Kida Masaomi, here, valiant protector of love and peace! I know you're all just lining up to chat with me, but if I'm going to be hearing voices in my head from now on, they had better be cute girl voices. Guys can just use text.
It's not like that! She's really nice, and we met each other when we were both just adjusting to things here, and she's been really supportive of me.
But I didn't mean to be dating her! I told her I wasn't going to do that kind of thing here!
Then she asked me on a date, and I didn't know what to say, so I said yes. But it wasn't like we were dating, exactly, but then you asked her and she asked you and...
Then she asked me, and...
I don't know.
What are you supposed to say when someone you like asks something like that but you're not sure?
If you like her, you have to get in close and say you'll do anything for her!
Be the prince, and make her feel like a princess!
Anything less than that is half assed.
[It's strange, to read lines of text like these coming from Mikado, even more so when he's talking about someone other than Anri. But he says he likes her, so... If he likes her, he'd better like her!]
Well, I like her, but I don't know if I "like" her! What if it wouldn't be like that at all if it weren't for the city?
It doesn't feel like at home or anything.
[And what he really means by that is 'like Anri', but he tries not to say her name, here.]
And it's not like we can really be just with each other here. What if I get jealous? What if she gets jealous? What if something terrible happens? What if I can't figure out where the lines should be?
What if she hates me if I mess it up?
What if she flies me up into the sky and drops me the first time we get in a fight?
[At least the question jars him out of his little imagination-induced panic attack. That's all it is, in the end, because he knows he likes Masaki. He knows it feels different from with other people he knows here, at least most of them. But then with everyone he has some form of strong feels for it's different, including the person he's texting right now.
There's a pause in the texts as he gets himself together a little.]
Sort of. It's more like walking on air? She took me up in the sky when we went on a date. We. Sort of danced. On air.
[It's impossible to believe, just hearing it, even knowing Mikado doesn't have any reason to lie to him about that. Walking on air? Just like that?
It takes another few seconds before he can remind himself that everything else here is impossible too. That doesn't really help, but it makes it easier to push the matter aside.
Dancing in the air together... That's pretty damn romantic, whether it's real or not.]
...
If you like her here, and you're both here, then stop thinking about it and just kiss her already.
That is the great Kida Masaomi Ultimate Love Guru's advice.
["You'll regret it either way," Masaomi thinks, and it sobers him somewhat. Of course, it's going to be complicated. Of course, things are going to go wrong. Masaomi still can't even begin to comprehend what living in Ariel means for everyone, but he doesn't need to in order to understand this much.
If Mikado gets together with this girl, he'll do things he regrets.
If Mikado doesn't get together with her, he'll regret never giving it a chance.
But if there's one thing Masaomi has learned in the last few months, it's that everything is worse when he's on his own.]
Save dumb questions like that until AFTER she leaves.
She might not ever leave, and then you'll feel stupid for worrying about it.
LOVE DEFEATS ALL!
JUST SHOOT A LOVE CANNON AT EVERYTHING THAT GETS IN YOUR WAY.
I'll have to think about that. We do already have one date lined up, since the restaurant we wanted to get into the first time had an issue with our reservation. So we can do that.
But I'll think of something really fun for after that.
This could be kind of difficult though. How do you impress a girl that can fly? I'm pretty normal, you know?
Hey, Masaomi! I don't know if you've heard, but there's going to be this party at one of the mansions. I know the hosts, and I was planning to ask Mikado to come as well and-
youwannacome?
I mean. I thought, maybe, if you weren't planning to go, Mikado and I could take you there and...stuff. If you want to come! Okay? Talk to you later!
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Isn't it obvious?
I've been training you for this day ever sinc
[The rapidfire texts immediately cease when Masaomi processes exactly what he's just read. Then they start anew.]
A girlfriend?
A real one, right?
You didn't blow up a doll and have it come to life on you or something, right?
Right?
I'd almost believe that one!
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She's really amazing. And she can fly! But. I don't really understand how it happened! I didn't ask her or anything.
It's kind of your fault too.
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Did you eat some bird feed on accident???
...
Did you use one of my jokes to hit on a bird?
I might call some choice girls chicks, but it doesn't work the other way around!
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Her name is Masaki. You talked to her.
THIS IS YOUR FAULT!
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Cute, bouncy, helpful Masaki who asked him if Mikado was his girlfriend.
...
...
...
Oh, damn he's good.]
Woah, tiger!
You have been busy!
Masaki-chan? Really???
You like short hair then?
Or do your ambitions lie just a little lower~?
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But I didn't mean to be dating her! I told her I wasn't going to do that kind of thing here!
Then she asked me on a date, and I didn't know what to say, so I said yes. But it wasn't like we were dating, exactly, but then you asked her and she asked you and...
Then she asked me, and...
I don't know.
What are you supposed to say when someone you like asks something like that but you're not sure?
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If you like her, you have to get in close and say you'll do anything for her!
Be the prince, and make her feel like a princess!
Anything less than that is half assed.
[It's strange, to read lines of text like these coming from Mikado, even more so when he's talking about someone other than Anri. But he says he likes her, so... If he likes her, he'd better like her!]
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It doesn't feel like at home or anything.
[And what he really means by that is 'like Anri', but he tries not to say her name, here.]
And it's not like we can really be just with each other here. What if I get jealous? What if she gets jealous? What if something terrible happens? What if I can't figure out where the lines should be?
What if she hates me if I mess it up?
What if she flies me up into the sky and drops me the first time we get in a fight?
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You were serious about the flying thing?
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There's a pause in the texts as he gets himself together a little.]
Sort of. It's more like walking on air? She took me up in the sky when we went on a date. We. Sort of danced. On air.
Literally.
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It takes another few seconds before he can remind himself that everything else here is impossible too. That doesn't really help, but it makes it easier to push the matter aside.
Dancing in the air together... That's pretty damn romantic, whether it's real or not.]
...
If you like her here, and you're both here, then stop thinking about it and just kiss her already.
That is the great Kida Masaomi Ultimate Love Guru's advice.
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This place is pretty hard on people. And what if she leaves?
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If Mikado gets together with this girl, he'll do things he regrets.
If Mikado doesn't get together with her, he'll regret never giving it a chance.
But if there's one thing Masaomi has learned in the last few months, it's that everything is worse when he's on his own.]
Save dumb questions like that until AFTER she leaves.
She might not ever leave, and then you'll feel stupid for worrying about it.
LOVE DEFEATS ALL!
JUST SHOOT A LOVE CANNON AT EVERYTHING THAT GETS IN YOUR WAY.
[Just don't make his mistakes.]
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But thanks, Masaomi. I feel a bit better.
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Seriously, don't worry, man.
Once you finally make a move, you have my guarantee it’ll go great.
And when she’s head over heels for you, we should go on a double date.
How about it?
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But um, what kind of move are you suggesting I make? I mean, apparently we're "dating" already.
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Mikadoooooooooooooo.
Dating means you go on dates!
So you have to surprise her so that she wants to KEEP going on dates!
Find something or some place she likes without letting her know and then treat her!
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But I'll think of something really fun for after that.
This could be kind of difficult though. How do you impress a girl that can fly? I'm pretty normal, you know?
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There are definitely ways.
You've just gotta use what you know!
That's where you shine.
Riiiiight? (*^-ﾟ)
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That's where I shine!
If all else fails I can-
I have to go! Thanks, Masaomi.
[Yeah, he's cutting himself off there before he says something dirty.]
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Whatever you were thinking, do it!
You're welcome in advance.
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[Yeah that's all he's getting.]
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[Unless Mikado wants to replace his toilet paper roll, the spoilsport.]
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OK, errand boy.
I'll have a list ready soon.
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Good. I'll do everything on it. Wait and see.
[Well, he can't really back down now, can he?]
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Well. This'll be fun.]
3/24 voice;
youwannacome?
I mean. I thought, maybe, if you weren't planning to go, Mikado and I could take you there and...stuff. If you want to come! Okay? Talk to you later!
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[That's precious!]
'Cause if you are, you should know I'm obligated to tease you both mercilessly.
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[It's not precious noooo.]
I'm surprised you're not teasing us already. What with...I'm sure he's already told you.
You know, about us dating.
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No way, no way! I had to give you two some breathing room first, time to hop, skip, and jump through the honeymoon stage unhindered!
That way you could build up some material for me.
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[Forgive her, she may have choked a little. But once she's done coughing and gets her breath back, she'll laugh.]
Well thanks for giving us some build up time! I'm sure we'll give you plenty of material. By accident of course.
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Well, heh. Happy for everyone else anyway.
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Such a doting girlfriend~ I leave him in - on, all over - your capable hands!
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I'll keep him nice~and safe~in my hands.
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4/13 after AM's call
Hey, Masaomi-kun? I noticed you were talking to that guy, AM. You all right?
[She pauses.]
Because if you need a pick me up, I can bring over Mikado. And then we can tickle him until he begs us for mercy~
[She doesn't know they're living together, and she figures it'd make Masaomi laugh, if he's feeling grouchy.]
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On one condition! When he begs for mercy... we're not gonna give it to him, right?
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[She might be laughing as she hangs up. Not her fault.]
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