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[When the video feed turns on, a young woman is leaning in close to the camera, perplexed.]

Hey, hey--what's going on here? I'm supposed to be at practice right now.

[Kashima leans back from the camera, crossing her arms with a sigh. Frankly, she looks more frustrated than anything else.]

I promised senpai I'd be on time today.

[Your phone definitely does not have any answers for you, Kashima.] If I can't do anything, then...

[The smile she flashes could actually be causing sparkles to appear, but it could be a trick of the eye. Maybe.] If I'm here with you all anyway, then I should at least properly introduce myself! I'm Kashima Yuu!

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I'm not.

[His sentences are interrupted by his sobbing, but he begins to calm down, blushing a little at the praise.]

That's right! We probably won't have to worry about this in the future, but at least you know what to do if it happens again.

[He's really glad Kashima seems all right. He isn't sure how Mayu had managed to do it. He's just confused, for the time being, when Kashima starts checking to make sure he's okay. And then he gets impatient.

And then embarrassed.]

Stop that! [He finally pries himself away from her, arms tense at his sides.]

I'm fine! I've been here longer than you have, so I have an idea of how to deal with things.

[Right. He's not crying--just like she's not nervous. See how not nervous she is?] Okay, okay, sorry. I just wanted to be sure.

[Kashima cocks her head slightly as he explains that he's been here longer--the gears are almost visibly turning behind green eyes as she contemplates his explanation.]

What do you mean, you've been here longer? You haven't missed any class or anything. I just saw you at lunch.

[It's not particularly often that Kashima finds herself genuinely confused. Slender fingers pull the blanket tighter around her shoulders.] I don't understand.

[Right. He's glad she understands. It's something he can count on from her.

But how does he go about this without making everything worse? He decides Kashima can probably take it, so he explains.]

No one's noticed I've been gone, and I didn't notice when Mayu arrived here, so it probably means time doesn't work the same way here.

[Which, he's kind of happy about and at the same time not. At least he won't have to worry about anyone worrying about him or everyone else, but there have been things that happened here that he wants to remember when he goes back.]

Time doesn't work the same here?

[She parrots the statement, obviously puzzled. That's interesting. She was never of the mindset that time could not be linear--but she's obviously being told that isn't the case.

True to form, though, she only ponders for a bit before smiling, waving a hand dismissively.]

Okay! Nothing we can do about it, right? It won't do to get all upset, Mikoshiba. At least I have my best friend!

[She'll think more later on how Hori-senpai isn't here, that her family isn't here, that they have no say in when they come and go, that memories can be altered. For now, she's willing to just accept the situation as it is. Like she already said, there's nothing she can do about it, anyway.]

[He nods, feeling more confident just by having Kashima around.]

It's a plot you see often in a lot of works of fiction...

[Nothing in particular like, video games. No. Of course not what are you talking about.]

So if we go by the logic that we've all ended up here so far, I'm sure the others will turn up too!

[He smiles, trying to help her feel better. She might not have explicitly stated Hori's name, but everyone who breathes could see how much she cares about him.]

[Kashima has no problems admitting she adores Hori-senpai. For his acting skills, of course. And he's nice. And smart--

Anyway.

Mikoshiba's unspoken statement was that maybe he could be here next, and that's almost a comforting thought. She smiles.]

The entire cast reunited to play a part in a new world! It is like the plot of a show.

[Sparkling is kind of rude, Kashima. She chuckles quietly.]

Tell me about your date and that hand you held while we walk home. I want to hear all about it!

Mm! [Not exactly the comparison he would have gone for, but it works and if it cheers her up.

She can sparkle all she wants as long as she doesn't mind the stray rose petals that fly around.]

Why? Are you thinking about winning them over?

[That's fine with him. It saves him from further embarrassment, makes the girls happy, and Kashima gets the attention she needs. Everyone wins.]

The date wasn't bad. She's a lot more level-headed than the girls at our school, so it was more like she was a friend who happened to be a girl. [Maybe it isn't worth getting embarrassed over.

On second thought, his mood turns gloomy when he remembers all of the humiliating things he had blurted out.]

You can give up on Kusanagi-san though. I held her hand because I offered to help her look for iaido equipment. She's surrounded by beautiful guys but she's too pure-hearted to notice!

[He suddenly looks determined.]

With that many guys, Kashima...we have to protect her at all costs!

[Never change, Mikoshiba.]

Not unless you want me to! I'm happy just watching.

[That sounds creepy. Not that she means it that way, but...well, it comes out creepy regardless of her intent.]

That's good, I'm glad you had a nice time.

[But Kusanagi-san? Well, that's a different story.] The princess needs someone to watch over her. I won't allow her to be smothered by strange men.

[He suddenly looks gloomy, the rose petals wilting.]

Please interfere.

[He's been involved in so many embarrassing situations since arriving here, and Nozaki only encourages them.]

Yeah, but I'm sure you'd have an even nicer time! You thrive on the attention of girls! [And Senpai.]

[Just being around Kashima, and hearing her say that...it gets him fired up as well.] I won't either! But, I kind of want to see what I can do, and try to manipulate the outcome to my advantage...

[It's a real life dating sim as far as he's concerned.]

Okay, okay!

[She chuckles, smiling.] It's no problem.

[A pause, though, as he continues. The laughter is gone almost as unexpectedly as it started, replaced with something almost harsh. Or, at least, what would pass for harsh coming from her.]

You can't manipulate her pure heart, Mikoshiba! Either you're dedicated to protecting her or you aren't--not both! [HUFF] We'll help protect the princess. We won't manipulate anything about the situation!

[Because life is not a dating sim, Mikoshiba.]

I'm serious Kashima. [To prove just how serious he is, he sinks to his knees, holding onto the edge of her shirt.] I need to you interfere. I kind of feel bad about it, since there's someone... But, but I don't know how else to talk to girls and there are so many girls here who look like they came from a video game or anime and! You're better suited for this.

[He never thought of it that way. He goes quiet and frowns deeply. His whole worldview is being challenged right now.]

But...isn't that what she would want? With that many good-looking guys, wouldn't she be happier surrounded by all of them?

[She tilts her head.] The girl you like, you keep talking with. You'll get used to it, Mikoshiba.

[You always do, after all--if he keeps talking with the girl in question he'll become comfortable. And if she's really any good, she'll be okay with his unusual comments.

If she can't be, Kashima will have no problem having a little chat about that.]

Not necessarily! The princess may prefer the attentions of one over many. We can just help her figure it out!

[He blushes, looking even more troubled when she says that.] That's not... She's not the one I like.

She's totally oblivious, Kashima. We'll have to do all the figuring out for her. She's as bad as Nozaki. [Because if anything will make his point that probably will.]

[Kashima was moments away from dismissing Mikoshiba's statement before he brings Nozaki into the conversation.

Green eyes widen, surprised.]

I didn't think that was even possible!

It is! [he clenches both his hands to his chin, looking vulnerable.] I didn't think so either but she's an anomaly! She's going to take so much work and effort.

[One slender finger tips Mikoshiba's face to look at her, smiling.]

You and I can do it, Mikoshiba!

[~~DID YOU REALLY JUST DO THAT KASHIMA? PLEASE~~]

[If it were anyone else, Mikoshiba would probably get annoyed. But Kashima has an affect that can inspire anyone, he included. He blushes a pale pink, the flowers of his heart blooming around him.]

Do you really think so?

[Years of practice, Mikoshiba.

And years of just being oblivious to the fact that normal people don't talk like this.

Her fingers stay gently under his chin, her smile growing as her other hand cups his cheek.]

Of course I do, Princess.

[Any capacity to speak is lost, his face a bright enough red to light up a dark room if it ever came to that. His mind is even further muddled, with a mess of thoughts that pretty much focus on waitwhatisevengoingon. Kashima is the most prince-like person to ever exist in reality, and he's in between being embarrassed and taken in by her charm.

His words die into a groan, muted by the hands that cover his face.]

Don't pit me in with the rest of them.

[Sorry now she's laughing, per usual. She doesn't always realize that she's talking 'like that' so much, and really wouldn't care much to reconsider her word choice anyway--but Mikoshiba's reaction is always hilarious.]

It is so easy to get you worked up, Mikoshiba. Just relax. We'll help her get things straightened out.

Stop laughing!!!

[It just makes him more embarrassed. Not that it's hard to do. He spreads his fingers to look at her and nods, feeling inclined to keep up with her. Posing like a video game hero, he starts out unsure, but his voice obtains that forced confidence he uses when addressing his (smaller) crowds of fangirls.]

With our combined skills, even someone as oblivious as her won't stand a chance.

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Action - Also late tag is so painfully late

Action - like 70% of my tags are late tags

Action - I think about 99.9% of mine are. Kashima's voice is elusive at tiiimes

Action - But you write her so very amazingly! <3

Action - Man LOOK AT THE NONSENSE THAT COMES OUT OF HER MOUTH

Action - IT'S POETRY

Action - I love these two

Action - So do I!