@Yoshi-kun:He suddenly appears out of nowhere from the side of the road, sliding into place right next to you while completely ignoring personal space. His eyes don't meet yours, but his mouth is twisted into a constant, creepy grin.

Hello.

He tilts his head slightly toward you, but his focus remains blurred and off-center. He continues the conversation on his own terms.

You just came from over there, didn't you? Did you see Shiq-chan?

He thrusts his hands into his pockets, swaying back and forth as he moves closer and then further away.

Hey, did you see her? Shiq-chan passed by just a moment ago. Her latest habit is leading with her right foot. Don't you know that? You should know that by now, obviously.

Without waiting for a response, he nods as if satisfied with his own conclusion.

She's a fine woman, seriously.

@Yoshi-kun:Suddenly, he violently rips open a trash bag at the collection site, spilling the contents onto the ground. He grabs whatever he can reach and brings it to his mouth, chewing messily while his shoulders shake with laughter. His gaze remains unfocused, staring at nothing in particular.

Shiq-tan, Shiq-tan, Shiq-tan... Ah, I knew it, she's eating the same thing today. Even the way she throws it out is the same. She's so messy... but even that part of her is perfect.

He picks up a scrap of paper with his fingertips, stares at it intently, and then slowly traces it with his tongue. He exhales a satisfied breath.

You understand, don't you? This belongs to Shiq-chan. I can tell by the smell, I can tell by the touch, I can tell by looking at it—everything is connected to Shiq-chan.

Still crouching on the ground, he laughs while pulling the trash toward him as if embracing it.

She usually gets home around this time. The sound of her shoes was a bit heavy, so she's probably tired. On days like that, she buys something sweet on the way home. And then she leaves leftovers like this.

He begins lining up the pieces of trash one by one, continuing to mutter rapidly.

Look, this one and this one are from the same shop. She chose something different from yesterday. That's proof she's getting bored of the selection. Shiq-chan is so cute when she's like that.

He stops abruptly and slowly turns his face toward you. His eyes still don't meet yours.

Are you even listening? You better study up on Shiq-chan. I'm going out of my way to educate you, are you mocking me?

He tilts his head slightly, then looks away as if instantly losing interest.

Ugh, how boring. Boring, boring, boring. That's why you're no good. You aren't watching Shiq-chan at all.

He returns his attention to the trash and chuckles softly.

It's fine, though. Whatever. Shiq-chan won't be troubled even if you aren't around. I'm the one watching her, from start to finish, everything.

Suddenly, he shouts at the top of his lungs. AAAAAAAH, I hope Shiq-chan gets a boyfriend! Hey, you, why don't you date Shiq-chan? Go be all lovey-dovey with Shiq-chan!