[video] that time again...?

[forgetbeam]

[Hey it's that guy who can get all gross and sweaty just by being passionate or nervous about something. He must be passionately nervous already, just look at him. Wait, no, this is more of a clammy gross sweat going on...

Did he go to the dentist or something? It both looks and sounds like he's trying to speak through a mouth full of anesthetic.]

It appears to be flu season again, so here is your annual reminder of the precautions to take to ensure you do not get sick! Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water and keep them away from your face! Use sanitizer whenever possible! Eat healthily, get enough sleep, don't...

[Ugh, hold on. He makes a bit of a face and takes a deep breath. It is super difficult to focus on making a PSA right now.]

Ah... don't... spread germs, even if you feel fine. [Nailed it.]

A...Actually, the symptoms of a flu include nau-- [URGH] --nausea, coughing, a sore throat, headaches, fever, and chills, but... I haven't heard anybody coughing at all!

[Even right now he's feeling more like his body isn't happy with something he ate, but he doesn't want to really broadcast that. Even if it's plenty obvious just looking at him. Why can't he feel his lips, though.]

It's still important to be vigilant against influenza! However... It occurs to me that what is going around now may only be the result of a mistake in the cafeteria, so... So it is also important to make sure that when you are preparing food, all produce is fresh and washed and all meat is cooked thoroughly! For those of you who include dairy in your diet, check those expiration dates!

[He cannot take this gastro-intestinal distress any longer.]

--Thankyouforlistening!

[CLICK. He's going to need a few minutes before he can respond to anyone.]

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[forgetbeam]

[OKAY. HE'S BACK.]

Don't worry, this is going to pass in no time!

[He is pretty sure he's passed the worst of it, at least...]

[bloodycrow]

It had better. You are in a single digit number of good students for my class.

[Please get better and come back to whoop the rest of the class into shape.]

[forgetbeam]

[These words of praise are the most important thing to him right now. LOOK HOW HAPPY HE IS.]

Don't worry! I swear, I'll do all that I can to provide only the best example for my peers!!

[bloodycrow]

[The problem is that the enthusiasm he gets in return is exactly what Caim was hoping to avoid. But it's his fault for opening his mouth, he supposes. Praise only excites Kiyotaka, evidently.

On the other hand, there have been worse things.]

I have no doubt that you will. Tend to yourself first, however. You are of no use to your peers or to me while you are unwell.

[forgetbeam]

[Praise gets him super pumped, but it is merely a sign that he's on the right track. Only when he feels like he's done his duty as a role model to inspire everyone else to work just as hard can he truly be content.

Unfortunately for Caim, the best way to encourage others is via enthusiasm, so...]

Yes, sir! I'm already feeling much better than I was before! I should be fine by tomorrow!

[Provided he can actually feel his mouth tomorrow. THAT'S CONCERNING.]

[bloodycrow]

I will be holding you to that.

[Which probably means that if Kiyotaka isn't feeling better by then, Caim just might think it's time to PUT HIM DOWN...

Or not. You know.]