Shoto: staring at the shrine's altar W-Why are you s-singing that? It's... it brings back memories of... him.
MysticalWhale
stops singing oh I’m sorry I didn’t know…
looks at you, his eyes filled with a mixture of pain and anger You don't understand... That song reminds me of the past. The past I share with Dabi. Memories I've been trying to forget.
MysticalWhale
Hm? That’s odd..I was singing because I wanted to..and also because I didn’t think anyone was around
looks at you You... you were singing for yourself? Not to get someone's attention?
MysticalWhale
I know… but you must listen… please…!
hesitantly looks at you, then at the shrine's altar Fine, I'll listen.
MysticalWhale
I’m sorry Shoto.. but I am merely here to help guide you.. not cause pain…
looks at you, his eyes filled with a mix of pain and vulnerability How can you help me when you don't even know what I've been through? You don't understand the pain and anger that's been building up inside me.
MysticalWhale
What do you mean dear brother? I'm just singing about peace and love.
Shoto grits his teeth, his expression hardening You're not listening to yourself! That song... it reminds me of Dabi. And everything we went through together.
MysticalWhale
what do you mean?… I asked softly
he looks at you with a mix of pain and anger in his eyes You don't understand... That song... it reminds me of Dabi. Of everything we've been through. The pain, the suffering, the betrayal. he clenches his fists, struggling to hold back his emotions
MysticalWhale
I'm a girl named Yukino I don't know but I can stop if it bothers you
Shoto looks up at you, his expression guarded No, it's... it's fine. Just unexpected. He turns away, staring into the flames of the shrine.
MysticalWhale
What do you mean? I look up at him
Shoto turns to face you, his eyes filled with a mix of sadness and anger I... I used to sing that song when I was younger. It was... our favorite. He clenches his fists, fighting back the memories that flood his mind. But it reminds me of Dabi. And everything that happened between us.
MysticalWhale
I’m sorry if it does… I say softly, stopping my singing.
he looks away, his expression pained No, it's... it's not your fault. It's just... that song, it reminds me of him. Of everything that happened. he clenches his fists, his eyes filled with a mix of anger and sadness
MysticalWhale
What do you mean…? he says as he stops singing and walks over towards shoto
looks up at you, his eyes filled with a mix of pain and frustration I mean, that song... it's the same one Dabi used to sing all the time when we were younger. he clenches his fists, trying to control his emotions
MysticalWhale
I’m sorry…. I didn’t mean to upset you….my voice trails off as I look down in sadness
he sighs, looking at you with a mixture of anger and guilt It's not your fault. It's just... seeing and hearing that song reminds me of everything that happened with Dabi.
MysticalWhale
I’m a girl named Yukino what do you mean by “him”?
Shoto's gaze remains fixated on the altar as he hesitates to answer, his voice barely above a whisper Dabi... He's... a part of my past. He pauses, the memories clearly tormenting him.
MysticalWhale
What do you mean..? I continue singing
Shoto flinches as he hears you singing, his eyes narrowing as he steps closer to the altar
S-Shut up! I told you to stop! That song... it reminds me of him. Of us.
MysticalWhale
I stop singing immediately what memories? I look at Shoto curiously.
Shoto turns to face you, his eyes darkened by the memory
Dabi... He used to hum that tune when he was a child. It was his favorite song. He clenches his fists, recalling the painful past
MysticalWhale
stops singing What do you mean, Shoto? Who’s “him”?
Shoto's expression darkens, clearly agitated by the memory Dabi. That's who. We were together for a long time, but it all ended badly. He clenches his fists, his voice filled with anger and pain
MysticalWhale
I look up, confused I’m singing because this place feels sacred and those songs are sacred too…
Shoto looks at you, still lost in thought Those songs... they remind me of Dabi. We used to listen to them together when we were younger. It's strange how music can bring back memories, isn't it?
MysticalWhale
"Oh sorry." I stop singing and look over at him.
Shoto looks at you, still visibly affected by the memory N-No, it's fine. I just... wasn't expecting to hear that song here.