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Post by Miya Asurito on Feb 2, 2018 13:50:39 GMT -5
They reach the cafeteria and Asurito for the very first time since summer break uses her Golden Imperial Credit Card. She buys every food and drink that is available and seems that a fox might enjoy along with a bottle of water for her own self. Soon they are back on the bike along with two bags. "I have an idea where we can go for an early dinner. Just show some patience and we will be there asap."
She cycles for about 15 minutes during which she just doesn't shut up. Of course she has unzipped the hoodie a bit in case the fox wants to be looking outside during the ride. They go down the 54th Street and turn in an alley that soon becomes nothing more than a narrow pathway. This gets them in the suburbs and sooner rather than later they are going up a hill.
"......."
"I also met a girl named Doji Hoshiko san in the summer and I saw her in school, as well. We talked for quite some time. She doesn't like the Imperials, but she said that I'm the best Imperial she has ever met. Can you believe this? We may start learning capoeira together. If she texts me, but I'm not sure that this will happen. She's famous and everything."
"......."
"Yeah, Akodo Ichiro and Daidoji Kobushi are very good in jiujitsu. Better than I am, but they were both very helpful and I learnt a lot. I need to get better if I am to take my bike and spend a year in peace. Just travelling on my own. Sure, I will be lonely, but it's about the same now, as well."
"......."
"Tonight I was thinking of texting Kakita Uetani san. She offered to have me over for a sleepover, but now that you are here, we'll see where we will go. She's kind of weird, a teaser and a flatter, but she's also sad sometimes. She said that she does it because she's lonely. Her sister died. Whatever works for each one, right?"
They reach the top of the hill and Asurito dismounts. The view is pretty awesome. Half the city lays on their feet. She leaves her bike on the side and opens the hoodie finally freeing the fox. "Well, pick whatever you like. I'm not really hungry." She offers and starts unpacking the various treats.
/OOC: VP for the IR1 Miya tech. Asurito has way of the land (Toshi Ranbo) until she falls asleep
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Post by Doji Reiha on Feb 3, 2018 8:53:47 GMT -5
They reach the cafeteria and Asurito for the very first time since summer break uses her Golden Imperial Credit Card. She buys every food and drink that is available and seems that a fox might enjoy along with a bottle of water for her own self. Soon they are back on the bike along with two bags. "I have an idea where we can go for an early dinner. Just show some patience and we will be there asap." The kitsune sticks close and nods. She cycles for about 15 minutes during which she just doesn't shut up. Of course she has unzipped the hoodie a bit in case the fox wants to be looking outside during the ride. They go down the 54th Street and turn in an alley that soon becomes nothing more than a narrow pathway. This gets them in the suburbs and sooner rather than later they are going up a hill. Said fox seems to enjoy the experience tremendously, at no point panicking, though she does duck into the hoodie once when they pass a dog which barks menacingly when they zoom past. "I also met a girl named Doji Hoshiko san in the summer and I saw her in school, as well. We talked for quite some time. She doesn't like the Imperials, but she said that I'm the best Imperial she has ever met. Can you believe this? We may start learning capoeira together. If she texts me, but I'm not sure that this will happen. She's famous and everything." Reiha nods approvingly. <Yeah! I know her! She's in my singing and performing arts class! She seems like a nice girl!> Also, going by the gossip rags, she's straight, which earns her serious bonus points as a friend for Asurito! "Yeah, Akodo Ichiro and Daidoji Kobushi are very good in jiujitsu. Better than I am, but they were both very helpful and I learned a lot. I need to get better if I am to take my bike and spend a year in peace. Just traveling on my own. Sure, I will be lonely, but it's about the same now, as well." She looks up with those golden fox eyes and rubs her head against the Miya's chin. <You don't have to be lonely! I can be with you! I'd follow you anywhere!> "Tonight I was thinking of texting Kakita Uetani san. She offered to have me over for a sleepover, but now that you are here, we'll see where we will go. She's kind of weird, a teaser and a flatter, but she's also sad sometimes. She said that she does it because she's lonely. Her sister died. Whatever works for each one, right?" The kistune's eyes widen and she vigorously shakes her head. She is definitely not the right kind of friend! The kind that likes girls, writes them poetry and calls them her muse! Nu-huh! <Oh no! She's bad news! You don't want her! I'm better for you! I can understand you like no one else can!> They reach the top of the hill and Asurito dismounts. The view is pretty awesome. Half the city lays on their feet. She leaves her bike on the side and opens the hoodie finally freeing the fox. "Well, pick whatever you like. I'm not really hungry." She offers and starts unpacking the various treats. The view is... well... breathtaking and she quickly looks back at Asurito in gratitude. <Wow, Asurito-sempai, this view is fantastic! I wish I had my sketchbook! Thank you for this...> She takes her choice of the food on offer, but mostly, she stays close to the other girl, huddled against her. Just being present so she doesn't feel alone, her tails wrapped around her, as if in an embrace. <You know, I wish we could stay like this forever...> |
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Post by Miya Asurito on Feb 3, 2018 13:18:26 GMT -5
During the ride each time the fox shows affection, affection is returned, but it's when she's hugged that Asurito's heart melts. "Awww... Aren't you the sweetest?!" The girl places her arm around the fox and brings her closer. "You already make me feel so much better. Thank you. You are like my best friend right now, which is sad, I know. I'm sure that you will make Reiha chan very happy."
Once the fox seems to be done eating, the herald hesitantly rises. "It's getting late and we should probably head back. I'll tell you all about your new mistress on our way to school." But then she looks at the adorable little 'animal' and sits back down. "Nah... We can stay a bit longer."
She places her arm around the fox again and continues. "Well, Reiha chan is sweet and smart and super artsy. She does that little thing sometimes, talking very fast almost not separating one word from another, which is very cute. But you have to be very careful, little one," she looks down at the fox, "she cries easily. Or not. Perhaps, I'm even worse that I thought."
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Post by Doji Reiha on Feb 3, 2018 14:01:46 GMT -5
As Asurito puts her arm around her and tells her she (the girl, not the fox) is cute, followed by putting herself down, all the kitsune wants to do is comfort her. So, she does just that, resulting in the Imperial girl suddenly finding herself embraced by Reiha. Who is still dressed in her pj's, and barefoot. And looking equally surprised.
"Oh?" She freezes. "Oh!"
Blushing furiously she quickly let's go and shuffles back.
"Oh Heavens! Oh, I'm so sorry! Please let me explain! I lost my powers and got stuck in fox form, but I just got them back! I didn't mean to trick you!! You were just so sad, and I really, really don't hate you! I'm soooo sorry! I like you a great deal, and I want to be your friend, and I don't want you to be alone, and if you let me, you won't be! Ever! I'm so sorry! I can't ever do right for my family too, and I'm lonely too, and I really, truly like you, like you a lot, like you so much, and you're not bad, or worthless, or anything like that! If anyone here is a hopeless loser it's me!"
It comes out in a torrent, rapid-fire, and she is more afraid than ever before in her life, but at least she has said it.
"You really think I'm cute?" This last bit comes in utter disbelief.
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Post by Miya Asurito on Feb 3, 2018 14:57:24 GMT -5
This was unexpected. No, no. Let's be honest for a second. This was UNEXPECTED. The girl gulps and takes a deep breath. She is about to respond. But she stops.
What can she say? She has spent the last hour pouring her soul out. Her most secret thoughts are now in total display. This is so embarrassing that she hopes she could just vanish right on the spot leaving no evidence that she ever existed.
Another breath follows and this time she actually manages to open her mouth. But no words come out.
Is this payback for the way she herself tricked Reiha yesterday? That was definitely not on purpose. She takes a look at the Doji. Her cheeks are sooooo red. Not pink. Just red. She's not lying. But she had promised that she is no trickster spirit. And she had said that she keeps her promises. And now she's saying all these things that feel really nice, but sound so much like pity.
Asurito is utterly confused, embarrassed and left speechless. Only a single word manages to escape her lips.
"Why?"
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Post by Doji Reiha on Feb 3, 2018 15:20:30 GMT -5
Reiha has to look away. Asurito's look is so full of pain at this betrayal! She doubts she has ever told anyone the things she told what she thought was just a fox.
"I was crying after, you know, we met yesterday. Mirumoto-sensei came in and gave me a manga. The one I made. I'm published, but under a different name. I thought she knew, so I freaked. I lied about being the mangaka, so I lost my powers and my human form for a whole day."
It takes all her courage, but she manages to glance at Asurito, sitting there, hugging her knees .
"But you told me all kinds of stuff, so I'll let you read it, and you'll know all there is to know about me too. It's that personal. Anyway, when you came across me, you were so nice, and I know I should have run away, but I really like you, Asurito-san. I couldn't. I'm sorry. I'm such a fuck-up. Please don't hate me!"
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Post by Miya Asurito on Feb 3, 2018 16:25:16 GMT -5
The Miya was looking towards Reiha until the girl looks back at her. Her eyes quickly turn to the ground and stay there. "I don't hate you." She says softly. "It's just that they were personal stuff and you could have bitten me until I stopped or something. I didn't want you to know any of these things, but I made you cry. Twice. So," she shrugs, "I deserve the embarrassment. I don't want your pity, though." She wipes her eyes with the back of her hand. "You are not a fuck-up or a loser or anything you say you are. Just don't make fun of me, okay? And, please, don't tell anyone else what I told you."
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Post by Doji Reiha on Feb 3, 2018 17:06:45 GMT -5
"It's not pity, really it isn't! I can't lie, remember! If I do I lose my form, so you have to believe me! And now I made you cry..."
Reiha also returns to staring back in front of her, tears welling up in her eyes too.
"And I won't make fun of you. I'm like you, also lonely. Also hurting. But I'm even worse of a fuck-up. Look!"
Perhaps if she shows the other girl some of her secrets they'll be even and she will forgive her, so she pulls up the sleeve of her arm, exposing the scars of the cuts.
"Look. I'm a mess. I don't do that anymore though. Well, can't really. Mother found out and she made me promise never to do such a thing again. So, not pity. Understanding. I like you. From the first time I saw you. Well, and smelled you. Your scent is simply divine. It's a fox-wife thing, I guess." She taps her head in disgust. "We are screwed in the head like this, but I messed up that too. I'm not supposed to do this with a girl, but with a worthy man who loves me, and then we'll marry and all will be well. Should be easy, all my sisters could manage the trick..."
She hugs her knees even tighter, desperation creeping into her voice.
"I'm sorry! I was so sure you liked me too, you see. That's how it's supposed to work. Don't know where it went wrong with me. Please forgive me! I didn't mean for any of this!"
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Post by Miya Asurito on Feb 3, 2018 17:48:36 GMT -5
A long silence follows as Asurito is processing things. The situation seems equally awkward and embarrassing for the Doji, as well. And she can't be lying. Not that well. She does seem to be suffering, possibly way more than the Miya herself about this 'trick' of hers. And the cuts and the desperation, the tears, the self pity, the forced promises, all the musts that go above the wants. Too much of a burden for anyone.
"Rei," she says hesitantly, "I do like you. If I dated, you would be like my number one choice and we would be biking together until eternity, but I'm too bad in this. Nothing is wrong with you."
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Post by Doji Reiha on Feb 3, 2018 19:06:46 GMT -5
Reiha steals another glance at Asurito and there is a tiny sliver of hope, a fragile smile.
"R... Really? You can't be worse than me. And I don't need much, you'll see! We wouldn't be alone! Aren't you tired of that? I know I am! I don't want to be alone anymore! I can't stand it anymore! And I won't ever lie to you! Or leave you! If you like me, and I like you, than we could try, yes? I'm not much, but I'm getting better, you know. I mean, we're talking, really talking. A year ago, I wouldn't be able to do this, but with you I can! And you can with me. That's rare, right? That's special, it means something!"
She takes a ragged breath.
"What do we have to lose anyway?" There's a pause. "Someone told me that broken things can be fixed.", when she continues it's almost a whisper. "I want to believe that, I really do... I need to..."
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