[Keito is busy. He knows he must be. This whole... jellyfish thing was big and dangerous and Eichi didn't even try to help out, this time, but Keito was too kind. He wanted to help, right? He couldn't blame him. But it gets lonely here.
And Eichi can only hold off for a day or so before he gets worried enough from no contact from Keito to want to message him himself. So, first he sends a picture. It's a simple picture of the table in their apartment with a nice tea set that Eichi's recently bought, a cup served for himself. Then, either Keito hasn't replied or Eichi feels like he hasn't replied soon enough, and he sends an actual message.]
This chai is a "pumpkin spice" flavor that seems incredibly popular.
The former ruler of Sanguis moon received this picture and called it "junk mail." 8 days later Sanguis moon became uninhabitable. A man received this picture and immediately sent out copies, then received good fortune for an entire year, including winning a jackpot lottery. Copy, paste, and send this to 9 people or you will be cursed. Don't take any chances. Sanguis did, and now no one can live there.
I'd rather not have to worry about jellyfish slipping in once I'm back.
I doubt there's any souvenirs worth bringing back.
[ He's pretty sure that's not the unspoken thing that Eichi's asking for, but bringing it up feels pertinent before Eichi has a chance to drag them on a tangent. ]
[ He can't believe he's arguing about this... But while he'd have no problem telling Tsumugi, for example, that this is a waste of time and that he's not doing it, he's not that familiar with Midorima yet. More importantly, he has a favorable impression of Midorima and hopes that the same applies in reverse. ]
Fine. Nothing bad happened on the trip to the spring after we played rock-paper-scissors the whole way there, so I'll make sure I don't get cursed.
[ He probably won't actually forward it, but maybe he can just send it to Tsumugi nine times. ]
[ Midorima would be fine with that, honestly. There are no specific rules that it has to be different people or anything. He told Weiss that there were no compounding rules stated, so Keito's method is perfectly acceptable to him. ]
Your luck should increase then, too.
[ Then, a topic change: ]
Tenshouin mentioned you do archery. I'm looking for someone to teach me.
Though I'm also on the Physical Education committee at Shutoku, so I'm familiar with the basic requirements and rules of most sports.
[ So honestly, it'll definitely be something he can pick up on quickly since accuracy and obsessive practice are his way of life. At least Keito won't have to deal with someone who doesn't put the work in. ]
[ Now this is a rare occurrence. Keito listens to message twice before he calls back, and when he does he can't help but sound more curious than wary. ]
[You're technically his manager, Keito, get used to his voice.
But he's relieved to get a call back.]
Oh, you did answer after all! How rare! At any rate, this is about fine. I think Eichi needs to slow down a bit. [He rushes to clarify.] Not that I wish him any less success, but I think if he lands himself in a medical crisis again, it'll be damaging to his career, and our overall impact. He's been... you've noticed, haven't you? Spreading himself very thin since the first time Himegimi left.
[ Speaking of rare, Wataru's comment gets a brief, startled silence from Keito. Did he pass out? Is the world coming to an end?
No, he realizes. Once he thinks about it, it actually makes sense. For all his reckless flightiness, Wataru does actually care about Eichi. It's just that this sort of care is a rare display. ]
I'm sure he's wondering what's going to be left to remember him by when he disappears.
[ He doesn't sound surprised, though; Wataru's right that he noticed. ]
He won't stop just because someone asks, even if it's you. But...
[ There's the sound of shuffling paper for a moment before he continues. ]
He won't give up on any Christmas activities no matter what we say, but if fine focuses on things like talk shows, modeling, and voice-over work, that'll give him a chance to recover between shows and rehearsals.
If you ask him to set aside personal time for the two of you, he'll listen to that as well.
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lotusbloom) wrote2019-08-20 10:11 am
text ; while Keito is on the Iris moon
And Eichi can only hold off for a day or so before he gets worried enough from no contact from Keito to want to message him himself. So, first he sends a picture. It's a simple picture of the table in their apartment with a nice tea set that Eichi's recently bought, a cup served for himself. Then, either Keito hasn't replied or Eichi feels like he hasn't replied soon enough, and he sends an actual message.]
This chai is a "pumpkin spice" flavor that seems incredibly popular.
It's a little dull to drink it alone, though.
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I've heard of that. It seems like it's popular in America, though I haven't seen it much in Japan.
[ And since Keito both wants to both encourage Eichi's safer hobbies and, more importantly, is eager to be done with these jellyfish, he adds: ]
We can go get some together once I'm back.
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text;
The former ruler of Sanguis moon received this picture and called it "junk mail." 8 days later Sanguis moon became uninhabitable. A man received this picture and immediately sent out copies, then received good fortune for an entire year, including winning a jackpot lottery. Copy, paste, and send this to 9 people or you will be cursed. Don't take any chances. Sanguis did, and now no one can live there.
Re: text;
It doesn't seem logical for fate to curse an entire moon based on the actions of one man, even if he was the ruler.
/slides in literally more than a month later
It's hard to say. It seems like for every problem we solve, too more pop up.
Well, I suppose I'm not unused to that, but it does still make estimates difficult.
Re: text;
now it's going to be christmas soon
I suppose that's not surprising.
[Short... and clearly wanting something here without communicating what. As usual.]
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[ That's not really the point here, though. ]
You should be careful about chain letters like this. Some of them are harmless, but others might be scams or contain viruses.
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[ He's adamant about that, sorry Keito.
he also has no idea if you can copy and paste a virus but he doesn't like being wrong so here we are ]
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I'd rather not have to worry about jellyfish slipping in once I'm back.
I doubt there's any souvenirs worth bringing back.
[ He's pretty sure that's not the unspoken thing that Eichi's asking for, but bringing it up feels pertinent before Eichi has a chance to drag them on a tangent. ]
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Fine. Nothing bad happened on the trip to the spring after we played rock-paper-scissors the whole way there, so I'll make sure I don't get cursed.
[ He probably won't actually forward it, but maybe he can just send it to Tsumugi nine times. ]
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[Eichi.]
There are some jellyfish here, you know. They've been slipping in through pesky areas, like the drains and vents... Beyond that, they seem to like me?
I bet they're all afraid of you, though.
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Your luck should increase then, too.
[ Then, a topic change: ]
Tenshouin mentioned you do archery. I'm looking for someone to teach me.
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You're under Iris, aren't you? Maybe they sense a kindred spirit.
[ That's not meant to be as insulting as it might sound, but Keito doesn't try to take it back. ]
I've only encountered a few of them. I don't leave the transports very often.
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Since I was young. I was the captain of the archery club at our school, as well.
[ And sure, after he and Leo bullied the scrubs away the club only had four people, but it counts. ]
If you're interested in kyuudou specifically, I'm happy to teach you.
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[Not that his comment about them being afraid was any nicer... A few moments later, though:]
If you take too long, I'm going to invite all kinds of people over to take your place.
[He's trying to say he misses him, is it working]
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Choose carefully. You'll only damage your relationship with them when I get back and kick them out again.
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You'll kick them out? Will you lecture them until they leave? I can't picture anything cool at all.
Especially when that date is unknown...
[hurry and come back]
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[ Midorima loves traditional Japanese stuff ok asdgjkdasg ]
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You're already an athlete, right?
[ He hasn't spoken to Midorima about this directly yet, but he's pretty sure he remembers that being mentioned by Tsumugi or Eichi. ]
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Though I'm also on the Physical Education committee at Shutoku, so I'm familiar with the basic requirements and rules of most sports.
[ So honestly, it'll definitely be something he can pick up on quickly since accuracy and obsessive practice are his way of life. At least Keito won't have to deal with someone who doesn't put the work in. ]
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I found an archery range not long after I arrived.
[ He attaches the address to said range to his message. ]
They'll let you borrow a uniform and equipment, but it's best to buy your own if you're intending to practice regularly.
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But I'll lecture them in the meantime.
In any case, it's not like they'll be able to settle in for long before being removed again.
[ He'll be back soon, geez. ]
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[He leaves him alone for a few hours at that. But then he can't deal with the loneliness again...]
There are more and more jellyfish here too, you know. I wonder if the people sent with you to help are helping enough.
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I'll use theirs first until I'm able to get a feel for the equipment and judge what I want out of my own, but I can purchase my own uniform.
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[His chipper tone falters eeeeeever so slightly.]
I'd like to request your assistance with something, and I think you'll be interested in what I have to say.
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You needed my help with something...?
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But he's relieved to get a call back.]
Oh, you did answer after all! How rare! At any rate, this is about fine. I think Eichi needs to slow down a bit. [He rushes to clarify.] Not that I wish him any less success, but I think if he lands himself in a medical crisis again, it'll be damaging to his career, and our overall impact. He's been... you've noticed, haven't you? Spreading himself very thin since the first time Himegimi left.
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No, he realizes. Once he thinks about it, it actually makes sense. For all his reckless flightiness, Wataru does actually care about Eichi. It's just that this sort of care is a rare display. ]
I'm sure he's wondering what's going to be left to remember him by when he disappears.
[ He doesn't sound surprised, though; Wataru's right that he noticed. ]
He won't stop just because someone asks, even if it's you. But...
[ There's the sound of shuffling paper for a moment before he continues. ]
He won't give up on any Christmas activities no matter what we say, but if fine focuses on things like talk shows, modeling, and voice-over work, that'll give him a chance to recover between shows and rehearsals.
If you ask him to set aside personal time for the two of you, he'll listen to that as well.