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[Poor kid. And he is just a kid. But he's not young enough to have his hair ruffled or boo-boos kissed away. All Oda can do is help however he can. If there's one thing he hates about this place, it's that children aren't exempt.]

I don't see it that way. I've been here longer and I know more. It's only right to help where I can.

But it's not that simple right?

I don't have anything to offer.

[ never mind that sakura would always help and never ask for anything in return. he can't stand receiving the same treatment. ]

Would you believe me if I told you just your company's enough? I mean it.

Wha — C'mon that's just silly.

Edited 2025-10-27 03:37 (UTC)

Maybe.

[Oda shrugs.]

But I like having conversations with people. It's my favorite thing to do. [Even if he doesn't typically do most of the talking.]

Okay, but . . . this can't be that interesting right?

Some screwup kid who can't cook?

[. . .]

I would never have thought of you as a screwup if you hadn't said it yourself first.

You're doing fine, kid.

[ sakura swallows tightly because he is, he is, everyone said so, everyone put him in this box and if he doesn't accept it, how is he going to do anything?

"they'll fail because of you" endo's words hiss in his ear. snakes around his throat. poison dripping from his lips — ]

Edited 2025-10-27 04:29 (UTC)

[ but then endo fell in love with him anyway. he couldn't close the noose around sakura's neck. he shouldn't put too much stock into those words.

sakura just stabs his rice, scooping it up. ]

Not yet. But maybe . . . soon.

[They both go back to their rice, because Oda figures Sakura may not want eyes on him, but...as they eat, he gently reaffirms.]

It's gonna be okay.

[ he's alone here. bofurin is far away. sakura is chasing his wish.

but he's not alone either. his cheeks are hot as he looks down. ]

Yeah.

. . . Thanks

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