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genessia2015-04-06 02:02 am
the_heroine) wrote in genessia2015-04-06 02:02 am
3rd Chapter | Video/Action
[When Mikoshiba turns on the screen, he looks pleased with himself. His hair blows gently over his face in the wind, while he looks out to where the Bay used to be.] I've finally gotten sick of hearing everyone complain about the Bay missing, so I can explain what's going on. Just this once, so don't make me repeat myself!
This is what you would call a challenge event. You wouldn't collect just one ball in sports, so why would you bother to catch one star? [Because sports are normal. He's not comparing it to something to happen in a video game, not at all.]
Just like you'd get extra points at the end of a...sports...thing, if you manage to collect all the stars, or at least a certain amount of them, you'll probably get something cool. Like a sword or something. I was already here so I might as well try. [He shrugs, trying not to look nearly as excited as he actually is. This is his chance to get a legendary weapon! Which he will then keep in his room and never use.]
[That hole looks unsettling though. He stays away from it while he tries catching one of the lights. He has his sights set on one, but when it keeps evading him, he finally gets frustrated and puts his hands to his face to think. There's one nearby, so he runs after it, splashing through the water and trying to look as cool about it as he can. He finally manages to catch one, letting out a victorious shriek. But his excitement is short-lived when this memory (up to 2:26) plays. He falls down and seems to stare at nothing in particular, overcome with an elated feeling once it's over. Slowly, the euphoria fades, returning him to the present. He tilts his head down to look at his phone, otherwise still and mortified. It wasn't a bad memory, but it had been so real, enough to make him lose his composure in public. Realizing this, his eyes wide, and his face pales before brushing brightly. He scrambles to turn off his phone, his words equally rushed and panicked.]
Never...nevermind! Just stay away, it's a waste of time to try it!
This is what you would call a challenge event. You wouldn't collect just one ball in sports, so why would you bother to catch one star? [Because sports are normal. He's not comparing it to something to happen in a video game, not at all.]
Just like you'd get extra points at the end of a...sports...thing, if you manage to collect all the stars, or at least a certain amount of them, you'll probably get something cool. Like a sword or something. I was already here so I might as well try. [He shrugs, trying not to look nearly as excited as he actually is. This is his chance to get a legendary weapon! Which he will then keep in his room and never use.]
[That hole looks unsettling though. He stays away from it while he tries catching one of the lights. He has his sights set on one, but when it keeps evading him, he finally gets frustrated and puts his hands to his face to think. There's one nearby, so he runs after it, splashing through the water and trying to look as cool about it as he can. He finally manages to catch one, letting out a victorious shriek. But his excitement is short-lived when this memory (up to 2:26) plays. He falls down and seems to stare at nothing in particular, overcome with an elated feeling once it's over. Slowly, the euphoria fades, returning him to the present. He tilts his head down to look at his phone, otherwise still and mortified. It wasn't a bad memory, but it had been so real, enough to make him lose his composure in public. Realizing this, his eyes wide, and his face pales before brushing brightly. He scrambles to turn off his phone, his words equally rushed and panicked.]
Never...nevermind! Just stay away, it's a waste of time to try it!
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[ If that's the tea shop, then he has some idea of where to go. Maybe they could have some tea after obtaining the jar. It would be a good way to relax before walking back to the stars. ]
Convenient for a break.
[ It helps that Mikoto is generally more comfortable around younger males and Luke is not very threatening.]
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[He nods when he's sure he remembers the name. Even if he still doesn't necessarily know how to actually get there.]
S--sure! [Were they actually planning to drink tea together? He doesn't mind it at all, but it takes him by surprise. It shouldn't. They've always been able to hang out before. This isn't any different. It's nothing. He should stop thinking so hard about it.
Now he can't stop thinking so hard about it.]
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[ Which is how he knows the name. He just sees going for tea as a way to recharge his battery. Obliviousness runs in the family. Mikoto sure gets nervous easily. He grins, glad that there's agreement.
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I think you'd get along with him.
[ Since Mikoto is comfortable around younger males and Luke is really nonthreatening. Mayu is just glad that he can concentrate on judo without having to go to school. It's impressive that Mamiko-san taught MayuMayu how to type.]
Almost there.
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[He practices judo but he owns a tea shop. Mikoto has two conflicting images in his head. But Nozaki was a good cook but also real tall...and while he was intimidating at first, once Mikoto got to know him, he realized what a dork he could be. Maybe he was like that? He's not eager to meet someone he's never met before, but he tries not to look too nervous, walking beside him.]
Okay.
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[ Luke is a beginner at judo, so less intimidating than the judo club in Mayu's middle school. Mikoto sure gets nervous easily.Perhaps the craft store would calm him if it's as familiar a setting as he claims. Both places are in sight.]
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[Decisions what are you. Mikoto is really fine with either, if it means he gets to spend more time with Mayu.]
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[ Although at this point, Mayu wouldn't mind if they gave up. A star captured in a jar would be pretty, but obtaining it seems like a lot of work. Even with Mikoto doing most of it. He heads over, making sure Mikoshiba is close by.]
You pick.
[ Because Mayu is too lazy and Mikoto is better at picking out something pretty.]
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[Mikoto's eyes instantly light up when they enter the store. Crafts, accents to bring out the charm in otherwise mundane things...he secretly (maybe not so secretly) enjoys it. And there are a lot of pretty things here to look at. He lets his gaze hover over several different jars, as if he's afraid to pick them up and actually be seen showing any interest in them.
Eventually he gathers up the courage to cautiously walk over to the jars and start poking them. He finally settles on a jar, and turns back to Mayu to show him.]
What do you think?
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Cute
[ The star shaped jar seems like something that would fit in with shoujo manga.]
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It's not that cute...
[If he had seen something like a skull-shaped jar, he would have chosen that instead. He means it! But something like that might stand out in Mayu's apartment, and not necessarily in a good way. So this one is better for multiple reasons. He makes an effort of shrugging and looking nonchalant.]
If you like it, I can get this one.