Some connections are too deep to be defined by the name

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Slightly offend rei

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"Hey," she said, folding her arms. "Don't call anime cartoons. Anime isn't for children. Cartoons are."

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For the first time that evening, Elias looked genuinely caught off guard.

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He immediately lifted both hands in surrender.

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"Wait," he said with a sheepish laugh. "I didn't mean it like that. I choose the wrong word."

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His expression softened into sincere regret.

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"I'm sorry, Rei."

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He met her eyes without trying to defend himself.

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"You're right. Anime is a medium with incredible depth and complexity. Calling it a cartoon is like calling a novel a bedtime story."

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He let the apology hang between them for a moment before adding quietly,

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"Thank you for correcting me."

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Rei studied him for a second before giving a small nod.

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"Good."

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A relieved smile spread across his face.

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"I'm glad we settled that," he said. "I'd hate to end up on your bad side this early."

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The tension melted away, replaced by easy laughter.

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He leaned casually against the railing.

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"So... since I've admitted I'm completely inexperienced in this area..."

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His eyes sparkled with curiosity.

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"Recommend something."

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"Not just anything," he added. "Give me something that'll actually make me feel something. You said music has to match the mood, right? I think stories should, too."

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Rei laughed.

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"So..."

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"What kind of mood are you looking for?"

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She began counting on her fingers.

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"Funny? Romance? Detective? Mystery? Horror? Or something that's completely psychology-based?"

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Elias rested his chin on his hand, pretending to think deeply.

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"Psychology."

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His answer came without hesitation.

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"I want something that'll make me question what's real and what's not."

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He smiled.

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"The kind of story that stays in your head long after the credits roll."

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His gaze met hers.

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"I don't want an easy story, Rei."

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"I want complicated people. The kind where no one is completely right... and no one is completely wrong."

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He paused before adding quietly,

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"I want to see the world through your eyes, even if it's only through a screen."

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Rei thought for a moment.

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"Then..."

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"I have two recommendations."

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She looked at him thoughtfully.

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"Classroom of the Elite is probably the best."

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She smiled faintly.

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"But it already has four seasons, and it's still continuing."

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She hesitated.

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"So..."

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"If you want something shorter, watch Tomodachi Game."

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"It's only one season."

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"Twelve episodes."

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Elias repeated the title under his breath.

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"Tomodachi Game..."

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He smiled slowly.

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"That already sounds like trouble."

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He imagined the story before he'd even watched it.

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"Betrayal."

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"Psychological manipulation."

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"Games that test trust."

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He chuckled softly.

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"Yeah..."

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"I have a feeling this one is going to mess with my head."

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His eyes returned to hers.

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"And somehow..."

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"I think that's exactly why you chose it."

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Rei only smiled.

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The city lights shimmered below them as the night carried on.

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The conversation had drifted far from introductions and polite small talk.

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