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During Kamukura Project, Hajime’s original personality was completely erased through brainwashing, and a new one that was made to be capable to handle the implanted talents took place.
During the simulation, New World Program was only able to retrieve the version of Hajime’s personality that had been created during the experiment, as the original version no longer existed.
Even though the new personality was constructed based on his old self, it did not develop exactly the same way the original personality would have which may explain his sudden attraction to Nagito. The start of the simulation was the point where he resembles the original self the most and started to diverge from there.
Personalities inside Hajime:
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Hajime’s original personality liked Chiaki, while present personality likes Nagito.
Even if Chiaki were alive, present version of Hajime would not love her the same way as his past self and would still be attracted to Nagito instead.
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(Mostly recap for the game)
Hajime felt inferior towards the Ultimates while Nagito had no interest in interacting with ordinary people.
Unlike their first encounter at Hope’s Peak, they were more open and honest about their feelings, believing that they were both Ultimates.
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Hajime was instantly drawn to Nagito. He was captivated by his gentleness and his ability to put him at ease.
He’s curious about him and wished to know him better.
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“No...how should I put it...? I was just thinking about all the ways you've been helping me so far. Th-Thank you..”
“Jeez...he's totally messing with me…But...thanks to him, my feelings are lighter than they ever were.”
“Nagito is laughing in a carefree way. But seeing him laugh like that was enough to distract me from my worries.”
“Well, I guess it's too early to say. I need to get to know him better from now on.
I hope we get to understand each other better, even if it's just a little bit at a time...”
“He's really hard on himself, but he's really calm and easygoing. We get along well and being with him brightens my mood. I just want to get to know him a little better.”
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Nagito was intrigued with Hajime at the first sight and found himself worried about him.
Something about Hajime made him feel at peace and he felt like they are similar.
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“Hey, are you sure you're okay?
Th-There's no way I can leave someone alone when they look that pale...”
“Hajime...are you feeling sick?
I see...then it's okay. I thought you looked pale or something.”
“I feel so calm around you. I think it’s because you’re the first person I spent time with on this Island.”
“What about the Ultimate Serenity? Hmm, I'm pretty sure the ability to bring serenity to others just by being there is really amazing...”
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Throughout the simulation, Nagito observed Hajime’s reactions to gauge his sexuality.
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- Male nurse
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Hajime was so taken aback. Despite feeling betrayed, he still couldn’t shake the pull he felt toward Nagito, and he hated himself for it.
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“He's not trying to trick anyone for selfish reasons. That's what makes him so creepy. When he flashes that carefree smile, I can't understand a single word he says.”
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Nagito was used to everyone hating him, it was something he had lived with his entire life. But with Hajime he didn’t want that.
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“You're giving me this...? What should I do...? I might start liking you even more...”
“I actually want to beg you to spend time with me... After all, everyone else hates me.”
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Nagito’s behavior really ground his gears. He’s pissing him off.
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Nagito’s increasingly rude behavior made him bewildered. He was hurt and embarrassed. He hated himself and he hated Nagito.
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He was disappointed, yet…
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“I know that you don't matter at all, so why do I care about you?”
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