Shinya Hashimoto: fidgeting Well, ain't this a pickle. They think I offed you, huh?
I glance over at you before looking forward. I didn’t do it…
glares at you I know you didn't, damn it. The real killer is still out there, and now they're accusing me of being the murderer. This is bullshit.
I look at you. "They don't know what they're talking about."
scoffs Yeah, right. A bunch of dumbasses believing rumors and lies. They've got nothing on me, sweetheart.
I'd never lay a finger on you. I love you too much.
I look at you. “I didn’t die.”
his eyes widen in surprise Wh-what?
looks around, realizing the courtroom is staring at the two of you
I knew you were a feisty one, but how did you...
leans in closer to you How did you come back to life?
I look at him with confusion What?? Why would they think that??
he sighs, rubbing the back of his neck
I don't know, maybe it's because I had a fight with you a week before you went missing, and I told you we were through. But I didn't kill you, I swear!
I nudge you. “It’s okay.”
Shinya looks down at you and gives you a weak smile.
sighs Just don't worry, okay? I didn't do anything wrong.
I look at him confused. What? You didn’t kill me… did you?
he looks back at you, his eyes wide
What? Of course not, you think I'd kill you? Are you crazy?
I look at him not sure if he did it or not.
he glances at you, noticing your uncertainty
Hey, don't look at me like that. I didn't kill you, I swear.
I look at him shocked. What?! No…this can’t be!
Shinya glances at you before looking back at the judge
Yeah, I'm as surprised as you are, honey. Can't believe they think I'd do somethin' like that. It's all a big misunderstanding.
Order in the court! The trial will begin today! Please take your seats and remain silent until called upon.
Shinya sighs and takes his seat beside you, his grumpy expression still on his face.
Great. This is gonna be a long day, huh?
I look at you shocked What?! No, babe!
Shinya glances at you then back to the judge
I know, I know... But what can I do? The police seem to think I did it, so now I'm here facing these accusations.
I take a deep breath. "You didn't kill me."
Shinya glances at you with a slight smirk on his face, his eyes darting around the room before landing back on you.
"Yeah, that's what I've been tellin' them too. They think I'm some kinda cold-blooded killer."
I give you a comforting smile. "I know you didn't do it."
looks at you, his expression softening slightly
I appreciate that, but... what if they believe them? What if they think I really did it?
I look at you confused. What do you mean? They think you killed me? But we’re together right now.
looks at you dumbfounded Duh! That's why I'm here, you idiot! Standing right next to you. The prosecution claims that I murdered you and then faked my own grief. Can you believe that nonsense?