Huh? I thought you were into over-the-top favors like that.
[That was less of an apology and more like a punishment. Sometimes, Kotarou overlooked very simple things like this. People who did big things tended to be more well-liked and popular in his mind.]
Pass. I know I died in 2008, but still, the last time I was there, I saw too many of those souvenir rocks with inspirational messages carved into them. "Joy" and "dream" and "Texas." I wasn't even IN Texas.
Muhahaha! Whenever it comes to his friends, Tennouji Kotarou does not give out boring gifts! But this does make it an interesting challenge for me if I want to get you something for your birthday or Christmas!
[If Mona was the moon, then Kotarou was ultimately the sun. They stood in the same sky, but there were moments where they would not see eye-to-eye sometimes. While the sun had always shone the brightest in the sky, there was also darkness that lurked within it. One of Kotarou's bad habits was not seeing his own shine and taking people a little less seriously than he should. No, it wasn't that he didn't value Mona's words... In fact, he really did understand how she felt. (Or so he believed)
Back in the day, he was a complete loner who preferred watching others than reaching out to form an honest relationship. That's why he reworked himself to become a more outgoing person who could form bonds with people. But there were moments where he felt that there was an invisible wall between himself and others. He still feels it around Mona sometimes. He used to be a gloomy loner, but Mona felt content being a loner. That's another thing he admired about her.
Kotarou was definitely a guy who gives his everything for someone, but he wasn't very good at receieving. It was something else that he needed to work on to better himself.]
Good! You don't have to force yourself if you really don't want to come! I mean, I just want to have a happy memory with you. That's all.
['Sorry for being a pain.' is what he almost sends her next, but he quickly deletes it and replaces it with a goofy perverted joke.]
And I want a chance to see you in a cute little bikini (*≧▽≦) You'll wear one, right?!
Yes I'll wear one, of course. Otherwise why would we go to the beach.
[ Mona sighs at the phone her face a bit pink, of course he would hide the query of his feelings behind jokes instead of being honest with himself. She does not fault him, she understands and allows it to be . ]
Perhaps I will let you pick it out for me.
just him being a sap about his feelings -- he just wants to be a good bf!!
These are such interesting designs! I don't know if I am found of two pieces, but I may look into the one piece. Did you have these already... Picked out before I asked?
HUH??? UH what gave you THAT impression?! I was just browsing through some online shopping lists and found them while thinking of you! If you didn't like them, then I would've found more...!
[He's trying his best to play it cool, but he totally did have these prepared for her.]
[Recently, Kotarou's school had gotten a new transfer student who went by the name of Laura La Mer. She was sociable, beautiful and appeared to have quite the magnetic personality that bought people in. As someone who felt that he had problems connecting with people, Kotarou never thought that he had a chance was striking a conversation with her. But just to his luck, he had managed to help her out a few times at school... As confident as she was, Kotarou had noticed that she was a bit on the sheltered side.
There was always a part of him that didn't mind looking after people. And before he knew it, she appeared to become quite attached to him. She even joined his Occult Club! Laura had become a big part of his place to belong in his eyes. But there was one night where he had gotten a text from Laura to meet him outside for a walk. He had to admit that he was quite nervous about where Laura was taking him... With a gorgeous girl like her, Kotarou had to admit that he always had a crush on her. But he's never considered making a serious move.
With the full moon hovering in the sky, he walks alongside Laura with a bit of a playful hum. Not only was the air warm and smelt nice, Laura was looking a little different to him tonight. Something about the air she gave him had more of a "womanly aura" if he had anything to say... But maybe he was over-thinking things.]
--So where are we heading, Laura-chan? I'm surprised you called me out tonight! It's definitely a nice night for a little scroll!
[Laura had been strangely silent for most of their walk. She knew they were headed for the beach, but she was so nervous about all this. She hadn’t expected to connect to any of the land dwellers this much. Honestly she was a bit smitten and had started following Kotarou around, seeking to spend more time with him outside school.
So when mating season came that year rather than calling in sick to school and running herself an ice cold bath, she’d decided to make a move. A move she was second guessing as they got closer to the sea. She didn’t know what she’d do if he rejected her, or worse found her disgusting.]
Kotarou-kun. You know how I never talk about where I’m from? That’s because it’s a little unusual. The truth is… you know what maybe it’s best to just show you. Promise you won’t hate me.
[Her voice wavered at that last part. They’d reached the beach, so after taking a deep breath Laura stepped into the surf and released her spell, revealing her true form.]
[It was quite unusual to see her acting all timid whenever she was usually so confident. He didn't hate this side of Laura, though... It was kind of cute to see her acting so differently outside of class and filled Kotarou with a sense of pride. He could see a side of her that no one else could. Though he couldn't help and blink whenever she brings up where she came from. He's never really thought about it too deeply...
But whenever they reached the beach and she stepped into the ocean... Her legs had vanished to reveal a mermaid's tail. He couldn't help and gawk at the sight of it.]
H-Huh?! H-Hey... This isn't a prank, right? You're seriously an honest-to-god mermaid?!
[He's read about these creatures in stories and heard the myths, but this was the first time that he's ever seen one up close. And the craziest thing of all was the fact that the mermaid was someone who was in his class!]
[Still unsure of how he was going to react once it sank in, she pulled her tail in under her. Looking up at him, her eyes showed how nervous she was. Kotarou was the first boy she’d had a crush on and she really wanted him to like her.]
Yeah, kind of a surprise right, but I wanted you to know. You’re important to me, and… and I like you. Like a lot.
[Might as well get all of it out in the open. He probably suspected, and he’d been flirty enough that Laura figured he at least had some feelings for her as well. She twirled her hair around her finger as she waited for his reply.]
[He's certainly flirted with her, but never thought that it'd go anywhere beyond friendly. That's the biggest reason why he's never tried to make a move... But there was definitely a crush! She was floating there and waiting for him to speak up and after a moment of blushing, Kotarou clears his throat awkwardly.]
Y-You too? I didn't think you'd feel that way about me... I never made a move on you since I didn't wanna make things feel weird. [A beat.] But I really like you too, you know? Being a mermaid would explain why you're prettier than the other girls in class.
[He'll be taking a step closer to bend down to her level while he's on the shore and he offers her his hand to hold.]
So, uh... I'd be really happy if we could go on date and you'd be my girlfriend! Sure, you're a mermaid and I'm a human... But I'm not gonna let something like that get in the way of my feelings!
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They're pretty visible through your shirt! Like "Boing-boing" visible!
Hey now! It's rude to generalize. A Tyrannosaurus's fossils is completely different from a Triceratops' fossils.
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but they're all the same until the owl looks at them, aren't they? they're all the same swirly shapes
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Owl??? What kind of game are you talking about now? It's nothing I've played before.
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animal crossing! i can't believe you've never played it...
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WELL EXCUSE ME for being a little behind the times. That's the game where you make an animal avatar and go around befriending people, right?
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I already said that I'd be your slave for a day! What else do I have to do? Cut my pinkie off yakuza-style?
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[That was less of an apology and more like a punishment. Sometimes, Kotarou overlooked very simple things like this. People who did big things tended to be more well-liked and popular in his mind.]
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But since I'm in America... Maybe I should bring you guys back some souvenirs.
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BTW SORRY FOR THE DRAMA
[If Mona was the moon, then Kotarou was ultimately the sun. They stood in the same sky, but there were moments where they would not see eye-to-eye sometimes. While the sun had always shone the brightest in the sky, there was also darkness that lurked within it. One of Kotarou's bad habits was not seeing his own shine and taking people a little less seriously than he should. No, it wasn't that he didn't value Mona's words... In fact, he really did understand how she felt. (Or so he believed)
Back in the day, he was a complete loner who preferred watching others than reaching out to form an honest relationship. That's why he reworked himself to become a more outgoing person who could form bonds with people. But there were moments where he felt that there was an invisible wall between himself and others. He still feels it around Mona sometimes. He used to be a gloomy loner, but Mona felt content being a loner. That's another thing he admired about her.
Kotarou was definitely a guy who gives his everything for someone, but he wasn't very good at receieving. It was something else that he needed to work on to better himself.]
Good! You don't have to force yourself if you really don't want to come! I mean, I just want to have a happy memory with you. That's all.
['Sorry for being a pain.' is what he almost sends her next, but he quickly deletes it and replaces it with a goofy perverted joke.]
And I want a chance to see you in a cute little bikini (*≧▽≦) You'll wear one, right?!
thank youuuu - WHAT DRAMA?
[ Mona sighs at the phone her face a bit pink, of course he would hide the query of his feelings behind jokes instead of being honest with himself. She does not fault him, she understands and allows it to be . ]
Perhaps I will let you pick it out for me.
just him being a sap about his feelings -- he just wants to be a good bf!!
[He'll send three specific swimsuit images for her. And all of them were varying levels of shameless.]
H EIS ALLOWED TO BE HOWEVER HE WANTS TO BE I LOVE HIM FOR IT
[ The thought makes her want to laugh. ]
OH GOOD I'M GLAD YOU'RE ENJOYING HIM
[He's trying his best to play it cool, but he totally did have these prepared for her.]
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There was always a part of him that didn't mind looking after people. And before he knew it, she appeared to become quite attached to him. She even joined his Occult Club! Laura had become a big part of his place to belong in his eyes. But there was one night where he had gotten a text from Laura to meet him outside for a walk. He had to admit that he was quite nervous about where Laura was taking him... With a gorgeous girl like her, Kotarou had to admit that he always had a crush on her. But he's never considered making a serious move.
With the full moon hovering in the sky, he walks alongside Laura with a bit of a playful hum. Not only was the air warm and smelt nice, Laura was looking a little different to him tonight. Something about the air she gave him had more of a "womanly aura" if he had anything to say... But maybe he was over-thinking things.]
--So where are we heading, Laura-chan? I'm surprised you called me out tonight! It's definitely a nice night for a little scroll!
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So when mating season came that year rather than calling in sick to school and running herself an ice cold bath, she’d decided to make a move. A move she was second guessing as they got closer to the sea. She didn’t know what she’d do if he rejected her, or worse found her disgusting.]
Kotarou-kun. You know how I never talk about where I’m from? That’s because it’s a little unusual. The truth is… you know what maybe it’s best to just show you. Promise you won’t hate me.
[Her voice wavered at that last part. They’d reached the beach, so after taking a deep breath Laura stepped into the surf and released her spell, revealing her true form.]
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But whenever they reached the beach and she stepped into the ocean... Her legs had vanished to reveal a mermaid's tail. He couldn't help and gawk at the sight of it.]
H-Huh?! H-Hey... This isn't a prank, right? You're seriously an honest-to-god mermaid?!
[He's read about these creatures in stories and heard the myths, but this was the first time that he's ever seen one up close. And the craziest thing of all was the fact that the mermaid was someone who was in his class!]
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Yeah, kind of a surprise right, but I wanted you to know. You’re important to me, and… and I like you. Like a lot.
[Might as well get all of it out in the open. He probably suspected, and he’d been flirty enough that Laura figured he at least had some feelings for her as well. She twirled her hair around her finger as she waited for his reply.]
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Y-You too? I didn't think you'd feel that way about me... I never made a move on you since I didn't wanna make things feel weird. [A beat.] But I really like you too, you know? Being a mermaid would explain why you're prettier than the other girls in class.
[He'll be taking a step closer to bend down to her level while he's on the shore and he offers her his hand to hold.]
So, uh... I'd be really happy if we could go on date and you'd be my girlfriend! Sure, you're a mermaid and I'm a human... But I'm not gonna let something like that get in the way of my feelings!
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