Lowering his arms, Junichi gave a slanted smile; Daniel definitely had something on his mind, even if he could flip his frowns that quickly. The swift transition was actually a little worrying if that implied the seventeen-year-old was used to bottling up his feelings, but then again, he was probably looking too deeply into things
The Student Council President? Jun understood that their disagreement was more than slight, but both of them had seemed like nice people in their introductions so he couldn't think of anything that they could argue about. 'I guess some people just don't gel with one other.'

"She seems like a powerful force to be reckoned with," Junichi allowed "But I'm sorry to hear that. If you want to get anything off of your chest, I'm here for you." 

That was easier said than done, though, since the two had never met. So, as a means of not coming on too heavily, Jun discreetly considered the lad's accessories; his headphones were noticed quickly.



"Wow, those are so cool!" he breathed. Such zeal about headphones was likely unexpected, but his reaction was genuine. "The orange is so vivid and that padding looks really nice! I don't want to stop you from going to your room, but may I...?"

For the first time since coming to the Chataeu, Junichi was completely speechless. Not even the grand manse had left him without words. Astounded, he stared at Daniel as he told his story, outlining Haruka's attack of his title and 'future'. Die under a bridge, unloved and alone? Words poured into his ears but he had trouble comprehending what the Seitokaicho had supposedly said.


Those words were a whip -- instantly Jun's spine was straight, his fingers curled inward and his gaze was as hard as flintstone. Darker eyes scrutinised Daniel's face for any dishonesty, but his open expression didn't show any signs of deceit. Arms trembling, he ignored his shock and listened intently when the Procrastinator rounded off his tale, livid.


"That... That is not okay!" he hissed. "She's wrong and she didn't have any right to say any of that! Hope's Peak, they choose only the best of the best, and if you're good enough for Hope's Peak then you're good enough for the rest of the world!"
How was he able to jest after something like that?! Jun nearly gaped in disbelief. How did someone have enough confidence- No, it wasn't enough confidence; he didn't have a clue what it was, but Daniel had to possess sheer something to shrug off that abuse. Why was someone that cruel even at a peace meeting of all things?!

Daniel's talk of headphones brought him back to earth.
Balled hands loosened at the otherworldly positivity, beyond flattered that someone who shared his interest used him as an example of praise. Jun blurted out a "W-Wow, thank you so much!" as his new buddy invited him along to his bedroom, gawking when he offered to lend him his headphones.



"I- Can I really?" he asked "I- Wait here for one second!"

Junichi turned on his heel and swiped his card key across the scanner before speed-walking over to his bag. He hurriedly rifled through it, found a CD case and then speed-walked back, hearing the door lock again when he put the plastic square directly into Daniel's hand.

"I was planning on mailing this to my manager once I thought of some cover designs, but I want you to have it." -It being a signed copy of some songs that had been released online but not on disc. "They're just a few samples and the editing could be improved, but if you're willing to let me come to along your room and borrow those headphones, it's the least I can give in return."