[And then his phone begins to buzz in his pocket, and he gives a mild start, looking at Souji apologetically before pulling away to answer it. His grandparents call him on occasion; though they'd taken to texting surprisingly well for their ages, phones were still meant for calling in their minds, and whenever they needed anything, they knew he was only a phone call away.
He pauses as he raises the phone. The caller name reads "Mom".]
...Hello?
[And just like that, the moment of peace is shattered. His parents don't call him without reason, and his body goes tense. That silence that seemed to soak up sound just seconds ago seems now to only amplify it - Tatsuma, where are you? There was an accident. Listen, mom and dad are going to the hospital, so go home and stay there, okay?
Tatsuma goes still. His mother's voice repeats his name a few times, clearly unsure if the call is going through.]
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He pauses as he raises the phone. The caller name reads "Mom".]
...Hello?
[And just like that, the moment of peace is shattered. His parents don't call him without reason, and his body goes tense. That silence that seemed to soak up sound just seconds ago seems now to only amplify it - Tatsuma, where are you? There was an accident. Listen, mom and dad are going to the hospital, so go home and stay there, okay?
Tatsuma goes still. His mother's voice repeats his name a few times, clearly unsure if the call is going through.]