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A/N: Hey! So… here it is, the sequel to Complicated Love. And trust me… I have a feeling that it will get even more complicated from here on! Also, please feel free to tell me if they are OOC, because… I don't want to make it seem fake. :P (But they are older now so, I changed them juuust a little.)
Also, if you just came in now, I suggest you read Complicated Love first. This is to get you familiar with my OC, Yume. I don't know why, but I hate her . That's only because the fact that she loves Ichigo so much that she will go to the ends of the earth to try and satisfy him… xD Stalker much… GO NOW, if you didn't read the first one! And review. :) The whole thing about Rukia and Tokyo… won't make much sense if you don't read the first one.
This all takes place about… six years later! In other words, they are now twenty-five, with a life of their own. This chapter will surprise you a little; heck it even surprised me! Enough with my blabbing, and off to Unforgotten Love.
I URGE YOU TO READ THE FIRST ONE OR IT WON'T MAKE SENSE! Complicated Love
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Unforgotten Love
Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki
Chapter One: Back to Kakura--
Rukia walked out of the elevator and to her door, she fumbled with her keys and somehow found the one that opened her door. She dropped her keys onto her coffee table, and fell on her couch. It had been a long boring day, the lecture that she had at college was nothing very interesting, although Rukia, was always keen to learn something new; but today was different. It was the day she that she was supposed to get married from years ago… she would always treat the day as if it was an anniversary. An anniversary celebrating the biggest mistake she had ever made.
All her life she would try to drown the painful memories by keeping herself busy with work and school, but on some days she would be unusually free. Sighing, she got up and walked to her room, she needed some sleep. Walking in, she looked around her room; it was hard to find her bed since it was covered with mountains of clothes and other knick-knacks. She had just moved in from her old apartment into this larger one that was closer to school and work. She stomped her foot, she hated seeing things that were out of place, and seeing that this room was a gigantic mess she slowly got to her knees and started to pick some things up off of the floor.
"Now I'll never get any sleep." She muttered.
Picking up whatever she could find and dumping the collection of things onto her hidden bed (she presumed it was the one with all of the clothes piled on top of), she saw a glint of silver in the corner of her eye. She turned around, interested in the sparkling object. Crawling towards a pile of clothes, she pulled out a silver heart locket, with her name engraved into the back and a rose at the front. She opened it, and familiar faces greeted her.
Rukia put her hand over her mouth, it was the picture of her best friends when they were small, Renji and Ichigo with her in the middle. A tear rolled down her face, she now noticed how much she missed them and wanted to see them badly. But she knew that she couldn't face the memories from there… she just couldn't. She continued to put away her things.
Rukia picked up a piece of clothing, a red lacy thong, and saw the matching bra nearby. Yume. One day she would get back at her for telling her father, she then threw the lingerie into the wastebasket. Then she found a silver box and opened it. Inside was a silver crown, the one that Uryuu had given her, she smiled, and she would never forget Uryuu.
An hour later, her room was clean, the carpet was vacuumed and her bed was made. She looked up at the clock, and saw that it was only nine. Sighing once more, she sat on her computer chair. She turned the computer on and checked for mail from Renji, smiling at the computer screen, she opened the piece of mail. Ever since she left from Kakura, Renji had been frequently sending her mail about the goings on at Kakura. But this piece of mail shocked Rukia.
Rukia,
Hey girl! It's been a while! I'm sorry I mailed a little late… but that's because… my wife, Kina and I have been making preparations for our wedding, I'd love it if you come. Yeah… I have a wife, sorry for not telling you sooner. Also… Ichigo is engaged… to Yume.
Rukia chocked on air, Ichigo? Engaged to Yume? The thought was revolting, but then again, Ichigo was forgiving… to girls.
Hahah, I bet you choked didn't you? Well, come to Kakura anyway! We'll be waiting!
P.S. It will be a good break.
Renji.
Rukia clicked the 'reply' button, and then typed the words she never expected. Sure, I'll come. I'd love to see you finally get committed to a relationship, see you there. She then clicked 'send' and took a deep breath out. It was just for Renji's wedding, she constantly told herself.
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Ichigo turned his computer off and packed up his things to go home.
"You going home already? But your shift isn't over!" Tatsuki yelled out.
"Have to go home, Yume needs me." Ichigo said.
"Oh… alright then, but Yamamoto won't be happy with this." She said.
"Yamamoto can grow some hair." He muttered. Tatsuki laughed.
"Bye Ichigo."
"Yeah." He waved his hand and walked away.
It's been eight and half months since Yume found out she was pregnant, and almost every other day since she found out, she would always call for Ichigo. He scowled, if it stayed this way, he wouldn't have any money for the child. None the less, he loved Yume, and the child in her. But when Ichigo found out, he wondered if the child was really his.
During the week he found out, Yume was mysteriously gone in the middle of the night. And Ichigo would ask her where she was the next morning; she would say that the hospital needed her, since she worked as a nurse. But he really doubted that, since Yume has always been a liar, but he told himself that he had to trust his almost wife.
He opened the door to his house, a bubbly, round bellied, brown haired, hazel eyed, woman hugged her husband tightly.
"I missed you so much Ichigo! And he missed you too!" She said as she patted her belly.
"Yeah I missed you too Yume." He smiled and kissed Yume on the lips. "I brought you the food you wanted." He held up the bags of groceries.
"Yay! Did you bring chocolate ice cream?" She asked.
"Yes I did, I know it's your favourite." He said, as he placed the groceries on the table.
Yume kissed him on the cheek, and started to put the groceries away.
"It's okay, I can do that for you." He said.
"Alright, thank you Ichigo!" She skipped away happily.
"Be careful, you might trip again." He yelled out. But Yume paid no attention.
He sighed as he put his groceries away, and a ringing sound came from his pocket. He flipped his cell phone open, and saw that it was a message from Yuki Kuchiki, the head of the company that Ichigo was working under.
Kurosaki,
I need you to meet me at the mansion and discuss some business issues. I recently found out that a new C.E.O came into your part of the company and I would like some info on him. Tomorrow, nine o'clock sharp. And don't be late.
Yuki Kuchiki
He shut his phone and sighed. More work, he never did like to work.
"Ichigo!!" Yume's sharp scream rang out through the house. Ichigo dropped the cans of soup and ran to his wife in the bedroom. He arrived in the flash of one step, and was now in the doorway of their bedroom, gasping for air.
"Yume… Yume what is it?" He walked over to his wife, who was staring at herself in the mirror, tears flowing down her face.
"I'm… so ugly Ichigo!! I'm so fat! And round! And hideous!!" She yelled. Ichigo sighed and ran a nervous hand through his hair. He could never deal with the random mood swings Yume always had. He hesitantly put his arms around her.
"Why do you always hesitate to hold me? Is it because I'm ugly? You were even hesitant to hold me in bed! It's because I'm ugly isn't it! Isn't it?!" She yelled. Ichigo's eyes widened in realization, it was true that he would always hesitate when he tried to hold her.
"You're not ugly," He said, and he wrapped his long, strong arms around Yume's body, and his head on her shoulder. "You're as beautiful as the day I met you."
"You're lying! You don't love me! You love that skinny girl, Rukia!" She yelled out and started to sob loudly. "I'm too fat!" Ichigo was taken back by surprise again; he… didn't love Rukia, at least… not anymore… right?
"No, I love you, alright?" He sounded as if he commanded it on her, but he wasn't too good at soothing people or comforting them. Yume just wiped her face at his answer and walked away.
"Took you long enough to answer." She muttered and left the room for some ice cream.
Ichigo fell onto his bed, and looked up at the clock, it was ten at night. He slowly crawled under his covers and drifted into an uneasy sleep.
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Rukia sat there, and she stared at her suitcase. It had been like that the day that she was to leave for Tokyo. Except this time, she was going home. She flipped open her cell phone and closed it; she then walked around her house and dusted things that were already dusted. She stomped her foot, and took a deep breath in and out. She put a hand on the handle of her suitcase and started to pull it along.
Last night, she had already arranged where she was staying and reminded Renji to meet her at the airport. All she had to do now was to be there. Taking another deep in and locked the door to her house. As her suitcase rolled across the floor and sounded through the hall, soon she found herself in the car parking lot towards her car. Fumbling with her keys, she threw her suitcase in the back and stepped into her silver Honda. She paused for a few seconds and then started her car.
Several thoughts crossed her mind on the way to the airport, but one thought constantly bugged her. Ichigo. She walked through the door into the airplane and sat in her seat, unaware of what was going on, for Ichigo was on her mind the whole time. It was going to be awkward meeting him again, especially since they ended their relationship so suddenly.
Rukia drifted into an uneasy sleep.
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The phone rang loudly and Ichigo groaned, he was having a very good dream and now he couldn't remember. He picked up the phone warily, and was met by a loud greeting.
"GOOD MORNING ICHIGO!!" Isshin yelled from the other line.
"Dad… what the hell do you want?" Ichigo sat up and rubbed his eyes.
"Oh? Why aren't you awake yet! Get up! My third daughter is coming back! Haven't you heard the news?" Isshin laughed.
"Third daughter…" Ichigo struggled to put his pants on.
"Yeah! RUKIA!" Isshin yelled. Ichigo dropped the phone, and stopped in shock. He quickly picked the phone up again.
"Rukia? Rukia's coming here? Why?" Ichigo asked, trying not to choke.
"Why, for Renji's wedding of course!" Isshin replied happily. "Quickly! She is arriving soon! Come to the airport immediately!"
"Can't, I have to see Yuki Kuchiki." He muttered, glad that he didn't have to see that little midget.
"Then you'll see her there! Bye Ichigo!" And there was a click.
Ichigo sighed as he put the phone down and fixed his tie. Rukia coming here again was big news for him, since she never kept in touch with him. He sighed once more and left the room, walking down the stairs he looked around for Yume.
"Yume!" He yelled out, he saw a note on the table and picked it up. "Ichigo, I'm going to the doctor's for my appointment, I'll meet you later. Love you bye." He muttered. Running a hand through his hair, he stepped out of his house and started walking down the street.
Rukia's old house wasn't very far, even though Ichigo moved into a new place with Yume. He laughed, he never imagined he would be living with Yume… let alone be engaged to her! But he did owe her for being there.
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Rukia walked out of the doors and picked up her suitcase, she walked into the lobby and shielded her eyes from the glaring sun through the glass windows. And then she saw, a familiar colour.
"Rukia!" Renji yelled, he ran over and hugged her. She smiled and was having trouble breathing from Renji's grip.
"H –Hey Renji!" She said pushing her small body away from his.
"You haven't grown a bit!" He yelled, and then put his hand over his mouth. "I mean... it's nice to see you again!"
"Yeah, you too. So who is that?" She looked over to the woman beside Renji.
"This is my wife… Kina. Kina, this is Rukia one of my best friends." Renji put a hand on Kina's shoulder.
Kina smiled at Rukia and they shook hands. She had blonde, wavy hair that stopped at her shoulders. She was tall, about Renji's height; and her eyes were piercing blue. Her skin was pale, like Rukia's, but a bit lighter. In all, she was beautiful.
"Nice to meet you Rukia." Her voice was soft, yet strong.
"Nice to be meeting Renji's wife." Rukia laughed. Kina smiled brighter.
"So Rukia, how long will you be staying? After my wedding and all that." Renji asked.
"Um… I haven't decided yet. Maybe I'll go visit other people, but it's still iffy." She replied.
"Alright. Let's go, Isshin and his family are waiting for you at my place." Renji walked forward. Rukia stood in the same spot.
"Not Ichigo." He added, and Rukia sighed as she followed the couple.
They arrived at Renji's driveway a few minutes later, and Rukia was greeted by the sound of her name.
"RUKIA!!" Isshin yelled, and started to run at her, when an older Karin punched him in the gut.
"Old man still hasn't changed." She muttered and looked at Rukia. "And what the hell are you doing here?" Rukia looked at the girl in shock.
"Karin! Don't be so rude!" Yuzu said, her straight blonde hair moving as she spoke. "Welcome back onee-chan, ignore Karin… she's just –"
"Just pissed at the fact that you made nii-chan depressed for over a week about the fact that you dumped him for some stuck up noble guy." Karin said.
"It wasn't my choice Karin. I had to do it for my family." Rukia said.
"Oh please. You had all the choice! If I were you I would have ditched the whole thing and ran!" Karin said.
"It's not that easy Karin. How would you react if you're parents have such high expectations for you and the only way to make them appreciate you is to be obedient? And they expect you to do everything they say! No matter what it does to you or anyone else! They're your parents you would listen to them with all of your heart and soul! So you don't know anything!" Rukia looked at the girl in anger, and sighed.
"It's okay Rukia, let's go inside." Renji said.
"It's okay Renji… it was good seeing you again… I think, you and Kina should continue preparing your wedding, since it is two days from now. Call me if you need anything." She said and walked away.
"Don't you need a place to stay?" Renji yelled out.
"I'm going to my parents' place! Good luck Renji and Kina!" She smiled at the two who were waving back at her.
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Ichigo knocked on the door and was greeted by a plump maid with brown hair. She led him up the stairs and into Yuki's study. Ichigo entered the dark room that was surrounded by shelves of books. He sat down on the chair in front of Yuki and ran a nervous hand through his hair.
"Kurosaki." Yuki held out his hand and they shared a firm handshake.
"Yamamoto, our new C.E.O is okay I guess." Ichigo started. His job was to keep Yuki updated about the goings on in his part of the company. He was also the direct assistant under Yamamoto.
Yuki nodded as Ichigo spoke. They would discuss the problems as usual, but there was there was one topic that was unexpected from the president of Seretei Company.
"Have you heard that my daughter, Rukia, is coming back here?" Yuki said, and he looked Ichigo in the eye. The orange haired man gulped.
"Yes, actually, I heard it from Renji." Ichigo muttered. "Is Uryuu with her?" Yuki looked a bit baffled at Ichigo's question, and then cleared his throat.
"No he didn't, but he will be coming to Renji's wedding." Yuki said. "And, I found out that your wife is pregnant, yes?"
"Yeah, she is. But… I'm not sure about… never mind." Ichigo said.
"Congratulations Kurosaki. But don't expect to get maternity leave… since you aren't the one pregnant after all."
"Yes, I understand sir." They shared a long silence. Then Yuki started to laugh.
"You'll make one hell of a father Ichigo." He said as he patted Ichigo's head. "I'll talk to you soon." Ichigo got up and bowed, then left the room.
Ichigo walked down the road and heard the sound of a suitcase rolling across asphalt. He looked up and saw none other than Rukia.
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Rukia sighed as she walked up the street. For some reason she could still remember the way to her house from al these years. Looking at the ground bellow her she thought about how everything had changed… how Renji was now getting married, and Ichigo was now engaged. She was happy for her friends, but something in her heart wanted to rewind that time when Ichigo had come for her and –she looked up and saw said man, Ichigo.
At first they shared an awkward silence as amber eyes gazed into amethyst ones. Rukia started to walk away, when a strong hand gripped her thin arm. She turned in annoyance to the man behind her but when she saw his eyes… something in her made her feet freeze onto the ground.
"Hey… it's been a while." He managed to utter.
"Uh… yeah. It's nice seeing you again, Ichigo." Rukia smiled. Ichigo's heart started to pump wildly, in a way that he had never experienced for years.
Ichigo looked at the girl before him and let go of her arm, his heart started to ache. He wanted to jump on her and just kiss her, but he knew that he couldn't do that, for she was married.
"Where's Uryuu?" Ichigo asked.
"Um… actually Ichigo I –" Rukia was interrupted by a loud squeal. They turned and saw Orihime, happily bouncing over to them, dragging Uryuu behind her.
"Kuchiki-san!" Orihime hugged Rukia's small body. "You grew taller!"
"Huh?" Ichigo's jaw dropped. "She's been the same height forever!" Rukia's vein pulsed and she stomped on Ichigo's foot. "OW!"
"No! See! Before, she was up to here!" Orihime levelled her hand over her breast. "But now she's here!" She moved her hand up to her shoulder. "I missed you so much Kuchiki-san!"
"What… wait? What is Uryuu doing with you, Orihime?" Ichigo asked.
"Oh? You don't know? Didn't Kuchiki-san tell you that years ago he –" Orihime's mouth was covered by a small hand.
"That he –" Rukia tried to cover up when Uryuu spoke up.
"ThatI ran. I ditched the entire fiasco." He said. Ichigo's eyes narrowed, then widened.
"You mean??" Ichigo looked at Uryuu who nodded then at Rukia, who looked away. "You were alone the whole time and you didn't tell me?" Ichigo scowled. Orihime looked at Rukia with a worried expression. "Why?"
"Because I didn't think you would take me back. The fact that I left you in the winter, in the middle of the road, wearing nothing but pyjamas with your feet bleeding… then I dumped you after you came all the way to Tokyo for me. I couldn't stand that Ichigo… what I did; I doubt you would be able to be around a woman who broke your heart into tiny little pieces! I can't do that!" Rukia replied.
"I would have taken you back anyway…" He muttered. "But I guess it's too late for that now, isn't it?" Ichigo turned. "Maybe… Orihime, Uryuu would you like to come to my place for tea? You can come too Rukia, if you want."
"I'd rather we go to our place!" Orihime looped her arm around Uryuu's.
"No it's okay Orihime. I have to check on Yume anyway." Ichigo said, and turned to smile at Orihime.
"Oh, alright!" She smiled. "Why do you need to check on her?"
"She's… pregnant." He muttered. The group looked at Ichigo in surprise. "Oh right… I never told you did I?" He scowled and started walking. "Let's go before she starts crying."
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On the way home, Orihime started to talk about random things, such as Rukia's eyes to Ichigo's briefcase. As they walked up the driveway, Uryuu's phone beeped. He flipped it open and then closed it with a sigh.
"I'm very sorry, but I need to go back home to sort some business. Would you like to come Orihime?" Uryuu looked over to the woman beside him.
"Don't tell me its Ryu again." Orihime sighed and waved goodbye to Ichigo and Rukia. "Have fun you guys!" Ichigo looked at Rukia, and said girl looked back up at him.
"Don't think I'm leaving. I want to beat Yume's face to a bloody pulp." Rukia crossed her arms and looked away. Ichigo smirked and shook his head slowly.
"You haven't changed a bit." He said.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Rukia asked.
"It's supposed to mean that you are still the annoying little midget from six years ago!" He replied.
"And I guess you think you've matured? If you even did, you would at least have stopped calling me midget! Strawbe–" Rukia found herself in Ichigo's arms, unable to say anything.
Ichigo hugged tighter, and put his head on top of hers.
"I –Ichigo…" Rukia said.
Ichigo didn't say anything and continued to hold her, his heart pounding wildly in his chest. A small smiled appeared on her lips as she returned his hug.
"I missed you so much Rukia." He muttered.
"I thought you hated me, Ichigo." Rukia whispered.
"How could I hate my best friend?" Ichigo asked.
"Best friend huh?" Rukia let go. She turned to the door. "Aren't we going inside?" She said, acting as if nothing happened.
Ichigo looked at her strangely then opened the door.
She walked into the small house. Their living room had a television and a small couch with a coffee table in the middle of a floral patterned rug. There was a big window with a sill that allowed a person to sit on like a couch. He led her into the kitchen for a drink, and smiled as he handed her a cup of tea.
"You like the place?" He asked as he drank his tea.
"Yeah, it's small… but cozy." She smiled.
"Glad you like it. Yume! We have company!" He yelled out, and sat down on the couch. Rukia looked up at the stairs and saw a round bellied Yume come down.
"Oh… it's you." She raised her eyebrow. "Why'd you bring her here Ichigo? Planning on cheating on me?"
"No! She's one of my close friends, you know that." He answered.
"A close friend isn't the one to leave you in an emotional wreck when you came back from Tokyo."
"Yume, please."
"You know when he came back, he shut himself in his room and his sister had to leave food in front of his door because he wouldn't come out? I know, absolutely crazy. But he loved you to death Rukia, and you left him for your parents, shame on you." She placed a hand on her belly as she sat down on the couch.
"Shame on you, for questioning my decisions and having the guts to come back to him after you handed my father the picture of us kissing. I hope you rot in hell." Rukia muttered, and continued to drink his coffee.
"I only handed him the photo to show what a bitch his daughter is for taking my man." She leaned on Ichigo's shoulder, who shrugged her off.
"If you didn't give him the photo in the first place he wouldn't have become and emotional wreck." She glared.
"Oh please! You were the one who –"
"ENOUGH!" Ichigo yelled. "I don't care which one of you is worse, damn it Yume! I just brought her back to catch up on a few things and you start hounding on her? And Rukia, your little midget brain would know better than to fight back."
"But –" Yume started.
"No buts midget!" Ichigo choked and then cleared his throat. "I mean Yume." There was an awkward silence, Rukia was suddenly very interested in her tea, Ichigo was flipping channels and Yume had her hand on her stomach and started to gasp for air.
"The baby… it's coming!" She yelled. Ichigo and Rukia instinctively looked at each other and hen at Yume.
"Ichigo, throw me your keys and I'll get your car! Yume, get up slowly and walk slowly outside. The car will be ready, trust me." Rukia looked at Yume who nodded and then to Ichigo who nodded as well.
"I trust you." Ichigo muttered. They looked at each other for a while, until Yume yelled out in pain.
"Now's not the time!!" She yelled. And Rukia quickly ran out of the house and into Ichigo's car.
Ichigo helped Yume out of the house slowly and into the backseat.
"It will be okay babe." He whispered and kissed her on the forehead. Ichigo turned to leave when Yume stopped him. "What is it?"
"Do you still love Rukia?" Yume asked, a look of guilt on her face.
"Not now Yume, you're about to deliver our baby!" He grinned.
Ichigo shut the door and sat in the front. Rukia sat beside Yume and on the way to the hospital Rukia constantly told Yume to breath in and out over and over again. Until Ichigo got annoyed and told them to shut up, which eventually led to an argument that was stopped by Yume's cry of pain. And the two went back to what they were doing.
Pretty soon they arrived at the hospital and were following Yume to the emergency room. Rukia waited outside, while inside Ichigo was holding her hand and helping her get through the labour.
"I can see it." Doctor Ulquiorra said. And soon there was a crying baby in his hands. Ichigo smiled at Yume and kissed her on the lips. "It's a boy." The doctor said, his serious expression not changing one bit.
After the baby was weighed and clothed, they put him in Yume's arms. They looked down happily at the baby and saw that he had blue eyes. Ichigo's eyebrow rose and looked at Yume's eyes, they were hazel, and he was sure that he had amber coloured eyes. So why did the baby have blue eyes? There was a knock at the door and Rukia walked in.
"Hey. Can I see him?" She asked. Yume glared at Rukia, but nodded. Rukia smiled and walked over to the baby. "So what are you going to name him?" Rukia asked as she played with the baby's fingers.
"We're not sure yet." Ichigo said.
"Why are his eyes so blue? The eye colour usually doesn't show until they're older… and why is it blue??" She looked up at the couple, and Yume simply looked away.
Just then a man went through the door, and grinned. Ichigo and Rukia looked up at the blue haired man, with sharp blue eyes before them. He was tall and had broad shoulders; much like Ichigo and his hair was in spikes.
"Who the hell are you?" Ichigo got up to full height and glared at the man.
"Ichigo…" Yume said.
"I'm the baby's father! Who the hell are you?" His eyebrow rose at Ichigo.
"I'm the baby's father." He repeated. "Yume… what the hell is going on?"
"Yume… do you know this guy?" The man with blue hair asked Yume.
"Ichigo… this is Grimmjow. Grimmjow… this is Ichigo… my husband." Yume said.
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A/N: Okay… take a second to breathe in and out… slowly! That was a lot of information to take in huh? And I think… this is the longest chapter that I have ever typed up!! xD Not exactly proud… buuut… a heck, I'm proud: So much is happening…. And all in chapter one! Ahaaah, I told you in the beginning it was going to get more complicated!! Please review… or else I won't continuuuueeeeee. And I think… I'm getting a little more serious xD !
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