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[Now that he's gotten over his own embarrassment somewhat-]

...So that's what an experiment is like, huh.

[Okay, maybe not entirely over it. That was beyond humiliating and he doesn't even want to acknowledge it anymore. Ugh.]

Whatever, forget it. I have a question for the people who've lived here longer than me. What kind of escape attempts have already happened here? Has anything worked, or even showed small signs of success? If it's not something you want to talk about over the journals, you can find me at the library.

Thanks in advance.

[...Oh right, before he forgets again-]

And if anyone finds a silver pocketwatch in one of the shops, chances are it's mine. I'd appreciate it if you let me know if you see it.

...Don't look inside, either!

[And as promised Ed will be at the library today, either inside pouring over a dozen books or just outside the entrance, probably munching away at something he pilfered during a visit to the bakery. You know, after he realized he hadn't eaten for seven hours or something. As usual he's probably wearing five different layers despite the heat, the nutter.]

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[Yeah, people like her are exactly why he sealed the damn thing.]

You were going to look anyway, weren't you!?

Of course I was. Who wouldn't want to look at something after being told not to?

People who know how to respect the wishes of a stranger asking for help, maybe!

... You really wanted it to be private?

[Man, she's still used to people saying "iyaa don't look at my personal things desu" but meaning the opposite from back in her time, and now it's stuff like "don't read akane's diary" and "don't look in my pocketwatch" ... so weird.]

Obviously! What the hell is wrong with saying what you mean to say!?

Nothing is wrong with it. In situations like these though, it's boring and practically teasing. Why tell us that you have a secret in your pocketwatch if you don't want us to see it?

I never said there was a secret, I just said not to look inside.

[IT'S A VERY SPECIFIC DIFFERENCE.]

[IT'S THE SAME THING TO HER.]

If we're not allowed to see, then it must be a secret. How mean of you to hide things and not even give us a chance to figure out what it might be.

Yeah, I'm a real tyrant. [He totally believes it.] So are you saying that you'd be happy to share all of your secrets with everyone?

It's different for girls. A lady is allowed to keep as many secrets as she'd like.

That's bull. I don't buy it.

It's a fact. You can ask any girl you'd like.

And what guy would ever say they want to share their secrets?

One that isn't a scaredy-cat.

This has nothing to do with fear! It's a private matter!

I did not mean this situation. Not all secrets are really private matters.

Well this one is! And it's no one else's business, either!

... Now I'm even more curious.

Then be curious. But don't expect any answers.

You're just making it worse.

Maybe this'll fix that. [JOURNAL: SHUT.]

[Oh no he didn't!

... Well, looks like he did. Now she's curious and annoyed. She'll be sure to remember this guy B| ... Maybe.]

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