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[universalboy]

I've gotten beaten up by Sugata plenty... but I, uh, have to use it practically, in battle, using my power stuff, so... I get bonus practice under pressure? I guess?

[boldsimplicity]

W-what sort of battles do you get into?

[Takuto really leads a different life than him! While Ishimaru doesn't think that he's a troublemaker at all, he doesn't know what to make of these comments yet.]

But please know that there are no 'bonus practice' just for performing under pressure! You either train a lot or you don't!

[universalboy]

-- oh, you don't know about my secret, huh. Remember my glow?

[ On queue, there's an X-shaped glowing mark over his X-shaped scar on his chest, which flickers out quickly so not to draw attention. ]

I transform and fight in a giant robot. That kinda thing.

[boldsimplicity]

[It sure is glowing!! W-what kind of scar glows like that?! But... it doesn't look like an infection at least! If that was the case, Ishimaru would definitely be worried about him.]

You... fight in a giant robot.

[Ishimaru slowly repeats those words. T-this is starting to sound like an anime, not that he really watches such things. He's always thought they were a waste of time!]

[universalboy]

Yeah. I'll transform into my Galactic Pretty Boy form for you. Just not... now... or here... sometime in the future. Ok?

[boldsimplicity]

[He looks at Takuto for a moment, before breaking into a large smile. His friend offering to share a secret with him...]

I'd be honored to see your 'transformation!' I can tell that it's something you're very dedicated to, so to show one of your passions with me... it truly is a privilege!

[Even if he doesn't know really know much about fighting in giant robots or being a galactic pretty boy, this is clearly important to Takuto.]

I want to learn as much as I can about you!

[universalboy]

[ O-oh! He's never really seen Ishimaru smile like that before. Really genuine and delighted. It's... good. Pure. ]

Mmm, it's a duty. But I do it because I believe in everyone.

[boldsimplicity]

[What a noble comment! And with such a good intention... he really is seeing Takuto's spirit now!]

Dedication to duty and a belief in your fellow peers... your words have resonated with me! Rather than treating your duty as an obligation, you have complete belief in the people that you wish to protect! I-it's... inspiring! [Bath houses/saunas truly deepens the bond between two men!]

You're truly an amazing person!