybe she hopes it'll push Momo away.]

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[It doesn't, Momo's rooted herself into the ground here far too hard to be blown away by something like that. It hurts, but... she knows Kido is going through a lot, even if she doesn't understand it. Her grip just tightens.]

It's you, I just know you'll get through,
Shout them out, the words you want to,
Saying things like "it's over, I can't"
I know it seems bad now
You'll be okay again
Breathe a gulp of air and turn
Around to face the music far away
The future's what we make of it!
It's at least worth a shot
But please don't hide or stop
Danchou, I know you're as strong as I always thought

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[Momo wins this game of musical chicken. Kido's voice catches in her throat before she can get to the next line of her song. She shakes her head weakly.]

I'm not a strong person, Kisaragi. I never have been.