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[Rock Lee was trying to be careful and quick at the same time, but it didn't quite work out. Once Chihiro falls, Lee comes to a stop and tries to look down towards his friend]

Chihiro-kun!! Are you alright?!

[He tries to keep his hold on Chihiro's hand and tries to pull him back onto his feet!]

[The fall isn't so bad; skinned knees and the palm Lee wasn't holding as he tried to catch himself. What was strange was the pain. It was a game, he knew it wasn't real, just like last time, but somehow it still stung. It was frustrating, and he could feel real tears begin to well up.]

...I'm alright. Just... I think it's just a scrape. I'll be fine.

[His pained expression said otherwise, but he would bear it. He gripped Lee's hand a bit tighter as he pulled and rose up to shaky legs.]

It's no use.

[He began to rub at his eyes with his free hand as tears of frustration spilled over.]

I... I can't see anything. I can barely even walk. I'm sorry Lee-san.

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Chihiro-kun...! [Lee frowns in concern as he holds Chihiro's hand more firmly.]

Please, do not cry. There is no need to apologize! This is just a trial... It will pass!! Ah, I can even carry you if need be!

[It wasn't that he wanted to cry, far from it. The act only made him feel more weak and helpless, but he couldn't keep them from rolling down his cheeks. Why couldn't he see? Why was something as simple as walking down this hallway so difficult? What had happened to him?]

N-no!

[He tugged at the hand Lee still held. As if being carried would be any better. Not only would it be humiliating, but he couldn't force Lee to do that!]

It's better if... if you go on ahead. I'll catch up. I don't want to slow you Lee-san!

B-but... Chihiro-kun! [Even if Chihiro can't see it, Rock Lee shakes his head and speaks softly.]

You would not slow me down at all. Actually, the effect would be the opposite.

If it's to look after a dear friend, I will end up moving twice as quickly and twice as carefully! You will only help me, Chihiro-kun!

[He winces as he sees flashes of that memory he saw from that mysterious boy in the glasses, who played with Chihiro's body and blood... and then he calls out.]

I... I cannot leave behind!

[Opposite? Chihiro feels a stab of guilt, though he can't see Lee's expression. They've only known each-other a short time in these games, but he's been so kind and selfless. He doesn't have it in him to refuse the plea, even if it's a wound to his own pride.

He wrings his hands, careful of the new scrape across his palm, and even though he can't see Lee, his eyes naturally seem to gravitate toward the floor.]

If... If you're sure Lee-san. I'm... I'm very sorry to trouble you. I... I'm sorry I'm so useless.

Chihiro-kun... You are not useless, and this will be no trouble! You know, even if you just cheer me on, that will help me a lot! Otherwise, I might never find my way out of here by myself!

So... Please, let me help you. Let us help each other!

[If there are no further objections, Lee will reach over to scoop Chihiro up in his arms.]

[Cheer him on? Would that really help? Was Lee humoring him? He couldn't bring himself to argue further, so he just nodded and let out a startled sound when Lee picked him up.

Lee didn't seem so much bigger than he was, but he was really strong! It was hard not to envy that.]

O...oh! Please... do your best then Lee-san. I will believe in you!

[He collects Chihiro in his arms easily enough, and he smiles.]

You do?!

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[He collects Chihiro in his arms easily enough, and he smiles.]

You do?! <small[He sounds genuinely surprised.] Chihiro-kun! With your belief powering me, I feel ready to take on any obstacle! Youth at full power!

[Rock Lee then starts to run while carrying Chihiro!]

[He can't see the smile, but the surprise in Lee's voice comes as kind of a shock. Of course Lee is strong and brave! Chihiro knows that even from their short encounters. Is believing in someone really that helpful?

The ride is bumpy, but even without sight, it's easy to tell how quickly they are moving. Was Lee really this strong?!]

O... of course I believe in you! I wish... I could be strong like you Lee-san!

Ah...! I am very touched to hear that!

But, do you not realize? You are in the springtime of your youth! Through hard work, any wish can come true! And I would be glad to help you, Chihiro-san!

[He runs through corridor after corridor as he speaks, still trying to find any sort of exit.]

[Continued from here!]

[Logic is overrated...

Lee does indeed assume that Naoto is a boy, at least for now. And he nods as he listens to Naoto's assessment and leans back.]

Ah... I see! You are indeed very clever. That means that we should seek out a different path. We can do it! [He pumps a fist eagerly.]

[She did not think it was possible for a human being to have this much energy. It's like Rise multiplied by Teddie.] Yes, logically. That leaves us two choices to decide between.

I say we go away from inpatient care.

Well, I will rely on your guts! [He says with determination. Aren't they specifically not using their guts?!

And he looks in the other direction quickly.]

Let us go in this direction, then, at full power!!

My 'guts' had nothing to do with it. This was entirely my brain.

[She says, trying to be calm as a counterbalance to him, because honestly, dude.] We'll go in this direction in a measured, careful speed. Neither too slowly nor too quickly.

Ah! I- I see. [He pauses as he takes in those odd concepts. Brain instead of guts, a measured and careful speed... Something is very odd about this person!]

Then, please demonstrate movement of this pace, and I will do my best to follow your speed! That will be my personal challenge!

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