[He went quiet, it seemed like they were at least on the same page about that. He didn't want to worry her either. It's why he figured to ask, to make sure they were on the same page.]
Yeah, I told her I was from a few years after because you know... Much taller than I was back then. But nothing else and honestly kind of didn't want to say anything for the reason you said. Don't want to make her worry or scare her.
[And if there was one thing Takeru was good at it was not telling people things. Especially things that are important.]
So at least we agree not to tell her about our current situation back home. Pretend like everything is okay.
[She frowned for a moment though he couldn't see, and audibly sighed.]
I really would hate to do that to Sora, but... It's better this way, right? Sometimes growing up means keeping things to yourself. [She sounded like she was trying to convince herself.]
I don't like lying... But it's not lying... Not really. As long as she doesn't ask for details.
[Another sigh, and with resolve, she agrees.]
Yes. Pretend everything's okay. I can do that.
[Her signature bright smile can be heard in her tone.]
Mimi-senpai will make sure Sora will be happy as long as she's here!
Sometimes it's a good idea to not say a word. Be it from fear or some other reason. But so long as it's a good reason.
[And in his mind this was a very good reason to not tell her anything and pretend nothing is wrong.]
Technically it's not lying if she never asks. Plus because we're from different time periods. If you know movies, screwing around with that can potentially change history. We do not want to be the cause of history potentially getting worse.
[Since Takeru couldn't think of the perfect present to get, he instead voted to at least attempt something. So she gets two gifts.
Within is 1) A personalized lifesize Palmon plush with a note saying 'I know we miss our partners so I figured this might help even a little. Was rather glad I could find someone who made custom soft toys.' and 2) Vouchers for a clothing store and Moonbucks... because he has to go cheap SOMEWHERE.]
[....she's right, she's totally right. just texting her was such a cowardly thing to do, and he was pretty angry at himself for even doing that much. he took in a deep breath and then changed the device to video.
he was sitting on his bed again, his expression seemingly.... far more angry and hurt than one would expect from this as well. he was furious, he really couldn't put it into words. why the hell was this happening to him again? why did everyone need to make up shitty rumors about him?!
he clenched his jaw, seemingly trying to think of something to say to her.]
...It ain't true. [he repeated again.] I don't even know that chick or whatever. Why the hell would I even-...!!
[he clicked his tongue and he then punched his mattress in frustration.] Dammit! Do people around here think this is just all some kinda joke?! Like people's lives are just fun and games?! Eff that! I've been lookin' forward to goin' out with you since you first asked me!
J-just.... it ain't true. [this time, in a much smaller voice.]
[dammit.... dammit! so she had been crying? really? he felt like absolute garbage, and he just shook his head, like he was trying to shake the very feeling from him. this was so messed up.]
No, I literally have no clue who she is. The name doesn't even ring any goddamn bells.
I do too! I've been honest the whole time! [he slammed another fist down, this time against his thigh. he was just getting so angry and so riled up about the situation. not at mimi, of course not, but at the people making up the shitty rumors.]
Look I.... I don't know why but people always make up shit about me. School was a nightmare for me. I mean look at me I just.... everyone always thinks I'm just some punk. That I'm a lot of trouble. That I ain't... worth even their goddamn time. It's all that stupid Kamoshida's fault after he got me kicked off the track team and I--....
[god. he shut himself up after he started ranted. he muttered to himself even, saying a quiet "wow can I be even more lame?" he was making this weirdly about himself when it was mimi that was hurt.]
...m'sorry this shit even came up. It's stupid, and it's not true, none of it.
I'm... sorry you had to go through that. [Now she's more sad about his situation than her own feelings!] It's not fair and it's not right when people talk about others behind their backs.
As long as you promise to always tell me the truth- especially about these things.
[There's a small blush.]
I'm sorry I fell for it and reacted the way I did.
Now I suppose I owe you something. Name it, and I promise I can do my best. [Seriously, that's the look of someone who can easily forgive someone else! She feels kinda dumb, but she wants to put a smile back on his face!]
[hey hi hello! pretty much first thing in the morning ryuji will be sending this video to mimi. behind him in the video feed there are balloons, and he turns around and quickly bats them away from him and out of sight before turning back to her.]
Yo! How're you doin'?! Happy White Day! I got you some stuff! So let's meet up?
[Okay she's excited now, and Takeru asked her to leave the apartment to him and Hikari anyway soooo...]
Look at you being a gentleman on White Day~
How did I get so lucky? [She giggled, and winked at him.]
I'll be there in a bit!
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[After they disconnected the call, she put on a blue long sleeved dress with comfortable matching flats, letting her hair down as she headed to the arcade.
When she saw him, she waved, and excitedly ran to him, immediately hugging tight.]
[and he made his way over to the arcade as well! he wasn't dressed up or anything, he just had his regular casual outfit on.
with him were some white colored balloons, heart shaped of course, and he had some chocolates in his pocket that he had planned on giving her. suddenly he saw a flash of blue, and before he knew it someone was hugging him tightly.]
Mimi. [ No hello, no how are you, just Yamato sounding somewhere between exasperated, peeved and agitated. He'll also have left about ten attempt calls before finally accepting his voice message fate. ]
[She finished with talking with her boss, and said goodbye to him. She then eyes her phone, confused, then gets concerned at the urgency of the message, calling him back almost instantly.]
Mimi! [ He didn't sound any less urgent here. ] Takeru, he- [ Now how was he going to explain that? ] Check your feed, we need to- [ Another stop mid-sentence. ]
[ There was a moment of silence during which Yamato contemplated whether or not to confess to her that he thought he might be losing a little of his sanity, then he cleared his throat. ]
He's small. [ Mumbled now, and not really much of an explanation. ] I don't know where he is. I don't know why he- He's...
I'm nowhere close. [ He sounded exasperated. ] Could you...? [ A small pause, then- ] Please. [ He didn't add the "before anything happens to him" that kept running through his head, instead he tried to sound like he still had it together. ] Then we'll figure out how- I don't even know.
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voice; Backdated to 20th. Just after Sora's arrival
Re: voice; Backdated to 20th. Just after Sora's arrival
There... Sure, what's going on?
voice; Backdated to 20th. Just after Sora's arrival
Guess who showed up to the city? Sora. However...She is from the time when you wore that pink hat. So you can see where this might be going.
[He hopes she can figure it out but he'll say anyway.]
We need to talk about what we can say and can't. I'm not going down that rabbit hole of maybe changing history.
Voice;
That pink hat.
That's... Well I guess everyone comes from all sorts of times and... Yeah.
So much has happened since then...
[She was quiet for a few moments.]
Maybe... Maybe just knowing that we're older- she'll know things were doing really good after that time? I don't want to scare her or make her worry.
Voice;
[He went quiet, it seemed like they were at least on the same page about that. He didn't want to worry her either. It's why he figured to ask, to make sure they were on the same page.]
Yeah, I told her I was from a few years after because you know... Much taller than I was back then. But nothing else and honestly kind of didn't want to say anything for the reason you said. Don't want to make her worry or scare her.
[And if there was one thing Takeru was good at it was not telling people things. Especially things that are important.]
So at least we agree not to tell her about our current situation back home. Pretend like everything is okay.
Voice;
I really would hate to do that to Sora, but... It's better this way, right? Sometimes growing up means keeping things to yourself. [She sounded like she was trying to convince herself.]
I don't like lying... But it's not lying... Not really. As long as she doesn't ask for details.
[Another sigh, and with resolve, she agrees.]
Yes. Pretend everything's okay. I can do that.
[Her signature bright smile can be heard in her tone.]
Mimi-senpai will make sure Sora will be happy as long as she's here!
Voice;
[And in his mind this was a very good reason to not tell her anything and pretend nothing is wrong.]
Technically it's not lying if she never asks. Plus because we're from different time periods. If you know movies, screwing around with that can potentially change history. We do not want to be the cause of history potentially getting worse.
Christmas Day | Present
Within is 1) A personalized lifesize Palmon plush with a note saying 'I know we miss our partners so I figured this might help even a little. Was rather glad I could find someone who made custom soft toys.' and 2) Vouchers for a clothing store and Moonbucks... because he has to go cheap SOMEWHERE.]
Text;
LISTEN WHATEVER YOU HEAR ABOUT ME IT AIN'T TRUE
I am pissed off about this shit!!
Text
Text -> Video;
he was sitting on his bed again, his expression seemingly.... far more angry and hurt than one would expect from this as well. he was furious, he really couldn't put it into words. why the hell was this happening to him again? why did everyone need to make up shitty rumors about him?!
he clenched his jaw, seemingly trying to think of something to say to her.]
...It ain't true. [he repeated again.] I don't even know that chick or whatever. Why the hell would I even-...!!
[he clicked his tongue and he then punched his mattress in frustration.] Dammit! Do people around here think this is just all some kinda joke?! Like people's lives are just fun and games?! Eff that! I've been lookin' forward to goin' out with you since you first asked me!
J-just.... it ain't true. [this time, in a much smaller voice.]
Video
She was, by the way, and she feels dumb about it, thanks for asking.]
You- you don't know her?
I mean... neither do I, but... we just met, and I take pride in being completely honest to people.
[Now she's the one with the quiet voice.]
I just don't want to be lied to before even going out. It's not funny and I don't appreciate it.
Video
No, I literally have no clue who she is. The name doesn't even ring any goddamn bells.
I do too! I've been honest the whole time! [he slammed another fist down, this time against his thigh. he was just getting so angry and so riled up about the situation. not at mimi, of course not, but at the people making up the shitty rumors.]
Look I.... I don't know why but people always make up shit about me. School was a nightmare for me. I mean look at me I just.... everyone always thinks I'm just some punk. That I'm a lot of trouble. That I ain't... worth even their goddamn time. It's all that stupid Kamoshida's fault after he got me kicked off the track team and I--....
[god. he shut himself up after he started ranted. he muttered to himself even, saying a quiet "wow can I be even more lame?" he was making this weirdly about himself when it was mimi that was hurt.]
...m'sorry this shit even came up. It's stupid, and it's not true, none of it.
Video
I'm... sorry you had to go through that. [Now she's more sad about his situation than her own feelings!] It's not fair and it's not right when people talk about others behind their backs.
And you really want to see me?
Video
So just... if you ever hear anythin' weird about me again, just ask me about it. I'll tell you the truth. I'm no liar.
Video
[There's a small blush.]
I'm sorry I fell for it and reacted the way I did.
Now I suppose I owe you something. Name it, and I promise I can do my best. [Seriously, that's the look of someone who can easily forgive someone else! She feels kinda dumb, but she wants to put a smile back on his face!]
video;
Yo! How're you doin'?! Happy White Day! I got you some stuff! So let's meet up?
video
Are you hiding something from me? [She's amused and grinning.]
Sure! Just let me know when and where! I'm off today too, so it's perfect!
video
[he grinned at her!] Let's head to the arcade I work at! Probs best to do that. We can eat somethin' too, my treat.
video -> action (hope it's okay? I've been made of fail lately)
Look at you being a gentleman on White Day~
How did I get so lucky? [She giggled, and winked at him.]
I'll be there in a bit!
______________________
[After they disconnected the call, she put on a blue long sleeved dress with comfortable matching flats, letting her hair down as she headed to the arcade.
When she saw him, she waved, and excitedly ran to him, immediately hugging tight.]
Hi Ryuji-senpai~
action; (all good! me too, tbh)
with him were some white colored balloons, heart shaped of course, and he had some chocolates in his pocket that he had planned on giving her. suddenly he saw a flash of blue, and before he knew it someone was hugging him tightly.]
Whoa-! H-hey there Mimi!
( voice message )
Where the- [ A very audible huff. ]
Where are you?
Pick up.
Voice
Yamato! What's wrong, are you okay?!
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[ There was a moment of silence during which Yamato contemplated whether or not to confess to her that he thought he might be losing a little of his sanity, then he cleared his throat. ]
He's small. [ Mumbled now, and not really much of an explanation. ] I don't know where he is. I don't know why he- He's...
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[She did as he asked and scrolled through her feed with an audible gasp.]
He's- is that Takeru?! It looks like he's close to the store... I'm about to leave work. Are you nearby or-?
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