First Beat - Text

[offthetrack]

I know that our first meeting didn't go quite as expected. I just want to make clear that I really do want to help you - and not just for my own sake.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm sorry. I kind of know what it's like being in your position. It sucks. But I guess you know that already.

So why don't we start over again?

I already know your room number. It's only fair that you know mine. I'm in room 24B. Feel free to come by if you want.

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[offthetrack]

[even though Shinjiro is probably being his sarcastic, Otonashi is relieved to knowhe's not suicidal.]
Ah...good. I'm glad you're not planning on....trying t-that...
[and...let's just steer clear from that topic.]
"He" is the Captain of the ship.

[ruineaxt]

Ain't like it'd do me a lot of good, anyway. [But yes-- Death is too close to the fact that they're there, and what they're there for. Shifting topics helps sidestep that.]

He's the one who contracted you for this, then. You met the guy?

[offthetrack]

I've only meet him once...back where I came from.

[ruineaxt]

Did he run that place too? Or just offer you this job?