[It's sort of lonesome to consider. He's grateful, at least. He's grateful these people he's come to know have places to go back to- friends, family, purposes. It makes him feel a little sad. He's going to work hard, though. He's going to find those things, too. He made a promise and- he wants to! He wants to, for himself, too.]
[... despite that assertion, though, he's- still- a bit scared to go into his gateway. He'd gladly put it off to talk with someone.]
option b: wait he's still here?
["You will always have a place here should you wish to return."]
[well, guess what, kazuaki's identity is still stolen so he's really grateful to have a place with no rent. staying there all the time would feel like cheating out on his promise but the village is a place where he doesn't have to worry about causing problems for uzune. because that's still a priority in his mind.]
[either way, he's borrowed... a lot of books from the library and turned the house he used to share with minato into a big mess. he is working, though! he can be found diligently writing at his desk... ... but entirely willing to take a break to goof off with someone.]
option c: wait what the f-
[... who the fuck is this blond guy and why does he have a strangely familiar scarf. and seem to recognize you. and be waving.]
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... I guess everybirdie's going home, huh?
[It's sort of lonesome to consider. He's grateful, at least. He's grateful these people he's come to know have places to go back to- friends, family, purposes. It makes him feel a little sad. He's going to work hard, though. He's going to find those things, too. He made a promise and- he wants to! He wants to, for himself, too.]
[... despite that assertion, though, he's- still- a bit scared to go into his gateway. He'd gladly put it off to talk with someone.]
option b: wait he's still here?
["You will always have a place here should you wish to return."]
[well, guess what, kazuaki's identity is still stolen so he's really grateful to have a place with no rent. staying there all the time would feel like cheating out on his promise but the village is a place where he doesn't have to worry about causing problems for uzune. because that's still a priority in his mind.]
[either way, he's borrowed... a lot of books from the library and turned the house he used to share with minato into a big mess. he is working, though! he can be found diligently writing at his desk... ... but entirely willing to take a break to goof off with someone.]
option c: wait what the f-
[... who the fuck is this blond guy and why does he have a strangely familiar scarf. and seem to recognize you. and be waving.]
option d: i'm taking this bird home with me
[or a wildcard i guess]