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19:32
VIVIDLYBADKAITO: should we add them?

VBS_rin: BE MORE SPECIFIC?

NiigoKAITO: He means the Sekai owners, moron.

VBS_rin: ಠ⁠﹏⁠ಠ

NiigoKAITO: Ew.

MOREMORELUKA!: @NiigoKAITO take it easy on the younglings!

LEO/KAITO: Hwo old arr yoh!

NiigoRin: What?

Luka/NEED: Translation: “How old are you?”
He's kinda bad at technology, he also cracked his screen like a week ago.

LEO/KAITO: ಠ⁠︵⁠ಠ

VBS_rin: ＼⁠(⁠°⁠o⁠°⁠)⁠／

LEO/KAITO: <⁠(⁠￣⁠︶⁠￣⁠)⁠>

VIVIDBAD(COOL)LEN: ಠ⁠_⁠ಠ

WonderhoyRin: omg is he jealous his partner was stolen?
this is hilarious, rui would love this

WonderhoyLen: Why are you bringing him up?

WonderhoyRin: wouldn’t you like to know, weather boy?
jk i fuck with him

VIVIDBAD(COOL)LEN: AYO?l

WonderhoyRin: don’t make this weird, you weirdo

NiigoLen: Don’t make this weird, you concerning individual.

VIVIDBAD(COOL)LEN: IM SORRY!!!

WonderhoyLen: Can we adopt you @NiigoLen?

WonderlandKAITO: Please, I don’t want any more kids.

WonderhoyLen: I’m disowning myself.

NiigoLen: What?

WonderhoyRin: dw twin
where the fuck are the mikus, lukas and meikos?
@Luka/NEED not included

Luka/NEED: Huh?
OHHHH yeah our Miku said shes at a council meeting.

WonderlandKAITO: Oh? Our Miku left for a “Big BIG party!”

WonderhoyLen: What the hell, I wanna go to a party now.

NiigoKAITO: Ok, but what about the MEIKOS or Lukas? Do they just not exist?

WonderhoyRin: our luka has been asleep for the past 2 days

NiigoLen: Is she alive? That sounds quite…concerning.

WonderhoyLen: Don’t worry little bro, she's fine.
Our Luka is just VERY sleepy.

Luka/NEED: Ok, @LEO/KAITO is fidgeting like an autistic child.
@everyone SHOULD WE ADD THE SEKAI OWNERS?

WonderhoyRin: yea, but make another group chat cause it’s gonna get confusing with, uh….

WonderhoyLen: 6 times 5…36 VOCALOIDS!!!

VIVIDBAD(COOL)LEN: @VBS_rin that could be us

VBS_rin: Idgaf

LEO/KAITO: ಠಿ⁠_⁠ಠಿ

VBS_rin: I like you

LEO/KAITO: (⁠*⁠´⁠ω⁠｀⁠*⁠)

WonderlandsGIRLBOSS: What happened to the more more jump vocaloids?

WonderhoyRin: MOM

WonderhoyLen: MOM!

HatsuneMikuofficial: All of you please stop texting.
I’m making a group chat with all the Sekai owners, a separate group chat, so we don’t meddle in their business too much.

NiigoLen: It’s…
Miku…

VIVIDBAD(COOL)LEN: NO SHOT

WonderhoyLen: LEAVE OUR LITTLE BROTHER ALONE RIGHT NOW, OR ELSE I’M SENDING THAT OVERSIZED PHOENIX AFTER YOU.

VIVIDBAD(COOL)LEN: THE WHAT????????

HatsuneMikuofficial: You know what? Yall can keep arguing, I’m making a group chat for the Sekai owners.

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@HatsuneMikuofficial HAS MADE A GROUP CHAT

@HatsuneMikuofficial has added 20 other users
@HatsuneMikuofficial has renamed the group chat to “The world is ours”

20:58
Showtimeruler: God damn it Mizuki, I thought those brownies weren’t laced.

Amia: THEY WEREN’T?

Showtimeruler: YOU’RE HERE?

Amia: DID YOU SERIOUSLY MENTION ME, THINKING I WASN’T HERE?

Showtimeruler: Yeah?

FIRE: Wtf, why is senpai so nonchalant

MR_SHOWTIME: AKITO?

FIRE: HOW DID YOU—

Enanan: AKITO?

FIRE: ENA?

mermaid_knight: family reunion in the group chat

Ichi/NEED: Are we going to ignore the whole Miku thing?

Showtimeruler: Honestly, it’s safe to assume we were added by her cause all of us have a Sekai.

VIVIDBADAN!: ohhhh look at fancy pants mcgee

Amia: We gonna get the definition next TT

FIRE: Let me leave.

SmilingDreamer: But!!! :(((

FIRE: Who the fuck are you?

mermaid_knight: don’t you dare speak to her like that

Showtimeruler: @everyone lets burn @FIRE

AT_VBS: How could we possibly burn fire?
Oh.

SmilingDreamer: NOOO it’s fine!!!

Stella: TOYA?

MR_SHOWTIME: TOYA? SAKI?

AT_VBS: SAKI-SAN? TSUKASA-SENPAI?

FotoHane: hes
hes using caps

VIVIDBADAN: is this a fever dream?

FIRE: Oh my god

visualprincess: No, I dobt thjnk so!

Hisho: WHO THE HELL ARE ALL OF YOU?

MR_SHOWTIME: WHO ARE YOU?

Enanan: SO IM NOT THE ONLY ONE LSOT
*LOST

Hisho: Sigh…

Ichi/NEED: @Stella your brothers a bit…dumb

Showtimeruler: Warning.

Amia: Oh fuck

mermaid_knight: shit
@Ichi/NEED watch your words in the future…

AT_VBS: As much as I dislike negative comments directed towards senpai, I think we might need to introduce ourselves.

Appleconstellation: I’m Honami Mochizuki from Leo/need!

Amia: Dw about introductions Rui just make a list
*made

Enanan: How do you know?

Showtimeruler: It seems we are 5 different groups related to music in some way or form.

Wonderlands x Showtime
Me/Rui Kamishiro: @Showtimeruler
Emu Otori: @SmilingDreamer
Nene Kusanagi: @mermaid_knight
Tsukasa Tenma: MR_SHOWTIME

Vivid BAD Squad:
Kohane Azusawa: @FotoHane
Toya Aoyagi: @at_vbs
Akito Shinonome: @FIRE
An Shiraishi: @VIVIDBADAN!

MORE MORE JUMP!
Minori Hanasato: @CLO_VER!!!
Haruka Kiritani: @penguinkrt
Shizuku Hinomori: @visualprincess
Airi Momoi: @Airiofficial

Nightcord at 25:00:
Mizuki Akiyama: @Amia
Ena Shinonome: @Enanan
Mafuyu Asahina: @Yuki
Kanade Yoisaki: @K

Leo/need:
Saki Tenma: @Stella
Ichika Hoshino: @Ichi/NEED
Shiho Hinomori: @hisho
Honami Mochizuki: @Appleconstellation

Amia: I’m in a call with him rn
Jeez leak my address too next time

Appleconstellation: Should I be scared?

MR_SHOWTIME: No, he used to go to an elite school, he's too smart for everyone's own good.

FIRE: Wtf why are you texting normally?

Amia: I JUSY REALIZED WHY DID YOU TAG ALL OF YS

Showtimeruler: I want drama, I’m also extremely bored.

SmilingDreamer: Was practice not entertaining enough D:

Showtimeruler: No, it was great!

SmilingDreamer: ^^

Amia: YOU ALSO USE THAT?

Airiofficial: What’s this?
Oh god

visualprincess: This is lioking to me intretsing

CLO_VER!!!: shizuku!!! don’t try texting with an injured hand!!!

Stella: OMG @visualprincess ARE YOU OK?
IS THAT WHY I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU AT ALL THE PAST WEEK?

visualprincess: Hi Saki!!!
Yes :}

Showtimeruler: I can make you a robot that texts for you

FIRE: That's just text to speech

Showtimeruler: Once the sun sets, and the bodies begin to crawl up from the ground, you will be my first victim.

K: That’s
That’s certainly extreme?

AT_VBS: Uh oh

Enanan: HI K!
DON’T MIND THESE IDIOTS

Amia: You included?

Enanan: I’m going to drop kick you

Airiofficial: I thought we left that in 2023?

MR_SHOWTIME: That was during 2023?

Airiofficial: Zero idea actually!

FIRE: SENPAI ANSWER ME.

MR_SHOWTIME: Jeez OK?
I’m stitching back an outfit that tore during practice.

SmilingDreamer: It was so pretty too :(((
Tsukasa-kun you don’t need to finish stitching it up today!!! You had to do more stunts than any of us today ^^ You must be tired, so take a break please!

FIRE: Wtf I thought you theater kids had unlimited energy?

CLO_VER!!!: does haruka-chan have her notifications off?

mermaid_knight: we’re humans too????

Airiofficial: yep, she also goes to sleep around this time so I wouldn’t be shocked if she's just deeply asleep right now.

VIVIDBADAN!: Insider knowledge about idols…

AT_VBS: Aren’t you friends with Kiritani-san?

VIVIDBADAN!: yep!!! known each other since elementary school :pppp

Hisho: Why does @Amia write like a mix between @VIVIDBADAN! and @Showtimeruler?
Actually, why is Kamishiro-san the one that's actually properly writing?

Showtimeruler: Wouldn’t you like to know, weather boy?

Enanan: WHAT’S IT WITH THE WEATHER BOY MEME?

FIRE: Somehow, I thought only a few of us would actually write here.

Stella: I think this is gonna become a shitshow

MR_SHOWTIME: @Stella put down the phone and join me and Toya.

FotoHane: what are you guys doing?

MR_SHOWTIME: Since Emu basically made me take a break, and Toya was already over, We decided to watch a movie with Saki.
She left to get a snack just for her to actually text in the group chat, betraying her brothers.

Showtimeruler: Can I join?

MR_SHOWTIME: No, family only.

Showtimeruler: Tsukasa Tenma, will you marry me?

Airiofficial: I’m sorry, WHAT?

CLO_VER!!!: WHAT?

FotoHane: i-
this is going to my wxs folder

FIRE: WHAT THE HELL???

Amia: I want to be the bridesmaid
Or bestwoman idk

VIVIDBADAN!: ARE WE PLANNING THE MARRIAGE?

SmilingDreamer: OOOOO this sounds so wonderhoy :DD

mermaid_knight: this is not the first time

Hisho: Why must I be here…

Appleconstellation: This is actually really sweet.

K: it’s cute

FIRE: Why are we talking in 3rd person, those are our friends?

Airiofficial: I think Tenma-kun is just fully offline, alongside his siblings.

Enanan: Imagine actually loving your siblings

Amia: Don’t have to imagine cause HAHA I do!

Showtimeruler: My own star actor left me, his director, on read...

visualprincess: Kamishiro-kun dknt worry! Tsukasa-sna will answer probbably after the movue

Yuki: How do you know he saw your message, Kamishiro-san?

Showtimeruler: Instinct, I also just saw his status quickly change from online to offline.

Amia: STALKER ALERT

SmilingDreamer: Rui-kun's no stalker! D:
He's just very observant!!!
A bit too observant…
RUI-KUN'S A STALKER.

FIRE: Just watched those 2 braincells work in live time

VIVIDBADAN!: like you have anymore

Yuki: Otori-san got some of the highest results in our entire school on the latest exam we just took.

Airiofficial: Yep, I can definitely confirm

CLO_VER!!!: EMU-CHANS SMART :(((((

Stella: BURN THE MAN.

Hisho: I agree.

Appleconstellation: I'm sorry, but it must be done.

AT_VBS: I just saw Tsukasa-senpai glare at Saki-san, before checking his phone, dropping it after scrolling up, and then pet Saki-san telling her "You did good"
Saki-san, you did wonderful.

FIRE: TOYA???? YOU TOO?

AT_VBS: Must you be so mean, Akito?
Must you treat our friends with such a lack of respect?
While I do get the fact that you don’t want to be seen as weak, that is no excuse.

Airiofficial: OH—

VIVIDBADAN!: OH MY GOD?

Showtimeruler: OK, WOW.

Amia: KDJDUSHWISKAOAJ????

FIRE: You
You must be talking about another person!

Airiofficial: Actually this checks out, no offence Akito-kun.
My gut feeling was telling me something was wrong when you were…overly nice.

FIRE: Do you have something against being nice?

Airiofficial: No, but it just didn’t feel right.
Especially the stories Ena shared of you.

Showtimeruler: Oh?

Enanan: AIRI NO

FIRE: WHAT STORIES?

mermaid_knight: I LEAVE FOR ONE SECOND, ONE SECOND TO GO GRAB SOMETHING FROM THE KITCHEN, AND COME BACK TO THIS?

SmilingDreamer: HIII NENE-CHAN!

mermaid_knight: hi

Showtimeruler: AWWWWW

CLO_VER!!!: wait, @Showtimeruler were you in a jpop idol lovers server?

Showtimeruler: Depends, why are you asking?

CLO_VER!!!: oh :(
sorry it’s just that i had a friend on a server a while ago on my old account, they were really nice and supportive of me becoming an idol
but somehow i broke my phone a while ago, made a new nightcord account and i somehow couldn't find that server we both were on a while ago :(

SmilingDreamer: That’s so sad Minori-chan :(((

Showtimeruler: OH MY GOD?
WE’RE YOU THE ONE WHO GOT THE NR 1) HARUKA STAN TITLE?

CLO_VER!!!: YES?

Showtimeruler: JDUDHDOEJE
Sorry, I’m just very shocked right now.
Yeah I was that friend.

Airiofficial: Long lost idol fans buddies reunite?

visualprincess: awweeew thiys is do swete

FIRE: I just realized more more jump are in this group chat
Like, the idols

Hisho: A lot of us knew them beforehand?

FIRE: YEAH BUT

FotoHane: he just really likes mmj
like seriously, he might nearly have as many pictures of them as i have of
yk what i wont spill

AT_VBS: Of what?
Oh.

K: @FotoHane you already mentioned something about wonderlands x showtime in the past?

FotoHane: DELETE PLEASE DELETE

FIRE: Dude, its fine, everyone knows

SmilingDreamer: Don’t worry Kohane-chan!!!
Me and Tsukasa-kun are happy to have you as our fan!!!
Rui-kun and Nene-chan too ^^

FotoHane: i know but
god this is embarassing…

Amia: How many pictures do you even have?

FotoHane: a few
yeah…

AT_VBS: She has a folder for them.

FotoHane: STOP IT PLEASE

VIVIDBADAN!: IF ANYONE ELSE EXPOSES MY ADORABLE PARTNER
YOU WILL BE GOING IN THE BLENDER

FIRE: Do you even know how a blender works?

Showtimeruler: …

Hisho: …

Ichi/NEED: …

mermaid_knight: …

SmilingDreamer: …

K: …

Yuki: …

Amia: …

Enanan: …

Airiofficial: …

CLO_VER!!!: …

Airiofficial: Yo, Minori, where did you go?

CLO_VER!!!: HIII sorry, me and @Showtimeruler were catching up :D

Showtimeruler: :}

VIVIDBADAN!: are we going to ignore Akito genuinely accusing me of not knowing how to work a BLENDER?

Amia: Honestly, little bro has to watch what he says…
I mean seriously, it's a blender, everyone knows how to use one…

FIRE: None of you get me

FotoHane: sorry shinonome-kun

FIRE: Nah lmao joking its fine

VIVIDBADAN!: hes probably crying rn sobbing on the floor

Enanan: actually, no
i just went to hit him in the head for being a moron and he was giggling

Amia: AWWWWWWWW

Showtimeruler: Grown ass man by the way.

Airiofficial: WHAT ABOUT YOU???

Showtimeruler: Shhhhh.

Amia: Grown ass man btw

Showtimeruler: YOU TRAITOR.
YOU ABSOLUTE TRAITOR.
I’LL MAKE SURE YOU SUFFER THE WRATH OF THE GODS NEXT TIME.

SmilingDreamer: Rui-kun why are you so negative lately :(((
Sending WONDERHOY vibes to you!!!

Showtimeruler: I love everything and everyone now.
That's my daughter right there.

Airiofficial: WHAT IS THIS LORE?

Amia: Wouldn’t you like to know…
Weather boy?

VIVIDBADAN!: weather boy

Showtimeruler: Weather boy?

mermaid_knight: WILL THE 3 OF YOU STOP WITH THAT MEME
ITS SO OLD BY NOW

FotoHane: i think its funny
…please dont attack me

VIVIDBADAN!: MWAH

Showtimeruler: FREE TICKETS TO OUR NEXT SHOW, FRONT SEAT TOO!

Amia: DJDJSHSJSH HURRAY CONGRATS KOHANE-CHAN!

FotoHane: WHAT DID I JUST WIN

CLO_VER!!!: CONGRATS!!!

FIRE: Can you give toya tickets too?
Personally i dont care, but he likes your shows

SmilingDreamer: Toya-kun already has tickets!!! So does Saki-chan :D

Airiofficial: I hate to be a party pooper…
But I think some of us need sleep.

CLO_VER!!!: awh this was so fun too :(((

Showtimeruler: Ah, fret not, we shall all reunite another time.
Until we meet again.

FIRE: Yeah cya guys

VIVIDBADAN!: BYE YALL!!!

Amia: Goodbye to all of the people with normal sleep schedules!!!
I promise on the behalf of those with fucked up sleep scheduels, we won’t be spamming any of you.

Airiofficial: Tysm
Ok no but seriously now, goodnight guys.

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08:32
penguinkrt: What’s this?

CLO_VER!!!: DJDHDHDU
HARUKA-CHAN!!!

penguinkrt: Hello Minori :]

Airiofficial: Good morning, Haruka.
We uh…
So turns out there are more sekai owners!

penguinkrt: There are!?
Who? How many? I’m so surprised.

Showtimeruler: Cracks fingers My time has come.
Greetings Kiritani-san, welcome to the group chat with 20 total sekai owners.
I have pinned the message with who's who and which group all of us belong to.

Amia: I swear to god I don’t have the slightest clue how to manage to find out EVERYONE'S names
Like SERIOUSLY

Showtimeruler: Fufufufu, don’t underestimate the Showtime Ruler.

mermaid_knight: god that was so cringe to read

FIRE: Why the FUCK are you all awake so early? ITS THE WEEKEND

Airiofficial: Til what time do you sleep Akito-kun?

FIRE: Depends ig?
I tend to wake up at 9-10 on weekends

CLO_VER!!!: oh!

Airiofficial: YOU WAKE UP THAT LATE?

FIRE: THAT IS NOT LATE.

Showtimeruler: I agree with Shinonome-kun, but purely because Tsukasa-kun tends to sleep til 11 on weekends.

mermaid_knight: that explains why the hell i woke up to him snoring during our sleepover

SmilingDreamer: Tsukasa-kun looked so wonderhoy sleeping ^^
He made me feel sleepy all over again! :((((

Appleconstellation: Oh my! Are all of you awake already?

Amia: MOST of us are
Apart from the eepy weepies

Showtimeruler: I still don’t get why you call it that.

Amia: Why is my own best friend also my biggest hater
RUIIII WHAT HAPPENED TO STICKING TOGETHER? :(((

Showtimeruler: Do NOT try pulling the victim card.
You literally made me pay last week for your clothes when we went shopping. I spent 13200+ yen.

Airiofficial: OH MY GOD?

Amia: Ahahaha
Ahahahaha
…
I NEED TO RUN.

MR_SHOWTIME: You all are lucky I took Saki and Toya's phones out of the room beforehand, or else you guys could’ve woken them up.

SmilingDreamer: GOOD MORNING TSUKASA-KUN :DDD

MR_SHOWTIME: GOOD WONDERHOY MORNING EMU!

mermaid_knight: good morning nerd

Showtimeruler: Good morning, Tsukasa-kun.

SmilingDreamer: :oooo
:DDDDD

Airiofficial: @penguinkrt are you actually unable to find the pinned message?

penguinkrt: Ah…
Yeah, I fear I suck when it comes to using nightcord.

Airiofficial: Join me and @CLO_VER!!!’s stream on our group only server.

MR_SHOWTIME: AH!
IT SEEMS A NEW PERSON HAS JOINED US TODAY?

penguinkrt: Ah! I assume you’re Tenma-san's brother?
I’ve heard a bit about you from both Tenma-san, Minori and Shizuku, it’s a pleasure to meet you :]

MR_SHOWTIME: AH!
LIKEWISE MISS KIRITANI! I sense a great friendship forming!

FIRE: Uh oh

Showtimeruler: Something against our troupe's star actor, Shinonome-kun?

FIRE: I feel you gazing into my back somehow this is terrifying.

Amia: OH BY THE WAY CHAT
K won't be online during day time, Enanana occasionally is and Yuki nearly always is
Unless she went to take a day nap
Which she rarely does

MR_SHOWTIME: THATS GREAT TO KNOW! BUT MY SIBLINGS JUST WOKE UP AND I HAVE TO GO.

Showtimeruler: Why…
Isn't he the perfect man?

FIRE: Saying this shit knowing he wont scroll up
Dude are you not at all concerned?

Showtimeruler: But I’m just complimenting my friend?

Amia: KDJDOEEJEK both of you are hopeless

FotoHane: hi everyone :D

VIVIDBADAN!: GOOD MORNING KOHANE!

penguinkrt: An?

VIVIDBADAN!: HEY HARUKA!

penguinkrt: I should’ve known someone as talented as you would also have a Sekai.

VIVIDBADAN!: I COULD SAY THE SAME ABOUT YOU

FIRE: Why is everyone so positive now
I swear like, 10 hours ago or so I was getting seath threats left and right
*THREATS
WRONG WORD
*DEATH

Showtimeruler: With the way things are going Shinonome-kun…You might need to be held back a grade, you’re lucky Aoyagi-kun is willing to help you study.

FIRE: You are turning into my biggest enemy.

Amia: AWWW LIL BRO AND MY BEST FRIEND ARE BONDING

FotoHane: shall i take pictures to frame the moment?

VIVIDBADAN!: LMAOOOO YEAHHH

FIRE: NO.
KOHANE PLEASE
YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE I LIKE NOW

SmilingDreamer: Akito-kun it’s bad to choose favorites :(

FIRE: Maybe

Hisho: God don’t all of you just love spamming

Appleconstellation: Shiho-chan, leave them alone!

Stella: GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

AT_VBS: Good morning, everyone.

FIRE: Sup partner

AT_VBS: I think you’re forgetting someone to wish good morning to.

MR_SHOWTIME: @Stella @AT_VBS Breakfast is done sweethearts! Please stop texting and come eat!

mermaid_knight: i just realized whats tsukasa doing awake so early

Amia: …

VIVIDBADAN!: …

Showtimeruler: …

FIRE: Oh god-

Airiofficial: NOT AGAIN.

penguinkrt: ?

CLO_VER!!!: bsdhdbdh this is so silly

Amia: WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO KNOW, WEATHER BOY?

VIVIDBADAN!: WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO KNOW, WEATHER BOY?

Showtimeruler: WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO KNOW, WEATHER BOY?

FIRE: WHY ARE ALL OF THEM 100% MATCHING NOW?
IN SINYC TOO
*Synic
SYNC

FotoHane: congrats shinonome-kun!

FIRE: …Thank you, kohane

VIVIDBADAN!: everyones so positive during the morning

SmilingDreamer: It’s so WONDERHOY! :D

mermaid_knight: wonderhoy! :]

Showtimeruler: Wonderhoy! :}

visualprincess: whuts vounf ong?

Airiofficial: SHIZUKU GIVE ME A MOMENT, I’LL TEACH YOU HOW TO TEXT TO SPEECH.

penguinkrt: Oh! Hello Shizuku.

CLO_VER!!!: HI SHIZUKU-CHAN! WE WERE JUST TALKING ABOUT HOW HAPPY EVERYONE IS TODAY MORNING :D

SmilingDreamer: SO MUCH WONDERHOY ENERGY!

Amia: THAT'S RIGHT!
L-O-V-E MINORI!

CLO_VER!!!: HUH?????

Amia: FIRJRIEIJE spreading positivity!

FIRE: Are you
Are you flirting with the idols?

Amia: LIL BRO NO
God forbid a girl spreads some POSITIVE energy
Like APPRECIATING your FRIENDS

Appleconstellation: @Stella, @Ichi/Need, @Hisho I love you guys!

Ichi/Need: Awww, Honami, that's so sweet

Hisho: JRHDURHEIEJEIENIRHDIDDJDOSNOSNSOSJSISJSISJSJSJSJSNSUSBS

FIRE: Is she ok?

visualprincess: SHII-CHAN ARE YOU OK?

Airiofficial: Well, the text to speech works!

Hisho: I’m fine.
Thank you Honami, that was very sweet of you…
I love you too, I guess.

Appleconstellation: :]

visualprincess: Shii-chan is so cute!

FIRE: Dude are @MR_SHOWTIME, @AT_VBS and @Stella still eating?

Showtimeruler: Probably! Or maybe not. Who truly knows? For we don’t have the answers to such question~

VIVIDBADAN!: PERMISSION TO USE FORCE MA’AM?

Amia: PERMISSION DENIED.

VIVIDBADAN!: i totally am not cringing so hard right now at your weird riddles, keep doing you man!

Amia: She is SO laughing rn

penguinkrt: I can confirm, this is something An would laugh at

FotoHane: Can also confirm!

VIVIDBADAN!: WHATS IT WITH OTHER PEOPLE EXPOSING THEIR FRIENDS IN THIS GROUP CHAT
THIS IS NOT A SAFE LEARNING ENVIOURMENT
ENVIOURAMENT
ENVIOUR
ENVIOURMENT.

FIRE: The only thing we gonna learn is weirdly embarrassing things about one another

Enanan: I’ll start.
Akito used to think you can eat chocolate with the foil on(we had this weirdly fancy brand our mom used to buy) after I told him he can, he blindly believed me until he ate the foil in front of his friends who also began eating the foil

FIRE: YOU

Airiofficial: How come I never heard this story??? Oh my god

Stella: Onii-chan used to have a crush on Shizuku-senpai when we were younger, so when we(Us, Leo/Need, and them) played like house or made up stories cause of Onii-chan, Shizuku-senpai typically asked for the role of a prince or the knight or whatever
And Onii-chan would always give her the role, so he always became the damsel in distress or princess!

FIRE: THIS IS SO MUCH MORE INSANE WHAT THE FUCK

MR_SHOWTIME: I LEAVE YOU ALONE FOR ONE SECOND, AND YOU EXPOSE MY SECRETS YOU TRAITOR

Stella: ONII-CHAN NODJHDBEISNSJSMSKAJANA

AT_VBS: Saki-san’s dead…

visualprincess: Oh my! I always just assumed Tsukasa-kun liked those roles more? I must admit this is quite funny

Hisho: I KNEW SOMETHING WAS UP, I KNEW IT.

Ichi/Need: I think all of us knew apart from Shizuku-senpai herself…

Airiofficial: Keep the stories going, these are interesting.

Showtimeruler: Before Nene or Mizuki expose me:
When me and Nene were kids we used to play “mermaid” A LOT and Nene got so invested she even got one of those fake mermaid tails. When she tried swimming in it, she failed quite badly, like seriously she had a whole speech about being the chosen mermaid princess bla bla. In the end I, a 9 year old, had to run in to try saving my drowning mermaid friend who was DEFINITELY not chosen to be the sea's princess.
In middle school when me and Mizuki hung out practically 24/7, she started bringing a harmonica at some point. Out of nowhere she began telling me about her secret talent, and how she's actually VERY good at playing it. I told her to show me just how great she is, and never in my 14 years of life have I heard someone play the harmonica as bad as her.

Enanan: MIZUKI????

Amia: I KNEW YOU WERE GOING TO EXPOSE ME YOU TRAITOR
IS THIS ABOUT THE MONEY I MADE YOU SPEND? I’M SORRY NOW STOP :((((

CLO_VER!!!: i kinda wanna learn the harmonica now…

Showtimeruler: I’ll teach you!

SmilingDreamer: NENE-CHAN WAS SO SILLY!!!
Don’t worry Nene-chan! I can teach you how to swim in one of those tails, I’m a professional at it!

mermaid_knight: you…are?
then sure, its a date.

FotoHane: The amount of photos my wxs folder has now

FIRE: I’m still trying to process the mermaid thing now AKIYAMA WITH A HARMONICA?

Amia: SHUT UPPPP

VIVIDBADAN!: DUDE IM SO FORCING YOU TO PLAY IT

Amia: YOU ARE TRAUMATIZING ME RUI.

Showtimeruler: I don’t think it works like that?

Amia: SHUT UP.

Airiofficial: I have gained so much intel about people who I didn’t even know well beforehand, this has been great.

mermaid_knight: @Showtimeruler what if i tell everyone about your little crush? hm?

Showtimeruler: Bold of you to assume literally everyone doesn’t know.

mermaid_knight: what if i tell them? hm?

FIRE: Nicest way possible, i dont think any of us should go that far

mermaid_knight: didnt toya mention your insecurities?

Airiofficial: OK! THE TOPICS GETTING SERIOUS SOMEONE CHANGE IT.

CLO_VER!!!: me and @Showtimeruler are gonna go out to better catch up with one another?

VIVIDBADAN!: awwww lesbian and gay solidarity

FIRE: That’s crazy, i could never stand you

FotoHane: oh!
oh…

FIRE: I’m sorry i promise i can totally stand your partner

Amia: OK, I’M JUST GONNA HAVE TO DO IT MYSELF
WHY DO ALL OF YOU VBS FOLK USE PARTNER SO MUCH

VIVIDBADAN!: my father, THE ken shiraishi, was a cowboy back in the day…

penguinkrt: Somehow, I doubt that.

Amia: Yeah, and I don’t know how to use a blender

FIRE: IT WAS A JOKE OK?

Hisho: Burn the man.

SmilingDreamer: Guys!!! Akito-kun is trying his best, don’t bully him :(

Showtimeruler: Whatever you say, dreamer.

mermaid_knight: im sorry shinonome-kun

Amia: YES MA’AM!

Airiofficial: Whatever you say, Emu-chan!

Hisho: Sigh…
Fine.

Appleconstellation: It’s quite sweet to see how everyone online just listens to Emu-chan

mermaid_knight: rui once fought with emus brothers(they were being assholes to emu+us) in such a passive aggressive way, all of us were shocked

VIVIDBADAN!: spat out my dirkn WHAT?
*drik
*DRINK

Amia: OHHHH yeah he told me about that, Emu-chan you deserved better :(((

SmilingDreamer: Guys it's fine!!!
My brothers are fine now, maybe they had a bad day that day? ^^

Showtimeruler: Still.

mermaid_knight: rui leave it.

Airiofficial: God how do we go from not so serious to serious again I swear…

Stella: @Everyone IF I DON’T MAKE IT OUT ALIVE, TELL MY GIRLFRIEND I LOVE HER AND MY BANDMATES.

MR_SHOWTIME: SAKI STOP RUNNING YOU KNOW IT’S BAD FOR YOU.
AND GET BACK HERE I’M NOT DONE WITH YOU.

AT_VBS: Ah, everyone, don't mind them.

FIRE: Dude wtf is going on are you ok?

Showtimeruler: He is just so charming…

mermaid_knight: stop daydreaming in the gc

AT_VBS: Don’t worry, it’s just that senpai found out Saki-san has actually been feeling unwell all day but refused to tell either of us, so while the 3 of us were out to buy a few things for later, she began feeling dizzy and nearly collapsed.

Hisho: @Stella are you okay?
What did I tell you????

Ichi/NEED: @Stella ARE YOU OKAY? I CAN COME OVER RIGHT NOW

Appleconstellation: @Stella you won’t be allowed to come to practice next time, we need to make sure you are in top condition and get time to rest!

Stella: PFPFFF I’M FINE!!! Just a little dizzy I’ll recover before tomorrow

Showtimeruler: Hm, if one of my actors suffers an incident before practice or the sorts, I always make sure they stay home or else the performance would be affected by them not being in top form.
While you aren’t an actor, this still applies to you.
Even if you feel better, a rest day is never bad for anyone.

MR_SHOWTIME: Rui?

Showtimeruler: Yes, Tsukasa-kun?

MR_SHOWTIME: You are the best director EVER!!!
I’ll make sure to be even better next practice!
Now, a star must go take care of his siblings!

Showtimeruler: jsheiehejehekekwk

VIVIDBADAN!: FIRST OF ALL, ARE WE GONNA IGNORE THAT?
SECOND OF ALL, is toya like actually adopted?

FIRE: Weirdly sadly enough, nope
But they both began calling each other brothers and BOOM we got this

penguinkrt: I’m a bit…curious, in regards to Kamishiro-san's reaction.

Showtimeruler: I am SO fine right now.

Amia: Probably giggling like a high school girl

mermaid_knight: i can check in on him

Showtimeruler: I’m going to throw the nearest wrench at you.

FIRE: Then that's probably very far away

Amia: Oh boy…

VIVIDBADAN!: hes trying his best!(this is about akito.)

CLO_VER!!!: omg wait i just remembered the really cool shizuku mini robot you made a while ago?

Showtimeruler: OHHHHHHH—
Oh no

VIVIDBADAN!: i dont like his reaction i dont feel safe @FotoHane SAVE ME
wait no
ILL SAVE YOU BABE!

FIRE: Here we can see a lesbian at work, it is clear the lesbian is very indescisive
Wait fuck is that correct?

Amia: I'd do another weather boy joke, but I think you're gonna throw tomatoes at me next time

Yuki: Throw tomatoes back at him.

Amia: AND SHE SPEAKS?

SmilingDreamer: Somehow, I still feel very wonderhoy right now! I wonder how?

Airiofficial: What
WHAT'S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?

mermaid_knight: emunese, dont try understanding it, the only natural learner we have here is rui

Showtimeruler: Ah, it's best I don't translate what Emu-kun just said right now, fufufu.

Yuki: Hm? What did Otori-san say? I must admit I'm a bit curious myself.

Showtimeruler: Fufufu, I fear that if I share what she just said, she might just change her language.
It would be a shame if I no longer understood her.

FIRE: I feel like what she said is like, really bad, and kamishiro senpais covering for her.

VIVIDBADAN!: DUDE NO SHIT???
WE CAN READ, UNLIKE YOU—

FIRE: FUCK OFF

penguinkrt: Oh...Oh my.

VIVIDBADAN!: NU UH

FIRE: YUH UH
I BET YOU CANT EVEN SPEAK ENGLISH

VIVIDBADAN!: YOU ALSO CANT SPEAK ENGLISH???

FotoHane: @FIRE & @VIVIDBADAN! CALM DOWN!!!
no one wants to deal with the both of you just spamming insults for one another!
i wanted to spend some time with count pearl, but the both of you just keep spamming

Showtimeruler: Count Pearl? What a regal name, may I ask who it belongs to?

VIVIDBADAN: IM SORRY KOHANE

FIRE: I'm sorry too...

FotoHane: AHHH yes, uh!
it belongs to the snake my father and i adopted a while ago! we decided to name her count pearl :]

Showtimeruler: What a fabulous name!

mermaid_knight: thats a weirdly nice name

SmilingDreamer: THAT'S SO WONDERHOY! The name is so cool and regal and pretty and ehehe I love snakes too!

FotoHane: AH really? i could send some photos right now! i even have some professional looking pictures i took of her

CLO_VER!!!: COUNT PEARL COUNT PEARL!

penguinkrt: You know of Kohane's snake, Minori?

CLO_VER!!!: yeah she sent me photos once and it was actually really cute!
i never was a bit fan of snakes but it was so cute <3

FotoHane: Click to open file

Showtimeruler: What a beauty...

FIRE: Did everyone just get carried away by Kohane's snake?

Amia: Yep, heading out for now cya later ^^

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18:42
MR_SHOWTIME: Ok buddy boy
It’s soup time.

visualprincess: I quite enjoy soup!

MR_SHOWTIME: Then I, a world future star, shall personally make you some!

CLO_VER!!!: ooooooh me too tsukasa-san, me too! ^^
IF IT'S NOT AN ISSUE!

MR_SHOWTIME: OF COURSE IT’S NOT! Shall I also make soup for @Airiofficial and @penguinkrt?

Airiofficial: Ooooh, yeah, sure!

penguinkrt: Sure, I think it would be rather impolite to refuse.

MR_SHOWTIME: No my dear friend! Do not feel obligated to accept this world future stars offer!

penguinkrt: …Well, I could ignore my idol diet for one day and indulge in soup. I would also like some soup!

CLO_VER!!!: hehehe more more soup

VIVIDBADAN!: do i even wanna ask wtf is going on rn or WHAT was the previous convo topic?

Showtimeruler: Taxes.

VIVIDBADAN!: oh just kill me at this point

FIRE: Idk wtf ive been watching for the past hour, even if i wanted to tell you whats going on its too random to understand

mermaid_knight: or maybe you’re just a little slow processing things…

FIRE: Excuse me?

SmilingDreamer: NENE-CHAN DON’T PICK FIGHTS WITH PEOPLE YOU DEEM STUPID >:(

FIRE: Wait, PEOPLE?
WHO ELSE GETS THIS TREATMENT?

Showtimeruler: Tsukasa-kun.

MR_SHOWTIME: Sigh… Me.

SmilingDreamer: Tsukasa-kun!

mermaid_knight: tsukasa

Stella: Onii-chan

Ichi/NEED: Tsukasa-san

Hisho: Tsukasa-san

Appleconstellation: Tsukasa-san

FIRE: Oh shit—

VIVIDBADAN!: WHY DID ALL OF THEM ANSWER AT ONCE?

Amia: Wouldn’t you like to know…
Weather boy?

Showtimeruler: Pack it up, the joke is old now.

FIRE: @MR_SHOWTIME ignoring your weird ass username, i propose an alliance.

MR_SHOWTIME: HOW DARE YOU— fine, what’s the deal?

FIRE: Ok damn you quick to listen.
Ok so the alliance entails that we are not allowed to bully each other, and we’re supposed to have each other's backs.

VIVIDBADAN!: the fuck is this deal?

Airiofficial: I think they’re just gonna get bullied even more…

Showtimeruler: TSUKASA-KUN DON’T ACCEPT, YOU HAVE ME.

Stella: What is up with Rui-san…

CLO_VER!!!: ehehehe i know whats up!
wont spill tho eheheh

mermaid_knight: i think everyone knows atp…

MR_SHOWTIME: I HAVE YOU TO WHAT? HELP DRAG ME INTO A CANNON? NO.
JUST BECAUSE OF THAT, I’M ACCEPTING AKITOS DEAL.

FIRE: LETS FUCKING GO! btw @FotoHane join the deal rn

FotoHane: yeah ok sure :]

MR_SHOWTIME: WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS! I MUST INVITE SOME OF MY OWN TO JOIN THE DEAL!

Showtimeruler: A part of me feels like this is less of a deal and more bullshit, but a part of me does not want to ruin their fun.

MR_SHOWTIME: Just because of that you wont get any deal, I hope your mom packs you a salad for lunch tomorrow.

Showtimeruler: TSUKASA-KUN, HOW DARE YOU?
I LOVED YOU.

MR_SHOWTIME: @SmilingDreamer, @CLO_VER!!! and @visualprincess, how would you 3 lovely ladies feel about joining our deal?

SmilingDreamer: Of course, Tsukasa-kun! I just wanna spread positive energy anyways ^^

CLO_VER!!!: AHAHAH YES!

penguinkrt: You always have such an interesting way of texting when flustered.

Airiofficial: How do you know?

visulaprincess: Of course, Tsukasa-kun!

Enanan: Wait why only these people?

MR_SHOWTIME: Only people I trust not to turn their backs on me.

VIVIDBADAN!: that deserves to be put on “r/im14andthisisdeep”

Enanan: Akito used to love that subreddit

AT_VBS: Ah…Why am I not shocked?

FIRE: ENA YOU STUPID—

SmilingDreamer: ENA-SAN! REFRAIN FROM THAT AT ONCE!

Enanan: …I’m sorry, Akito.

FIRE: Did i just strike gold by striking with mud first?

Showtimeruler: Don’t you dare say that about my star.

Amia: Ohhh yikes!

VIVIDBADAN!: i should start a whole cringe counter thing

mermaid_knight: oh just pull the trigger at this point

FIRE: OK JEEZ MY BAD?

MR_SHOWTIME: Rui, I think you meant OUR world future star? Right, Rui? HA HA HA right Rui?

Showtimeruler: Ahahahaha yeah totally!

Amia: Watching this is worse than a soap opera
OH MY GOD THE WAY SENPAI JUST ANSWERED?

VIVIDBADAN!: is tenma-san just choosing to ignore these messages?
LMAOOO kiss kiss kiss!

FIRE: Betting on yes

SmilingDreamer: Oh, 100%

Airiofficial: Sometimes I wish I could’ve been bald instead so I wouldn’t have to deal with detangling my hair.

Showtimeruler: For the low price of 585,83 yen, you too could get a head shaver!

VIVIDBADAN!: why is the price so specific?

CLO_VER!!!: oh my god…
it’s 3,99$ :(((

FIRE: Fuck those $ things, all my homies hate america and english

AT_VBS: Don’t you dislike it because you scored badly on your last exam? Because you didn’t listen to me and refused my offer of studying together? Or should I say, me teaching you?

FIRE: Partner, I deeply apologize for refusing your offer the first time around, this time I shall take it

MR_SHOWTIME: Ah, they grow up so fast~

Showtimeruler: They really do, dear…

MR_SHOWTIME: Oh would you look at that, it’s time I go to sleep!

Stella: You JUST did skincare, you are NOT sleeping right now until you revised every show script you have right now, what do you mean it's time to sleep?

AT_VBS: Saki-san…

Stella: Oh
Oh fuck—

MR_SHOWTIME: SAKI!

Stella: I’m barely younger than you onii-chan…

Enanan: I’m so glad im older than Akito

FIRE: As if that has any impact

Enanan: It’s gonna have some impact when I get my drivers license and run you over

CLO_VER!!!: ena-chan! >:(

SmilingDreamer: Ena-san >:(

K: Ena… :(

Enanan: WHY ARE SOME OF YOU TAKING THAT DEAL SERIOUSLY— I’m so sorry K, I promise it won't happen again

Amia: HAHAHAAH oh you suck up

Enanan: Excuse me?
I will stain your dress with wine.

Amia: Just joking, I love you too my dear~

Enanan: …

Showtimeruler: Kiss kiss kiss!

Amia: OH YOU LITTLE—

VIVIDBADAN!: how the turns have tabled

FIRE: The tabled have turns?

visualprincess: tabrke

Airiofficial: Shizuku, did you forget how voice to speech transcriber works AGAIN?

Hisho: Of course it’s again…

visualprincess: shii-chan :(((
yrs

Airiofficial: Join the call right now.

FotoHane: i hope Shizuku-senpai's hand heals soon :(

penguinkrt: It will, depending if she listens to the doctor or not.
Sometimes, having someone that works hard on the team results in a few drawbacks…

FIRE: Major respect for hard workers actually

VIVIDBADAN!: yeah, also because literally most of us are

mermaid_knight: literally all of us are

VIVIDBADAN!: yeah, thats why we all got a sekai from out feelings

SmilingDreamer: About that…

CLO_VER!!!: ???

Amia: HM?

FIRE: DON'T JUST LEAVE US HANGING

Enanan: THE TENSIONS RIGHT NOW DJDHDJSIS

mermaid_knight: tsukasa actually solely made the sekai

SmilingDreamer: Tsukasa-kun's feelings were so strong, that he singlehandedly made the Sekai! It’s so wonderhoy and magical and pffff pheew boom pryaa!

Hisho: Not one of the last few words belong in the dictionary

Amia: Omg wait it's just like ours?

FIRE: WHAT???

VIVIDBADAN!: A PERSON CAN CREATE THEIR OWN? I DONT WANNA SHARE WITH AKITO ANYMORE I WANT MY OWN.

K: Yuki's feelings were so strong, she made our Sekai on her own, but it’s very empty.

Enanan: Well, it is supposed to be that way actually

SmilingDreamer: Awhhh that sounds not so wonderhoy :(

penguinkrt: Ours is just a big stage.

FotoHane: ours is like a street? but theres also meiko-sans cafe

Ichi/NEED: Ours is a school

Showtimeruler: Ah? Ours is a wonderland filled with rides, circus tents and such.
Oh, also there are talking plushies and singing flowers.

VIVIDBADAN!: HELLO? I WANT THAT???

AT_VBS: Only senpai could create such a beautiful world…

CLO_VER!!!: THAT SOUNDS SO AMAZING?

Amia: QUICK @Yuki CHANGE YOUR MIND I WANT A WONDERLAND OF SORTS

K: Isn’t that a bit insensitive?

Yuki: No.
And I refuse to.

SmilingDreamer: EEK!
So :(((

Showtimeruler: Emu-kun, are you alright?

SmilingDreamer: just fine, ahahahahahaha

MR_SHOWTIME: @SmilingDreamer if it’s fine, could we call for a bit? I need to discuss something in regards to our roles for the next show

Showtimeruler: I’m right here…

MR_SHOWTIME: Rui, you have the role of the prince, not the fairy.

Showtimeruler: Ah! Spoilers for our friends who might see our show?

MR_SHOWTIME: I’M SO SORRY!!!

FotoHane: insider knowledge…

AT_VBS: Senpai is so professional…

FIRE: …I’d bully him but I cant anymore…

Amia: Lmao…

Hisho: Why are yall texting like this…

FIRE: We dont know…

mermaid_knight: Rui, did you or did you not give Robonene a bomb?

VIVIDBADAN!: A BIMB?
*BIMB
*BIMB
BOMB
FUCK

Amia: OF COURSE HE DID

MR_SHOWTIME: RUI????

Showtimeruler: IT’S A GLITTER BOMB?

MR_SHOWTIME: Oh
I should’ve never doubted you, my director! Now I must take my leave again!

FIRE: Why does senpai keep heading out so often

Showtimeruler: Weekend stuff, he's probably gonna be more active during the week.

Airiofficial: That makes no sense?
Isn’t that when everyone is more busy?

Showtimeruler: Not Tsukasa-kun!

FIRE: You sure know a lot about senpai

Showtimeruler: Just a bit!

VIVIDBADAN!: the day they get together is the day i can die happily omg

Amia: No cause same

Showtimeruler: Man, I’m so grateful he forgets to scroll back 99% of the time.
And also you guys text too much.

Amia: WE CAN SAY THE SAME ABOUT YOU?

CLO_VER!!!: kamishiro-san :(

Amia: I swear, you never did change huh

Showtimeruler: Oh, shut up you sentimental being.

Amia: SAYS YOU >:(

Stella: Guys I forgot I have homework due tomorrow can ANYONE do it for me please I cannot do the last few questions at all

AT_VBS: Saki-san it would be my pleasure to help.

Stella: THANKS BROTHER :D

FIRE: Why does my own partner refuse to do my homework?

AT_VBS: Because I don’t wanna deal with you nearly failing another exam.

VIVIDBADAN!: we need a study session so bad
actually its just me, that ginger and the silly little blond senpai

Showtimeruler: He really is something, huh?

Stella: …Are you hitting on my brother?

Showtimeruler: Shit—

FIRE: ONE OF THEM CAN READ/CHOSE NOT TO IGNORE US RETREAT RETREAT RETREAT

Stella: WHAT THE HELL WAS HAPPENING WHILE I WAS GONE

Amia: Ehehe

VIVIDBADAN!: RUIKASA SHIPPERS SCATTER.

Stella: WHAT SHIPPERS HUH???
ARE YOU GUYS— WHAT THE FUCK?

AT_VBS: Just…ignore them, Saki-san, get back to the call.

Stella: I CAN’T????
FINE
BUT I’M GONNA NEED CONTEXT LATER

Showtimeruler: I’ll pay everyone here 3000 yen to not spill anything to her.

FIRE: DEAL.

VIVIDBADAN!: sign me up rn

Amia: FUCK YEAH!!!

SmilingDreamer: Rui, I can pay the others for you! I have some pocket change anyways!

FIRE: You can’t pay all of us with pocket change?

Showtimeruler: Oh, her pocket change is 50000 yen.

VIVIDBADAN!: HELLO????

CLO_VER!!!: id also do it for free, but sure!

FotoHane: everyone automatically agrees to the deal, im 99% sure

Airiofficial: Yeah…

SmilingDreamer: Great! I’ll hand over the cash on Monday!

Showtimeruler: Ah, my daughter is growing into a business woman…

mermaid_knight: stop calling emu your daughter

Showtimeruler: She has no issue with it! Right, Emu?

SmilingDreamer: NOOO ISSUE! :DDD
IT’S SUPER DUPER SILLY ^^

FIRE: I think i finally get why you guys like this midget so much

Ichi/NEED: Burn.

FIRE: FUCK—

VIVIDBADAN!: i just love how he made a deal with multiple people in this chat in regards to not being bullied anymore
and everyone forgot about it

Amia: I have serious short term memory loss

Showtimeruler: No, you do not.
If you can remember the (and I quote) "ugly fuggly squeegy ugly shoes" I wore while we went out to the mall 3 years ago, you can remember the deal Shinonome-kun just made.

mermaid_knight: how bad were those shoes???

Enanan: Ok, but seriously, HOW BAD?
She never reacted to any of my outfits like that, even when I wore the worst fit I have ever

Amia: They were so ugly I get nightmares thinking about them
Rui, why do all of your clothes need to have some geometric shapes on them?

Showtimeruler: I like shapes.
You see, if Tsukasa-kun was here, he wouldn't bully me for my choices.

Hisho: Because hes afraid you're gonna shoot him out of a cannon...

Showtimeruler: A true shooting star, no?

mermaid_knight: ik you would fold ASAP if tsukasa got even a tiny bruise cause of any of your experiments

Showtimeruler: :(((

FIRE: God damn it, at this point the both of you are hopeless...

SmilingDreamer: Not if I do something!

Showtimeruler: I'm shaking what does that mean
Emu-kun PLEASE DO NOT

SmilingDreamer: Awww :(((

Amia: Keep your daughter on a leash man

Showtimeruler: No, she needs enrichment.
Run my Emu, be free, like the phoenix you are.

SmilingDreamer: YAYYYY run's off

Showtimeruler: They grow up so fast...

MR_SHOWTIME: They sure do...

VIVIDBADAN!: WHAT THE—

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6:20
MR_SHOWTIME: RISE AND SHINE @Everyone

FIRE: This is hell and we’re all living in it.

Amia: Ok mister “r/im14andthisisdeep”
Omg wait I just got a thought

Airiofficial: I don’t think I’ve heard anyone say that before.

Amia: @Showtimeruler did you use that subreddit while we were in middle school (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠)

Showtimeruler: I refuse to answer that.

Amia: SO HE DID!
I KNEW IT. THAT MUST BE WHY YOU HID YOUR PHONE FROM ME.

Showtimeruler: Everytime you get ahead of yourself, I can visibly see you walk into a hole.

Amia: TT
Hater, you just hate to see a girl succeed

Showtimeruler: No, I do not.

VIVIDBADAN!: kamishiro-senpai is a misogynist CONFIRMED?

Showtimeruler: NO.

Stella: The guy who wants my brother is a misogynist…

Showtimeruler: Zero idea what you’re talking about!

SmilingDreamer: Ehehehe…

Enanan: Genuinely don't know how you guys can enjoy going to school in the morning

Ichi/NEED: Do you not also go to school during the morning?

Enanan: Nope! I got night classes

Hisho: Then why did you wake up?

Enanan: I’ve been awake the whole night

Amia: SHE'S JUST LIKE ME FR

Enanan: @FIRE, how much would I have to pay you to push Mizuki?

FIRE: Off the stairs? Fuck no im not doing that

Enanan: NOT OFF THE STAIRS— I DON'T WANT TO KILL MIZUKI?

Showtimeruler: You phrased that as a question.
Shinonome-san, do you want to kill Mizuki? My poor little best friend who has done nothing wrong in her entire life?

Amia: YOU’RE ACTUALLY DEFENDING ME?
MWAH THIS IS WHY I LOVE YOU

Showtimeruler: Woah, woah, calm down.
In case you can’t tell, I’m not interested in any ladies.

VIVIDBADAN!: yeah, everyone can tell i think

MR_SHOWTIME: You’re not?

AT_VBS: Senpai…

mermaid_knight: this is so painful idk if ill make it til practice at this point

Showtimeruler: Tsukasa-kun, I’m gay.

MR_SHOWTIME: Oh

FIRE: This is so painful kill me atp

VIVIDBADAN!: your doing great senpai!

Showtimeruler: *You’re

VIVIDBADAN!: @FotoHane PERMISSION TO USE FORCE, BOSS?

FotoHane: PERMISSION DENIED.

VIVIDBADAN!: THAT STUPID SOFT SPOT FOR THE WXS MEMBERS >:’(

AT_VBS: This reminds me, @FotoHane, would you like to go see the next Wonderlands X Showtime show together?

FotoHane: djdhiddi id love to!!!

MR_SHOWTIME: So much love and suport…
suportt
suppirt
souport?

Showtimeruler: All of those are correct, darling.

SmilingDreamer: They’re not, but you’re trying Tsukasa-kun and that's all that matters!

mermaid_knight: you SUCK

MR_SHOWTIME: Why must our diva be so cruel to her fellow actors…

Showtimeruler: Maybe the diva doesn’t need us anymore…

SmilingDreamer: No more Nene-chan…

Amia: This is entertaining as fuck, its like its all scripted out

VIVIDBADAN!: inner theater kids coming out

AT_VBS: Aren’t they already out? Since they are actors.

VIVIDBADAN!: shit ion dont ask me

mermaid_knight: please dont group me together with them
ok maybe emus fine but not those 2

Stella: Do you have something against Onii-chan?

mermaid_knight: …no

Showtimeruler: She means yes.

mermaid_knight: HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO EXPLAIN MYSELF TO HIS SISTER?

Stella: I CAN READ ALL THESE, YK?

mermaid_knight: …

Amia: Why are we all awake so early?

Hisho: School?

Amia: But like, schools in like 2 hours

FIRE: Then why are YOU awake so early?

Amia: Been thinking about taxes alot/jk
I’m on that grind.

VIVIDBADAN!: @FotoHane PERMISSION TO USE FORCE BOSS?

FotoHane: permission…given.

Amia: NOOOOOO

VIVIDBADAN!: THE ONLY GRIND YOU’VE BEEN ON IS ON THE INCREASINGLY WORSE JOKES GRIND, GET OUT.

Amia: Haters all around
@Showtimeruler DEFEND ME

Showtimeruler: She's right.

Amia: @MR_SHOWTIME MAKE YOUR BOYFRIEND DEFEND ME.

MR_SHOWTIME: @Showtimeruler humor Akiyama for a bit, please Rui?
Wait, I DON’T HAVE A BOYFRIEND?

Stella: Not yet

AT_VBS: Oh, senpai…

SmilingDreamer: Not with that attitude!

MR_SHOWTIME: But everyone, I’m straight?

Amia: Ohhhh yikes

FIRE: God fucking damn it

VIVIDBADAN!: oh the denial

AT_VBS: Everyone was right, this is painful.

mermaid_knight: keep telling yourself that buddy
we all totally believe you

MR_SHOWTIME: But I am?

SmilingDreamer: Totally, Tsukasa-kun! Totally!

MR_SHOWTIME: I don’t like the tone you’re using

Showtimeruler: Whatever we’re talking about right now, put that aside, do you think they can confiscate my 20 glitter bombs without accidentally turning them on?

mermaid_knight: rui, please don’t bring 20 glitter bombs to school

Showtimeruler: Too late!

MR_SHOWTIME: I’m so glad we don’t share the same class

Showtimeruler: But then you won’t be able to see my pretty little face everyday when you go to school?

MR_SHOWTIME: We see each other at practice anyways, also why would I need to see your pretty little face everyday?

Amia: He is so dense

CLO_VER!!!: tungsten
ok wait nvm i really gotta go or else the teachers will confiscate my phone

Amia: What the hell is going on in Miyamasuzaka school? Dude classes don’t normally start this early

MR_SHOWTIME: My wonderful little sister's school is very strict!

Amia: Thank god I don’t attend the girls only academy

VIVIDBADAN!: i wish i did, so i could see my silly little partner everyday

Showtimeruler: We could just get Emu-kun to sneak in Azusawa-kun?
She's very good at sneaking people and things in school, especially in our school.

MR_SHOWTIME: Remind me to find her before the teachers do

FIRE: Omg wait today we’re getting payed

VIVIDBADAN!: LETS FUCKING GOOOOO

AT_VBS: Language.

Amia: Fun police over here💔

mermaid_knight: be thankful its not tsukasa

MR_SHOWTIME: What's that supposed to mean???

Showtimeruler: Don’t worry your pretty little head about it~

VIVIDBADAN!: mods, can we ban this guy?

HatsuneMikuofficial: Nope! teehee

VIVIDBADAN!: MIKU????

Amia: MIKU?

FIRE: SHIT MIKUS HERE

Enanan: Am I dreaming right now

mermaid_knight: all of us know miku why are we shocked

Showtimeruler: Because she seems to be avoiding all of us in this group chat, this Miku also seems to be different from our respective ones.

mermaid_knight: thanks ig

MR_SHOWTIME: Rui, open up.

Showtimeruler: It all really started since I was born—

MR_SHOWTIME: The door. Open up or I’m walking with Nene instead

mermaid_knight: no, leave me alone
@Showtimeruler open up the fucking door

Showtimeruler: Okay :(

VIVIDBADAN!: you boys enjoy your walk to school!
btw kamishiro-senpai im gonna have to confiscate those 20 glitter bombs

Showtimeruler: Today is just NOT my day, huh?

MR_SHOWTIME: Stop being dramatic in the groupchat, and actually talk with your star actor while walking together

mermaid_knight: i swear to god they’re like an old married couple

FIRE: The day they get married is the day you will find me running for my life

Amia: Shaking rn what does this mean?

AT_VBS: Kamishiro-senpai will blow up the guests?

Showtimeruler: How rude! I would fhdyeiwowmwpwbwisnsosjsoejeiewkow

Amia: Fuck, the opps got him

VIVIDBADAN!: R.I.P senpai, you were an ok guy while you were still alive

Amia: My best friend is dead :’[

mermaid_knight: or him and tsukasa decided to deal with the obvious romantic tension

FIRE: WOAH MAN

VIVIDBADAN!: well, i guess someone had to point it out

Amia: God bless senpai for never scrolling up, or else my wittle little best friend would be fucked

mermaid_knight: even if he saw the messages he would deny them

Amia: Man, relationships are so hard

FIRE: REALLLLL

AT_VBS: Excuse me?

FIRE: NOT LIKE THAT, I LOVE YOU PARTNER

AT_VBS: Oh, I— I love you too, Akito.

Amia: Giggling this is so cute

VIVIDBADAN!: gay asses

mermaid_knight: is this anything new?

FIRE: Fuckkkk class is starting soon

Amia: See ya, chat

10:25
Amia: This is so boring torture would be better

FIRE: Wtf do yall have?

VIVIDBADAN!: history eugh
its so boring the teacher keeps talking about his great great grandfather who used to travel the world when he was our age yap yap

Amia: Dude, you either explain actual history, or you give us something to work with or on

FIRE: Theoretically, his great great grandfather is a part of history

VIVIDBADAN!: …WHY DO YOU HAVE A POINT?

12:30
Amia: ITS LUNCH TIMEEEEEEE

FIRE: WE HAVE LEFT HELL

VIVIDBADAN!: LETS GOOOOOO!!

SmilingDreamer: I’ll be at Kamiyama in just a few minutes to pay you all! Just give me a bit!

mermaid_knight: wanna have lunch emu?

SmilingDreamer: OF COURSE NENE-CHAN :D

Showtimeruler: I recomend all of you avoid the second floors bathroom.

VIVIDBADAN!: can i even ask as to why?

Showtimeruler: My glitter bomb went off, and now not only am I covered in glitter but I’m running from the teachers!

Amia: It never is a dull day here

AT_VBS: I can’t tell if I wanna help Kamishiro-senpai or not.

FIRE: Why would you help him????

AT_VBS: So senpai won’t have to eat lunch alone.

MR_SHOWTIME: MY SWEET CONSIDERATE JUNIOR :(((

AT_VBS: <3

FIRE: @AT_VBS you have to talk with the teacher during lunch, right?

AT_VBS: Ah, yes, but I have some free time, why?

FIRE: Since me and senpai are both gonna be alone anyways, @MR_SHOWTIME wanna eat lunch together?

MR_SHOWTIME: My juniours are all warming up to me…

FIRE: Dont get ahead of yourself

MR_SHOWTIME: Why, of course I’d love to have lunch with you!

FIRE: Meet me in the courtyard

15:00
VIVIDBADAN!: SCHOOLS OVER WE’RE FREE!

Stella: I WISH
SCHOOL ENDS AT 4 FOR US

FIRE: Oh thats actual hell tf

Showtimeruler: Modern day torture I fear…
Wait, Saki-kun why are you on your phone?

Stella: Teacher is gone rn

AT_VBS: Saki-san, please put your phone down before you are caught.

Stella: OKAYYYY
I LOVE YOU ONII-CHAN I LOVE YOU TOYA

AT_VBS: Oh thats so sweet,
I love you too, Saki-san.

VIVIDBADAN!: i love this weird trio of freaky little siblings

FIRE: I just love Toya

Amia: Pack it up bro

MR_SHOWTIME: Akito, after today I must say…
You are nearly good enough for my brother.

FIRE: Oh shit lets go?

Amia: NEARLY??? LMAOOOO

Showtimeruler: Nearly is better than not being enough at all, I guess.

mermaid_knight: today felt longer than usual in the worst way possible
its probably because i couldnt hear any explosion actually

Showtimeruler: I’ll make sure the glitter bombs make a noise when they go off next time!

VIVIDBADAN!: god no

16:03
Airiofficial: Schools finally done for us, what have yall been talking about while we were gone?

Amia: Omg guess

Airiofficial: I’ll just scroll up actually.

Stella: #cancelled

Amia: EUGEEUGEHEUEGEH

MR_SHOWTIME: SAKI!!! Our parents are home today, so I fear you cannot decide on today's dinner

Stella: AWHHHH Onii-chans cooking is so good though :(
At least mom and dad are home!

SmilingDreamer: Are your parents not usually home?

MR_SHOWTIME: They often take time for themselves of go on business trips, you know, the usual

Showtimeruler: Not quite…Just how long are they gone for?

FIRE: Something doesn't feel right

VIVIDBADAN!: you think?

FotoHane: please dont begin arguing again

Stella: Oh, mom and dad are gone most of the time but hey! They try being here as much as they can!

MR_SHOWTIME: Exactly!
Anyways Saki, when will you be home?

Stella: 5 minutes max I promise I’ll be there soon!

Chapter Text

“ONII-CHAN!”

“SAKI!” Saki tackled her brother, nearly sending him onto the floor. Even if they live together, the siblings always were excited to see one another after a long day.

They begrudgingly let go of one another. “Sweetie? Welcome home!” Mrs Tenma Akemi greeted her daughter with equally as much excitement.

“Mom, Onii-chan, I’ll be with the both of you in a second. Let me take my shoes off and put them away.” She shooed her brother and mother away, and focused on her shoes instead.

She could barely be focused on them though. Their parents were actually home for once! She could barely even contain her excitement. It’s not like they’re always gone, but it’s not everyday the 4 of them can eat together.

Even if their parents were home, either Tsukasa had to work on a script, or their father had some sheets to fill out and or their mother was busy on the phone. Sometimes, she was the one that was busy. Finally eating dinner together as a family feels exciting.

She put her shoes down, and rushed into the living room.

“DAD, HI!” Haruki rose up from the couch to ruffle Saki's hair.

“How you doing, kiddo?”

“I’m doing—”

“Saki, my dear husband, will the both of you please come to the dinner table?” Akemi yelled from the kitchen. Saki giggled a bit at just how loud she can be, nearly as bad as Onii-chan himself.

“I’ll tell you how I’m doing over dinner.” Saki winked at her father and rushed to the table, he gave a fond chuckle before joining the 3 of them.

Saki sat next to her brother, who was just patiently waiting for everyone else to also sit down. In front of him was Akemi, who had that gentle smile they never saw her without. And next to their mother, sat Haruki.

Saki starred into the dish in front of her, curry it seems, unless it was some other mysterious dish she's never seen before.

“Finally decided to leave the couch behind?” Akemi raised her eyebrow. The siblings both began giggling behind their palms.

“Our dear daughter was just about to tell me how she was doing, before you interrupted her.” Haruki answered in a clearly fake fury.

“Oh? Then dear, please begin explaining.” Her mother gave her an encouraging look.

“Oh, okay so you both know Emu-chan, right? The girl who's part of Onii-chans troupe?”

“Really? We never noticed.” Her parents looked more confused than anything else. What do they mean they never noticed? Onii-chan loves talking about how wonderful the other members of Wonderlands X Showtime are, how could they have missed that?

Next to her, Tsukasa tightened his grip on his spoon. “HA HA HA! Saki, it’s clear our parents are just pulling a prank, right?” His voice was strained.

“We—”

“Of course, dear, obviously it’s just a prank! Aha” Their mothers voice was also strained, making the laugh feel more painful.

Do they really not pay that much attention to Onii-chan?

After a few seconds of agonizing silence, Saki spoke. “Right, so, um, she started handing out money to so many people, she even ran to Onii-chan’s school!”

“Why would she do that?”

“So me and Onii-chan are in this group chat with some of our friends AND our friends' friends, and apparently for everyone to keep a little something,” Saki wiggled her eyebrows at Tsukasa, who gave her the face of horror. “secret from ME, she offered to pay everyone! I mean could you believe it?”

“Saki, even I don’t know the secret she's trying to keep—”

“Oh, I expected better of Otori-san.” Haruki said in a flat tone.

“Honey, she's just a teenager—”

“And teenager secrets are harmless, harmless you hear! Paying everyone in front of our daughter to keep something secret is just mean. She seemed like a sweet girl, so maybe she got corrupted by someone? Tsukasa, you had some guy in your troupe, right?”

Tsukasa tried to speak. “Yeah, Rui is—”

“Yeah, him. Did he corrupt the girl? I know some men can’t be trustworthy, wouldn’t be shocked to find out he made her become like this.” Haruki said in an accusatory tone.

“Rui would nev—”

“Haruki, you shouldn’t accuse our daughter’s friends of being mean. Sure, it's bad that Otori-san did that, but she's just a teenager! She was also very childish when we met her, like there was barely a single thought in her head—” Saki began tuning them out after that.

Seriously? They gotta argue over something like this? It’s her problem, not theirs.

She turned to her brother, and signaled for him to lean down. “Psssshhh Onii-chan, guess what?”

“What is it, Saki?” Tsukasa whispered in the same tone.

“I think Rui-san has a crush on you~” She giggled near the end. She's kind of glad Tsukasa doesn’t scroll up in that group chat, or else he might just explode seeing what Rui-san wrote.

Tsukasa's face was red, as red as a ruby. “SAKI! He does not.” He loudly whispered.

“Come on, Onii-chan, he's gay, it’s not like it's impossible—”

“Who’s gay?” Both their parents turned to stare at them.

Tsukasa stammered for a second, before locking eyes with Saki. “A FRIEND IS GAY!” They answered simultaneously.

I mean, it was true. Sure, it wasn’t like they had to give them the whole context, plus, parents don't need to know just everything! And Saki fears that if her parents knew the whole context, they would give Tsukasa some weird speech about how to be a gentleman or either turn down the guy, or accept his future confession.

Either way, they didn’t have to know everything.

“Gay? Oh, one of those homosexuals, huh?” Their father questioned.

“Oh dear, it’s just like poor Kou's son.”

“God, those homosexuals are so weird. I swear Kou’s son was just great before he got that boyfriend, it’s probably because he didn't meet the right woman yet. Such a shame, the kid was so smart, yet he chose to drop out and join his boyfriend's business or whatever.”

Saki could see next to her how Tsukasa's body tensed, something so miniscule, and yet so big. These words wouldn’t affect him for no reason, would they? Does Onii-chan think he might become a disappointment in their parents' eyes if he loves someone?

Saki glared at Haruki. “Dad, what's so wrong with being a homosexual? You know I’m one too, right? You both met Ichika, my girlfriend.”

Her mother seemed to be…stressed? “Oh dear, you know you’re a whole other case. Both you and your girlfriend are wonderful people, still smart and great. Poor Kou’s son was a whole other case—”

“How? He just fell in love. Just because he dropped out doesn’t mean anything, also wasn’t his boyfriend's business successful?’

Haruki rushed to answer. “Well, yes! But still, him and his boyfriend were—”

Saki stood up from the table. “I’m not hungry anymore, I ate enough. Onii-chan, when you’re done eating please come and help me with my homework.”

Saki walked down the hallway, before entering her room and slamming the door shut.

What was up with them? All this ‘We’re not homophobic bla bla we love you and accept you!’ talk just for them to say THAT at dinner? How stupid were they that they didn’t even notice Tsukasa tensing up and eating faster. He was clearly in some form of distress, but they were too busy focusing on other things, somehow.

Why is it only now that she notices just how little they pay attention to him—

Her bedroom door slowly opened. There stood her brother, slightly less tense than before, with a gentle smile on his face. “You said you wanted me to help?” He shut the door behind himself.

She turned her face to him. “Onii-chan, are you okay?”

Is it so wrong of me to love a boy, Saki?

“I’m fine.” He lied.

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21:34
Amia: I think @MR_SHOWTIME and @Stella are dead…

mermaid_knight: or they could be doing something like family activities idk
especially cause their parents are home
or sleeping, maybe they have healthy scheduels

Showtimeruler: No, Mizuki has a point. Tsukasa-kun ALWAYS answers my dms even if it's 3 in the morning, he hasn’t answered a single one yet. I even tried calling but it went to voicemail.

VIVIDBADAN!: you would NOT catch me answering a friend at 3 in the morning
yall sure yall just friends?

FIRE: I feel the raised eyebrow in that message

VIVIDBADAN!: something against that, you ginger?

FIRE: No?

VIVIDBADAN!: oh

FotoHane: ah, aoyagi-kun, look! our partners are bonding!

AT_VBS: Yes, it really is beautiful, Azusawa.

Ichi/NEED: @Stella are you awake?

Stella: HIIIIII SORRY ONII-CHAN WAS HELPING ME WITH HOMEWORK! THAT'S WHY WE WERE GONE!

Hisho: For 4 hours? Even if it took an hour to eat, why would it take you guys 3 hours to finish homework?

Stella: Dumb and dumber?

mermaid_knight: thats…believable, carry on.

Showtimeruler: Oh my dear wonderful world future star, how I missed you so~

MR_SHOWTIME: I
I missed you too, I guess…

Showtimeruler: You guess? Oh, how I am wounded!

MR_SHOWTIME: Fine, I missed you too.

Showtimeruler: Oh

Amia: LMAOOOO HE DIDN’T THINK SENPAI WOULD HUMOR HIM

VIVIDBADAN!: ah, the joys of youth…

penguinkrt: I think a lot of us are younger than them?

CLO_VER!!!: haruka-chan, details dont matter!

Airiofficial: I feel like a grandma talking to you all sometimes.

FIRE: Momoi Airi as my grandma…

Airiofficial: what
What does that mean?

Enanan: Idk ask his 10 different more more jump albums

FIRE: ENA.

Amia: Please lend one to me or else you’re homophobic?

FIRE: What if I am?

MR_SHOWTIME: i dont think homophobia is…good?
are you homophobic if you judge someone for dating the same gender? Actually, is dating the same gender fine?

Amia: …

VIVIDBADAN!: …

Airiofficial: …

FIRE: …

Hisho: …

Ichi/NEED: …

mermaid_knight: …

Showtimeruler: Tsukasa-kun, you really do not need to question it.
Yes???

FIRE: He’s second guessing himself this generation of future workers is doomed

Amia: Not if i become president

Enanan: Spat out my drink, WHAT?

K: I think Mizuki would make a great president

Yuki: No, she would not, moving on.

Amia: YOU ONLY CAME ONLINE TO BULLY ME?

Yuki: Believe what you want to
I don’t care.

VIVIDBADAN!: @Yuki is acting like, the evil fucked up version of @Showtimeruler

Showtimeruler: Are you saying I’m not evil? How dare you!
I’m going to put a jar of glitter in your bag.

VIVIDBADAN!: DONT YOU DARE—

@FuelToBurn(FIRE) has sent you a dm
22:08
FIRE: Yo, senpai

MR_SHOWTIME: To what I owe you the pleasure of, Akito?

FIRE: Nicest way possible, cut the crap
I’m not just going to ignore how weirdly offline you’ve been
Not just that but your style has changed too
It’s similar to your “I’m too tired to deal with people” style but its not the same

MR_SHOWTIME: Aren’t you just over analysing things?

FIRE: I know family issues when i see them
Especially internalized homophobia

MR_SHOWTIME: How could you know?
WAIT, HOW DID YOU KNOW ITS THAT?

@FuelToBurn(FIRE) has started a call

FIRE: Join

00:48
Call has ended

27 unread messages from @Showtimeruler(My director!!!)
21:45
My director!!!: Tsukasa-kun, are you okay?
I’m just a bit concerned about what you said.
Are you fine—

Shutting down in process

Chapter Text

27 unread messages from @Showtimeruler(My director!!!)
21:45
My director!!!: Tsukasa-kun, are you okay?
I’m just a bit concerned about what you said.
Are you fine?
Did I say something to make you uncomfortable?
If so I apologize, Tsukasa-kun, just answer me.
My star?
Tsukasa I see you're online, stop ignoring me.
I won't force you to tell me anything, but at least tell
me if you're fine?
Please
You know we care about you, right?
Wait, did your parents say anything weird at dinner? Is that why you asked us that?
Tsukasa please fucking answer
I need to know you're fine
I know you the best, I can tell you aren't fine at all
Tsukasa, you are so important to me, both as a person and friend, I want to help you
Why would you even question if liking someone of the same gender is fine?
Tsukasa, do you love a boy?
Are your parents against that?
Are you scared you might love a boy?
Tsukasa, your parents' opinions don't matter. All of your friends accept you, please don't be afraid of being yourself.
It has to be something your parents said, you were fine before your sister got home, and there's no way she would say anything of that sorts
Tsukasa you don't need to tell me everything, just please tell me you're at least somewhat fine
I'm sorry for probably stressing you out
I care for you, my star
I know it had to have been your parents, there's no way it's not them, I mean
You were fine before Saki got home, aka before you all ate dinner together. I know you aren't homophobic, so those questions came off as a shock, are you perhaps taking whatever your parents might have said to your brain? Please don't say yes. You are still Tsukasa Tenma, no matter who you like

3:29
My director!!!: Goodnight, Tsukasa, please answer me at least tomorrow.
I hope whatever your parents might have said doesn't keep you up the rest of the night
I hope you can tell me later what happened

7:21
MR_SHOWTIME: I won’t be coming to school today, I feel sick, nothing a future star can't overcome!

My director!!!: Tsukasa, I’m not stupid

MR_SHOWTIME: I don’t want to talk about it

My director!!!: You can’t just bottle it up? Tsukasa, it will only hurt you.

MR_SHOWTIME: Please, just give me a while? I really don’t want to talk about it, at least give me a break before I’m forced to spill

My director!!!: Fine.

MR_SHOWTIME: Thank you, Rui

My director!!!: I’m still going to worry about you.
Just…rest today, Tsukasa-kun, I’ll cancel practice, it’s not like we will get anything done.
I see that chat bubble, stop trying to find excuses as to why practice is important. Your mental health matters more.

MR_SHOWTIME: Fine…

@FuelToBurn(FIRE) has sent you a dm
7:43

FIRE: You coming to school today?
Who am I kidding, I’d drag you out of school if you did come

MR_SHOWTIME: Ideally, I’d rather not have my junior drag me out of school!

FIRE: Too late, if you show up I’m dragging your ass out and towards your home
After Toya gives the the address

MR_SHOWTIME: My dear juniors are plotting against me! How evil of you both, evil I say!

FIRE: Put that damn theater act away
You okay now?

MR_SHOWTIME: It’s not like I can control life, I’m just fine

FIRE: If I see you acting any worse I am SO forcing you to call again

MR_SHOWTIME: How dare you!

FIRE: Oh, how dare I, just a humble jester to the ruler of this land, care about the one which I’m serving!
…Do NOT screenshot that.

MR_SHOWTIME: I’m actually wheezing
I have SO ruined you

FIRE: FUCK OFFFF

The world is…ours?

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7:53
Amia: NO MOM, I DON’T WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL

K: …I’m not your mom?
Anyways, @Amia please, you missed nearly all of last month

Amia: I DON’T CARE THEY CAN’T CONTROL ME :(((

Showtimeruler: Or, you could be held back a grade!

Amia: DIE YOU UNFAIR GENIUS

Showtimeruler: I STILL SHOW UP TO SCHOOL???
I couldn’t care less that you don’t wanna come to school BUT I do NOT want you to be held back a grade.

Amia: AWWWW SO YOU CARE?

Showtimeruler: YOU THINK I DIDN’T?

Hisho: Too…early…for…this

Airioffical: That’s an interesting typing style?

mermaid_knight: @Hisho i agree

SmilingDreamer: COME ON EVERYONE CHEER UP!
DO A WONDERHOY! BE HAPPY, BE CHEERY! ^^

FIRE: How do you have so much energy?

SmilingDreamer: I LOVEEEE seeing my friends :D

FIRE: …You make it SO hard for me to be mean to you

SmilingDreamer: YIPEE!

AT_VBS: Akito, I’m glad you’re warming up.

FIRE: …Shut uppppppp
(just so yk ily)

Enanan: Spat out my drink wtf

mermaid_knight: i HATE gay people

VIVIDBADAN!!!: id say “KISS KISS KISS!” but yall already got shit sorted out its not fun :(

FIRE: HATER???

VIVIDBADAN!: NOOOOO

FotoHane: an-chan :(((

VIVIDBADAN!: KOHANE NO IM SORRY

penguinkrt: An…

VIVIDBADAN!: NOOOO NOT YOU TOO HARUKA IM SORRY IM JOKING

Showtimeruler: You dug yourself into a HOLE.

VIVIDBADAN!: I DONT EVEN KNOW HOW TO DIG????
HOW WOULD I KNOW HOW?

Airiofficial: Guessing?

CLO_VER!!!: just trying to do it till it works?

Amia: Wouldn’t you like to know…
WEATHER BOY?

Showtimeruler: WEATHER BOY?

Hisho: WHY ARE THEY BACK???

Stella: SHIHO-CHAN PLEASE STOP TEXJDUDJAKAAMSLSK

Amia: Ig you could say…
Another one bites the dust~

VIVIDBADAN!: …

mermaid_knight: …

AT_VBS: …

Enanan: …

Yuki: …

FIRE: …

K: …

AT_VBS: …

Showtimeruler: Just kill me at this point.

FIRE: That was the worst reference ever, I might as well just end it all

K: That was…Something?

Enanan: GET OUT🔥

Amia: IM QUEER AND A MINOR STOP BULLYING ME

Showtimeruler: That does not hit the same as “I’m neurodivergent and a minor”.

Amia: Curse you autism man

FIRE: What the fuck?

11:38
Showtimeruler: I’m so fucking bored I’m leaving

Amia: HELLO???
WHY ARE YOU ALLOWED TO DO THAT BUT NOT ME?

Showtimeruler: Take a guess who scored the highest in the whole school.

Amia: EYEGEHUEGHEYEG I ALSO SCORE HIGH???

Showtimeruler: But your attendance is horrible.

VIVIDBADAN!: MIZUKI, FIGHT BACK!

Amia: I’m gonna leak middle school photos of you and that one horrible fit you had during July when we went to the zoo.

Showtimeruler: I won’t hesitate to give Robonene the function of attacking you, specifically.

mermaid_knight: i dont consent

VIVIDBADAN!: come on man! consent is sexy, everyone knows it

MR_SHOWTIME: …

AT_VBS: Senpai! Are you unwell? I haven’t heard any of your screams today

VIVIDBADAN!: oh wow HI TENMA-SENPAI!

Amia: IT’S THE BETTER SENPAI HI TSUKASA-SENPAI!!!

FIRE: Sleeping idiot finally woke up

mermaid_knight: …why is that nickname good
why is it good??? @FIRE im stealing that

FIRE: Wtf give credit you gamer girl

mermaid_knight: …ok

MR_SHOWTIME: Our diva seems reluctant to actually give credit!

mermaid_knight: OH YOU ABSOLUTE DHDJSOSJSO
GO GET ME A BEER.

Showtimeruler: Oh, no.

VIVIDBADAN!: WTF????

MR_SHOWTIME: …Yes, Nene

AT_VBS: Is
Is this normal?

Showtimeruler: I’m not happy enough right now to give context, Nene if you wanna explain?

mermaid_knight: no

FIRE: WE NEED IT???

12:32
Airiofficial: I know I should not be saying this
But kids, schools not that great

visualprincess: Airi-chan was just very confused the whole class, don’t mind her

Showtimeruler: Found your text to speech @visualprincess?

visualprincess: Yes

CLO_VER!!!: the doctor said shizuku-chan's hand will heal around the end of this week!

Amia: YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

VIVIDBADAN!: WOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Showtimeruler: CONGRATS!!!!!

SmilingDreamer: THAT'S SO WONDERHOY!

penguinkrt: Ah, Otori-san, didn’t you know beforehand?

SmilingDreamer: I’M STILL HAPPY :DDDD

Showtimeruler: Could make a grown man cry…

Airiofficial: You fascinate me, Kamishiro-san—

19:34
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FotoHane: OKAY, SO, LIKE Kusanagi-san and Tenma-san’s fanbases are at constant war, as we all know, probably because in many of the shows after content or the live streams those 2 are bickering AGGRESSIVELY but I met them both irl and they’re genuinely really good friends :(
its really sad how the community views them as enemies or either makes kusanagi-san a pick me of sorts or tenma-san a villian or egotistical guy!!! they are both so nice irl
oh
wrong group chat

VIVIDBADAN!: holy shit im getting info about fanwars i didnt know existed

SmilingDreamer: NENE-CHAN AND TSUKASA-KUNS FANBASES HATE ONE ANOTHER? THATS SO NOT WONDERHOY :(((

Showtimeruler: Thank god I mostly manage the social media account, sometimes Emu-kun, because the amount of FANWARS I had to delete and stop were actually so annoying.

Amia: Yk you screwed up when Rui, of all people, is annoyed

FIRE: The hostile energy emanating from him in this group chat is insane

Showtimeruler: I have done nothing wrong ever in my pretty little life!

Hisho: You told us the best place to hide from Phoenix Wonderlands security.

Appleconstellation: That was…something!
@Hisho maybe we shouldn’t assume things? Like how he's done something wrong?

Amia: I JUST REMEMBERED THOSE CRAZY RUMORS ABOUT YOU(THE STUPID ONES)

Hisho: Idk anymore

mermaid_knight: @FotoHane we actually know about the fanwars
thats how the whole “GO GET ME A BEER” joke started
some hater made like, a badly edited thumbnail of us "fighting" and made a text bubble for me saying "GO GET ME A BEER." and boom
anyways @MR_SHOWTIME GO GET ME A BEER🤬

MR_SHOWTIME: THIS HOUSEHOLD IS A PRISON.

mermaid_knight: yeah, go get me a beer before I RUN YOU OVER🤬🤬🤬

Showtimeruler: @mermaid_knight please do not drunk drive.
Actually, don't drink underage, kids!

MR_SHOWTIME: I'm doing this out of love
Not obligation, so take pity on this world future star!

VIVIDBADAN!: a singel mom who eorks too jobs

FIRE: Whu loves her kisd and never stops

Showtimeruler: Stop singing, all those misspelt english words are melting my brain.
Wait, @Amia, you don't mean THOSE rumors, right?

VIVIDBADAN!: SPILL SPILL SPILL

Airiofficial: I’m not noisy, but I am…curious!

Amia: OKAY SO LIKE, IN THE PAST
THERE WERE INSANE AND I MEAN INSANE RUMORS ABOUT RUI
LIKE HOW HE'S SECRETLY A CANNIBAL OR A MURDERER

Showtimeruler: Of course it’s those you remember…

penguinkrt: That is certainly very, uh, abstract?

CLO_VER!!!: @Showtimeruler wouldnt do that :(((((
i mean when we talked in the past he was normal and he still is! those rumors are insane :(

Showtimeruler: JFJDKDID it’s fine I got over them long ago, now they’re pretty hilarious.

VIVIDBADAN!: kamishiro-senpai cooks for wxs and the meal is just like, akito, but with carrots on the side

FIRE: FUCK YOU FUCK YOU I FUCKING AHHHHH I HATE FUCKING CARROTS

Stella: But carrots are healthy!

AT_VBS: I’m quite fond of the texture of carrots, mostly when raw.

MR_SHOWTIME: Carrots are great! Peppers on the other hand…

VIVIDBADAN!: what about tomatoes? those suck so bad eugh yucky yuck yuck

FIRE: We’re cooked, wdym yucky yuck yuck

Stella: I just remembered I can juggle

VIVIDBADAN!: WHAT IS
WHAT IS THIS TOPIC CHANGE??? WTF YOU CAN DO THAT???

Hisho: God…No…

Ichi/NEED: Saki, please don’t begin juggling again especially not with the most random selection of objects

Showtimeruler: I’m…impressed?

Appleconstellation: I think it was impressive when you juggled those apples when we were making a pie together, Saki-chan!

Hisho: …It was impressive, I will admit, but it was still a bit dangerous

Ichi/NEED: As impressive as it is, I don’t want you to accidentally hurt yourself :(

Stella: AHHHH MY WONDERFUL GROUP MEMBERS AHHHHHHHH
I LOVE YOU ALL MWAH MWAH MWAH

Amia: CAN I GET A KISS TOO?

Stella: SURE
MWAH

FIRE: Hey, what about your two brothers?

Stella: HMMMMM
@AT_VBS @MR_SHOWTIME WHEN I CATCH YOU BOTH ITS ON SIGHT

MR_SHOWTIME: What's happening?
Saki are you okay? Did I do something wrong?

Stella: NOPE! ITS AFFECTION TIME >:]

Airiofficial: People who show affection are so much fun idk why
Like you feel so fuzzy inside?

Showtimeruler: Ok, sorry, I had to check on the stuff I was growing, chat.
Anyways, @Stella, wanna have a juggling contest?

Stella: OMG YES????

AT_VBS: Hm, may I come along to watch the spectacle?

Showtimeruler: EVERYONE'S INVITED TO WATCH!

K: @Yuki, you wanna come?

Yuki: I…Of course! Aha, I’d love to!

Enanan: Cut that fake ass crap
Anyways yeah ALL of us will be there, ik it

Stella: LETS GO!!!! @Ichi/NEED @Hisho @Appleconstellation YALL BETTER CHEER ME ON
@AT_VBS YOU TOO, AND @MR_SHOWTIME I’M YOUR SISTER SO YOU BETTER PICK ME >:(

MR_SHOWTIME: Of course! My dear nr. 1 fan!

FotoHane: can i film it on my camera?

Amia: HELL YEAH PLEASE I ALSO NEED TO HAVE A VIDEO OF THE CONTEST

Stella: ABSOLUTELLY, SO YOU CAN ALL SEE HOW I BEAT THAT MAN.

CLO_VER!!!: EEK WHO WILL I CHEER FOR? D:

Showtimeruler: Ah, sexism I see? I guess I won’t hold back after all.

penguinkrt: Whoever you want, Minori, you aren’t obligated to anything :}

Showtimeruler: What @penguinkrt just said!!! This is a harmless contest.

FIRE: Are they
Are they getting along orrrrr???

MR_SHOWTIME: They’re so getting along, especially with Saki giggling so loud I can hear her

Stella: ONII-CHANNNNNN

Showtimeruler: AWWW I’m looking forward to our competition, Saki-kun.

Stella: So am I, Rui-san.
Wait real quick when and where?

Showtimeruler: The Wonder Stage at 18:30, next week, you don’t need to bring anything.

Stella: DEAL.

visualprincess: I’m looking forward to it!

Showtimeruler: JDHSIEJSOSJ I’m glad, @visualprincess!

FIRE: Fanboy alert

Showtimeruler: Says you, you Aoyagi-kun suck up.

FIRE: Square up lil bro

Amia: It doesn’t work like that he’s older than you TT

FIRE: @MR_SHOWTIME say it for me then

Airiofficial: I don’t think it works like that?

MR_SHOWTIME: Square up, you younger scoundrel!

AT_VBS: Senpai has such a wide dictionary…

FIRE: THAT WAS SO OFF???

Hisho: I just realized how long has everyone been online for? Like, just texting here?

VIVIDBADAN!: a
A FEW HOURS?

Stella: Either all of us are slow typers…

SmilingDreamer: Or we were having so much fun we lost track of time? ^^

FIRE: Ok, yk what?
I like this midget

MR_SHOWTIME: Ah, Akito, you have grown so much…

Showtimeruler: Our son is turning into a respectable man…

MR_SHOWTIME: Our
Our what?

Showtimeruler: Nothing, nothing~

FIRE: NO I REFUSE IM NOT GONNA JOIN THAT EVIL FUCKED UP FAMILY

SmilingDreamer: Join us join us join us ^^

mermaid_knight: @Showtimeruler you need to stop

Showtimeruler: Hm…Nope! :}

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19:32
Amia: All I’m saying, is if it looks edible,
then it should be edible

Enanan: That does not excuse the fact you DRANK MY PAINT DIPSHIT

Amia: HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW IT’S NOT A BEVARAGE FOR ME?

Showtimeruler: Paint water is typically disgusting looking, how could you look at that and think it’s edible?

Amia: “Mmmmmm chocy milk”

VIVIDBADAN!: bro i could make some KILLER chocy milk right now

Stella: I’m now craving chocolate milk…
Onii-chan I see you typing do NOT offer to make me some, I’ll make it myself

AT_VBS: Senpai is quite considerate, he just wants to make sure to take care of you.

Stella: But I’m not helpless :(

Appleconstellation: He just wants to make sure you’re comfortable and don’t overwork yourself, Saki-chan ^^

SmilingDreamer: Honami-chan is so wonderhoy TT
OOOO @Appleconstellation, @Stella, @Yuki, @penguinkrt, @CLO_VER!!!, @Ichi/NEED, @hisho and @FotoHane do you guys all remember the SUPER DUPER WONDERHOY SPORTS FESTIVAL WE HAD :DDDD

penguinkrt: Oh, yes! I actually felt a bit close to tears just thinking about it. It was so much fun, and the way everyone got along :}

SmilingDreamer: But you were the mvp, Haruka-chan ^^

Stella: THATS WHAT IM SAYING!!!
I’m so glad you stepped up Emu-chan, without you I think we might have had a boring sports festival :((

Ichi/NEED: It was honestly so much fun!
It was also great getting to know you, Haruka

CLO_VER!!!: OH OH OH THE FESTIVAL WAS SO MUCH FUN! i was mostly with @Hisho and @FotoHane though, im so sorry i couldnt celebrate with you haruka-chan :(((

penguinkrt: It’s fine! Otori-san was there to celebrate with me anyways, I really wasn’t prepared for that…”hug attack”

FotoHane: OH YEAH shiho-chan actually refused to throw some uhhhhh
i have no idea what they’re called but uhhh
some balls or whatever because they were so cute looking

Hisho: Shut up…They were just too cute! How could I throw them!????

SmilingDreamer: Hehehehe, THAT WAS MY REAL INTENTION ALL ALONG >:]

Yuki: Oh my, Otori-san, that's quite evil!

SmilingDreamer: EEK!
@Showtimeruler !!!

Showtimeruler: ?
Oh
Yeah, alright, sure.

Yuki: Is something the issue?

Appleconstellation: I think Emu-chan is still so shy! She definitely looks up to you, Asahina-san ^^

Showtimeruler: I’m not going to say anything, I fear.
Don’t mind me, I won’t interrupt any reminiscing.

penguinkrt: @visualprincess @Airiofficial I just realized but I really did not see either of you at the festival?

FIRE: Hey, so am I the only one confused about @Yuki change up? Like mean one second good the next?

Amia: Oh, she was tired…ahahaha, yeah!

Enanan: Mafuyu gets tired…right? Yeah

K: Ah, yes.

visualprincess: Me and Airi-chan were a bit busy!

Airiofficial: Especially with studying, we didn’t have time to even come watch.

Stella: BOOOOOOO EVERYONE SHOULD’VE BEEN THERE!!!
@Showtimeruler I’ll go easy on you in the next few days if you blow up our school

Showtimeruler: Ah, what would your brother think? @MR_SHOWTIME

MR_SHOWTIME: SAKI!
NO! YOU NEED EDUCATION, AND WITHOUT THE SCHOOL YOU WOULDN’T HAVE HAD SUCH A FUN SPORTS FESTIVAL!

Amia: Dare I say our sports festival was WAY cooler

Hisho: Oh?

VIVIDBADAN!: HELL YEAH!

Stella: OH YEAH? SPILL.

Amia: Eugh anyone else willing to write an essay for me?

VIVIDBADAN!: ILL DO IT!
okay so me and mizuki had to find and drag kamishiro-senpai to join our team PURELY because we knew that with his directing we wouldve made a great spectacle

Appleconstellation: Spectacle?

Airiofficial: Why
WHY IS THERE A SPECTACLE FOR THE SPORTS FESTIVAL?

VIVIDBADAN!: IM NOT DONE???
because our school has this contest where teams go against each other doing different activities and shit, so me, mizuki and kamishiro-senpai were on the same team meanwhile the stupid ginger and blond were on the same team

Enanan: My brother and that loud guy or whatever? FUCK was that guy so loud

MR_SHOWTIME: …

K: I
Ena, I think the user named MR_SHOWTIME is the blond guy?

Enanan: Oh

Showtimeruler: I’m going to make sure Mizuki eats your canvases next time.

Enanan: YOU LITTLE—

VIVIDBADAN!: OK EVERYONE STFU so one of the main activities was making a sorta show of sorta right? thats why mizuki actually dragged senpai or whatever to our team, in the end our team lost to the stupid red hare team(akito and senpai…both of you are on my list) BUT we got the most amount of points in the schools history for the performance bit

SmilingDreamer: I WISH I COULD’VE BEEN THERE TO CHEER FOR RUI-KUN, TSUKASA-KUN AND NENE-CHAN :(((

MR_SHOWTIME: We felt your energy, Emu, that's what carried the 3 of us forward!

SmilingDreamer: AHHHHH REALLY???

mermaid_knight: well…yeah

Showtimeruler: I wish you could’ve been there to see people jumping from the windows~
Such a shame, really.

SmilingDreamer: EEEKK NOOO IT SOUNDS SO WONDERHOY AHHHH WHY COULDN’T I HAVE BEEN THERE >:((((

MR_SHOWTIME: EMU! DO NOT BLAME YOURSELF!

SmilingDreamer: Wahhhh Tsukasa-kun :(

penguinkrt: I will admit, that sounds quite…impressive for a sports festival, but also very hardcore dare I say.

Showtimeruler: Lmao yeah our team captains had a genuine rivalry

VIVIDBADAN!: i was gonna tell them to kiss

FIRE: I still remember senpai chasing me around the school just to recruit me

AT_VBS: But it was fun, no?

FIRE: …Yeah, it was

AT_VBS: I told you, the festival wouldn’t be all that bad.

FIRE: You’re right partner, you’re right
and thanks @MR_SHOWTIME for forcing me to join the team, ngl it was fun

AT_VBS: Both of your voices mixed together…It was wonderful, such power and strength. It made sense as to why both you and senpai lead the other people on the team.

MR_SHOWTIME: AHHHH MY WONDERFUL JUNIORS ARE SO WONDERFUL

SmilingDreamer: Dare you say…
Wonderhoy? Eheheeh

MR_SHOWTIME: YES I DO DARE! MY JUNIORS WERE EXTREMELY WONDERHOY!

AT_VBS: Senpai
Senpai thinks I’m wonderhoy

FIRE: Toya you with me?
please partner i CANNOT lose you to this

AT_VBS: But
But senpai

Stella: Pack it up, Toya-kun, it really shouldn’t be shocking anymore how much Onii-chan loves you too
And so do other people, like your clearly smitten partner @FIRE

FIRE: How could I not love him?
Hm?

Amia: At least one of the Shinonomes isn't a tsundere, isn’t that right @Enanan?~

Enanan: NO.

K: I think Mizuki might have a point?

Enanan: K, do not be on her side please
You’re the only member I like

Yuki: Oh? What about me? Shinonome-san?

Enanan: FUCK OFF YOU STUPID— AHHHH

Appleconstellation: That was mean!

Enanan: No, please, I don’t mean it like that

Showtimeruler: She dug a hole,

Amia: Then she dug deeper

VIVIDBADAN!: then she realized she was in the hole the whole time…

mermaid_knight: why do you 3 share a braincell?

Amia: Fun

VIVIDBADAN!: hell yeah

Showtimeruler: Why not?

AT_VBS: It is quite weird, knowing how long ago some of these events took place.

SmilingDreamer: OH OH @MR_SHOWTIME TSUKASA-KUN HOW WAS SAKI-CHANS DOLL FESTIVAL???

MR_SHOWTIME: OH MY

Stella: AHHHHH apart from the little fight that party was so much fun actually
@AT_VBS I am so sorry for not inviting you initially, not only did you really get along with Icchan but it was actually so much fun for you to also be there!!!

AT_VBS: No hard feelings, I still don’t think there was a need to also invite me, after all it’s a party between close friends and family.

Stella: But Toya…
You are family :(((

AT_VBS: Ah…

MR_SHOWTIME: MY WONDERFUL AMAZING SISTER IS CORRECT, AS ALWAYS!

Stella: ONII-CHAN! STOP SAYING IM ALWAYS CORRECT >:(

Showtimeruler: Ah, is he not just a wonderful older brother? The best, dare I say.

mermaid_knight: is it always tenma-san that has to sorta

FIRE: Fucking simp

VIVIDBADAN!: just make out sloppy style atp idc

Ichi/NEED: Keep her brothers on a leash?

mermaid_knight: thats…actually on point

Ichi/NEED: Hehehe, don’t worry, we get that a lot

Hisho: We’re honestly used to explaining their dynamic and shit

VIVIDBADAN!: AHHHHH god i wanna do some stupidly insane fun event again now GOD DAMN IT
its so hard to make plans these days

mermaid_knight: wait… @Showtimeruler everyones coming to the stupid juggling contest thing in a few days, right?

Showtimeruler: Yep :}}}}}

Ichi/NEED: Oh, Kusanagi-san are you implying…?

mermaid_knight: yeah, lets do some fun activities besides watching this idiot juggle with an idiots sister

Stella: OH MY GOD YES!!!

Amia: But
But I don’t wanna run :((

Appleconstellation: No one says we have to run!

mermaid_knight: yep, we can do different activities and if anyone doesn't want to partake they can just chill at the benches in front of the stage
what time will we be meeting?

Showtimeruler: I’m actually thinking 19:30?

FIRE: Didn’t you say another time before? or am i crazy?

Showtimeruler: I haven’t slept in 24 hours leave me alone— Oh
Fuck

MR_SHOWTIME: RUI? WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU HAVEN’T SLEPT IN 24 HOURS?

Showtimeruler: I’m going to pretend Tsukasa-kun isn’t scolding me and continue!

MR_SHOWTIME: RUI.

Showtimeruler: Anyways, that time might be best because there won’t be as many people, so we’re nearly going to have the entire park for ourselves.

Stella: Hmmmm THAT WORKS!
@Everyone?

Airiofficial: Yep! Won’t intervene with our idol schedules at all anyways which is great
I also wanna see some juggling.

penguinkrt: We will be there.

CLO_VER!!!: @Showtimeruler IT’S GOING TO BE NICE TO SEE YOU IRL!!!

Showtimeruler: Likewise!

visualprincess: So excited!

FotoHane: me, @VIVIDBADAN!, @FIRE and @AT_VBS will be there!

Hisho: Me, @Ichi/NEED and @Appleconstellation would not be able to miss such an event
I also want the limited edition Phenny keychain

SmilingDreamer: IT’S GONNA BE SUPER DUPER WONDERHOY OH OH AND WHAT IF WE PLAY LIKE HIDE AND SEEK?

FIRE: Isn’t that childish?

VIVIDBADAN!: Who actually cares?

FIRE: Yk what? Fuck it, hell yeah lets play hide and seek

MR_SHOWTIME: Everyone…
Everyone's coming to witness my wonderful sister showcase her talent…

Stella: ONII-CHAN DO NOT BEGIN TEARING UP PLEASE

Showtimeruler: Fufufu, are you not excited to also see your director show off his skills?

MR_SHOWTIME: …Maybe, just a bit.

Showtimeruler: Fufufu, I’m also excited to see my star once again~

MR_SHOWTIME: FHUDJDOSKSOSNSOSKS

AT_VBS: Senpai has gotten…even more bold?

K: Kamishiro-san, me, @Amia, @Enanan and @Yuki will be there too

Showtimeruler: That’s wonderful!

SmilingDreamer: So many activities we could do WA HA HA!

FotoHane: I’m gonna bring my camera and maybe at the end of the day look back on everything!

Stella: This is going to be so much fun :]

Airiofficial: Dare I say, I’m quite excited.

FIRE: Weirdly enough, me too.

@AT_VBS has sent you a dm
23:10
AT_VBS: Senpai, I don’t want to accuse you of anything, but today when we were talking about the doll festival I realized something.

MR_SHOWTIME: What is it, Toya?

AT_VBS: After you and Saki-san fought, you were…sad. But you were sad in such a way it was hard for me to realize at first. When I thought back on it I realized,
Tsukasa, did something happen?

MR_SHOWTIME: You could see right through me, hm?

AT_VBS: So there is something…
I didn’t want to accuse you of anything, but lately the school has been a bit quiet, and I can’t help but worry about you. The way you’re acting is like when you and Saki-san fought.

MR_SHOWTIME: Toya, do you promise you won’t tell Rui about this?

AT_VBS: Senpai, you know just how much you matter to me, I would never break your trust.

MR_SHOWTIME: It’s just…lately I realized that when Rui makes another one of his stupid flirty sounding jokes I realized they actually affect me now. It’s like my heart beats faster, and I get giggly at the thought of seeing him, and I know this isn’t normal friendship stuff.
I do see the messages he sends in the chat, but I pretend to ignore them.
My parents judged a family friend's son at dinner for being gay, and I thought… would they also judge me for being queer?
They don’t judge Saki, but as much as I hate to admit it, sometimes it feels like they like her more than me, and that I’m another case compared to her.
I love my sister, and my parents, but I’m scared.
I’m scared I won’t be accepted by my parents for loving a boy, I’m scared I failed their expectations.
A part of me is trying to ignore how Rui clearly likes me back, how he pays attention to the little things and makes sure I'm safe, how he loves me, all because I’m a coward.
I wish these feelings will just fade, or somehow I run into a perfect girl to fall in love with instead! After all, according to the internet I’m bisexual, so I could still just find a woman to be with instead! And yet, I still can’t bear the thought of never experiencing a relationship with him.
Toya, how can you still look up to me when this is who I am?

AT_VBS: Senpai…
I owe you everything. You told me to follow my dreams, and that I can go against my fathers wishes, and never have I felt more free. Senpai, I admire you because you are you, even if you have doubts about yourself I still admire you. I don’t admire you for being a reliable older brother, but I also admire you for your talents, for your intelligence when it comes to shows, for your willingness to make others smile.
Just...I won't rush you or force you to get together with Kamishiro-senpai, but I do think he would be good for you. And Senpai, I don’t view you as any less for having doubts.

MR_SHOWTIME: Thank you, Toya
Thank you for being here for me

AT_VBS: Of course, senpai, I always will be.

MR_SHOWTIME: Oh, and I forgot to mention, but you chose someone good to be with.
Toya, I'm glad you have Akito.

AT_VBS: Ah,
I'm glad I get to be with him, too.

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18:20
Stella: WHO IS READY TO SEE SOME JUGGLING?

SmilingDreamer: ME!!!!

Airiofficial: ME!!!!

Amia: ME!!!!

FIRE: Oh, look, it’s the triple pink trio

VIVIDBADAN!: you wish there was a triple ginger trio, dont you? you lonely ginger?
anyways @FotoHane @FIRE @AT_VBS I BETTER SEE YALL IN THE NEXT 7 MINUTES OR ELSE I WONT HESTITATE TO FIGHT YOU ALL.

FotoHane: eheheh
even me?

FIRE: Oh my god
She finally realized her true effect on her…

AT_VBS: It’s beautiful.

VIVIDBADAN!: YRVEHEBEUWBEUEB KOHANE NOOOOO
I WOULD NEVER FIGHT YOU!!!

AT_VBS: Akito?

FIRE: Yes, Toya?

AT_VBS: Would you fight me?

FIRE: …

Showtimeruler: “Would you still love me if I was a worm?”

FIRE: FUCK YOUUUU
Anyways, Toya, it really depends…
Like that fight we had before forming Vivid BAD SQUAD, if you pulled the same shit again I think I would still fight you

AT_VBS: Thank you for your honesty, Akito, it’s one of the traits I admire the most.

FIRE: FHDHDHSISNSSOSKS

Amia: Lil bro is smitten thats INSANEEEEE

FotoHane: @VIVIDBADAN! me and @AT_VBS are here!!!

FIRE: Give me a minute max, I’ve been walking too slowly

Showtimeruler: Just…
Walk faster?

Amia: Walk faster?
AYEEEEEE 4lifer ily

Showtimeruler: Sure, sure…

Amia: OH YOU LITTLE—
I’m fine, I’m fine.

VIVIDBADAN!: look what nerds and beautiful girl i ran into

why is @FIRE trying to act nonchalant, bro you are holding one of toyas hands in the pic

FIRE: JEEZ, DOXX ME TOO NEXT TIME?

Amia: Lil bro tryna act SLICK

Enanan: He will never be nonchalant.

Amia: Especially with the Shinonome genes!

Stella: AWWWW TOYA LOOKS SO EXCITED

Enanan: YOU LITTLE—

MR_SHOWTIME: OUR BROTHER IS SO HDHDJSHD

Yuki: Ahahahaha, will the both of you stop fighting?

Amia: 👁️👁️

CLO_VER!!!: xhdueieuheuwhw @penguinkrt we meet in front of that one specific bakery we go to in 2 minutes, right?

penguinkrt: Mhm! We could probably also pick something up, if you wish. We still have plenty of time.

CLO_VER!!!: jdhdidhdusjs NO NO NO!!! ITS FINE!!! WE SHOULD JUST FOCUS ON GETTING THERE!

penguinkrt: Oh, are you sure?

CLO_VER!!!: POSITIVE!

Airiofficial: @everyone I’m at @visualprincess house and I’m trying so hard to hold it in but why are they fighting because Shizuku can’t tell if she took everything necessary or if she has to double check???

MR_SHOWTIME: Ah, brings up memories of the past…

Stella: Wait @Showtimeruler what’s the outfit code?

Showtimeruler: Casual, I’m too lazy today to get properly dressed, but also because I’d rather not sweat my ass off playing tag in my show costume.

FIRE: You fascinate me

MR_SHOWTIME: You used to run from Phoenix Wonderland security in that outfit? You also outran them too.

Showtimeruler: SHHHHHH

Stella: Casual it is! Onii-chan, I’m sorry, sadly this won’t be your first date with Rui-san and the rest of us thirdwheeling…

Showtimeruler: I—

MR_SHOWTIME: ndhdjsjsushsudhudhsismaianaiabayahauavayabuashjsmwowmwownsusbuddbudbekanzgdkwvdjdgsudbsdbisjsusbsusnsiebiB7$;$8$;#8!#8#?11+2:_6$9#-2+28$-

Airiofficial: Is he trying to learn javascript?

Hisho: No, he’s gay.

Ichi/NEED: Or some form of queer!

mermaid_knight: hes the biggest bisexual ive ever met and he himself doesnt know it

SmilingDreamer: Give him time, Nene-chan :(((

Amia: @Enanan did you pick up @Yuki?

Yuki: Ah, she did!

Amia: …
Ahahaahah, right, anyways
Yall can pick up @K on your own, right?
I have a friend from the nursing home to go with, and the nurse that’s there to help him

Showtimeruler: …
Mizuki Akiyama the ice beneath you is melting as we speak.

mermaid_knight: id never willingly be his nurse

Amia: You’re the random lady who's visiting another relative but this schizophrenic old man keeps saying you’re his daughter or something

Showtimeruler: First of all, I’m only a year older, second of all, schizophrenia is not the correct term.

Amia: Tomahto

mermaid_knight: tomato

Showtimeruler: @SmilingDreamer @MR_SHOWTIME my wonderful friends who love me come back

Amia: God forbid we indulge in a little tomfoolery!

mermaid_knight: god.forbid.

Amia: Oh, I like you.

Enanan: @Amia @K has been successfully extracted from her home, I repeat, K has been successfully extracted from her home.

Amia: HURRAY!!!!
THE ONLY NIGHTCORD MEMBER ALL OF US LIKE!!!

mermaid_knight: that sounds…

Showtimeruler: Toxic?

Amia: Ehhhhh every group is a bit dysfunctional!

SmilingDreamer: Not ours :(((

Showtimeruler: @Amia you better be at the station already because if the train arrives and I don’t see you getting on I will leave you.

Amia: HOW DARE YOU???

SmilingDreamer: Hehehehehe
Me, Tsukasa-kun and Saki-chan are already here ^^
Tsukasa-kun is just showing Saki-chan the equipment you both could use for the contest!

Showtimeruler: Giving an advantage to the opponent…I see how it is.

mermaid_knight: it is literally not that???
oh @Amia is here

look at these nerds

FIRE: WHAT THE HELL ARE THOSE PANTS SENPAI???

Showtimeruler: Something against my fashion choices, Shinonome?

FIRE: YES???

VIVIDBADAN!: HEY, SO ARE WE NOT GONNA FOCUS ON HOW HES WEARING GLASSES???

FotoHane: omg
twin!!!

Showtimeruler: Indeed! I couldn't find my eye contacts at all for some reason, so I had to settle for these bad boys.
@MR_SHOWTIME let's make— MUZUKUI STOOP TRYIGN TO TEXHS- NDHDKSBS

SmilingDreamer: Awhhhh
Now we’re all alone :(((

CLO_VER!!!: Me and Haruka-chan!

VIVIDBADAN!: omg dude i missed your fucked up thumb SO bad

penguinkrt: Oh god
I really should not be giggling this much on an empty street! Well, Minori's here so it's not fully empty.

Showtimeruler: Oh wow... I need to study your thumb, Kiritani-san.

Chapter Text

“SO, as I was saying, we have a bit of equipment—”

“Tsukasa-kun~”

Tsukasa turned to the voice owner, who was none other than his director. Who else would say his name like that?

Next to him stood none other than Mizuki Akiyama herself. She was seemingly trying to stop herself from giggling, but it was also obvious she was failing. Nene who stood on the other side of Rui opened her arms, resulting in Emu jumping straight into them.

“WONDERHOY! HELLO, EVERYONE!” Emu practically yelled. A part of him is glad the Wonder Stage is so far away from everything, or else they would probably traumatize some poor bystander.

“Wonderhoy to you too, Emu!” Mizuki copied Emu's signature hand gesture when saying it, and gave a wink. Emu just smiled wider at Mizuki.

“Hm, who do we have here? A stuck up bastard who thinks he’s better at juggling than me?” Saki walked in front from behind him, and put a hand on her chest seemingly signing something along the lines of how dare?

“Oh? And who do we have here? A stuck up little girl who thinks she can beat the Showtime Ruler himself?” Rui copied Saki's exact pose, but unlike Saki, he kept the serious expression on his face.

She nearly turned as red as a tomato from how hard she began laughing. Tsukasa started panicking halfway through thinking she might be dying, somehow. Rui just watched in amusement, and the 3 other girls also began laughing manicly.

Mizuki held her stomach. “WhY— Why, why is iT sO— WHY IS IT SO FUNNY? WHY IS HER RUNNING OUT OF AIR SO FUNNY?” She pointed her index finger at the blonde girl, who was on the floor at this point.

“...What the fuck did we just walk up on?”

Ena glared at her brother. “Like I’d fucking know. Mizuki, stop dying of laughter at your friend's sister dying.” She lightly hit Mizuki's head, which only served to increase her laughter. Akito gave an unimpressed stare, while An began taking pictures of Mizuki.

“Tsukasa-senpai, it has been a while.” Toya walked up to the man in question, and held out his hand, only for him to be pulled into a hug.

“TOYAAAAA MY WONDERFUL LITTLE BROTHER I MISSED YOU SO MUCH— SAKI GET IN HERE— I MISSED YOU SO MUCH!” Tsukasa nearly wailed. Saki rushed to stand up to also join the short hug that served as a greeting. After they let go of one another, Toya's cheeks were dusted with red.

“Is this normal?” Kanade turned to Mizuki, who seemingly knew the rest of them a lot better. “I mean, pretty much? It is never a dull day with them.” She shrugged.

Minori and Haruka arrived in tow with Shizuku, Airi, Shiho, Honami and Ichika. Minori seemed to be out of breath, while Haruka never looked better. It is quite easy to tell who has been an idol long term and who has not. The rest of the girls didn’t seem affected either, in fact they were more engrossed in some conversation.

Which Saki felt the need to join in.

“ICCHAN!” She ran to her girlfriend.

“Saki!” Ichika rushed to meet her halfway.

“Awwwww,” Kohane crooned, seemingly fond of the display of affection between the two girls. “An-chan, they’re kinda like us—”

An just grabbed her partner, and seemingly tried to crush her alive— okay, well no, she just wanted to squeeze Kohane a bit for being the cutest, most perfect partner ever. Kohane flayed a bit in her arms, trying a bit to escape her death like grip, until she just gave up.

Next to them, Akito began making a gagging sound, which resulted in Tsukasa hitting him. And that resulted in Akito yelping and trying to get revenge, which Tsukasa kept reprocating… and so it turned into a cycle of bickering and (play) fighting.

“Should we stop them?” Toya turned to Rui, Nene and Emu. He tilted his head a bit in confusion. Typically it was Akito picking fights with Tsukasa, but now it’s… also the other way around? Who does he help? Who does he Stop? Who does he—

“Nah, this is entertaining stuff.” Nene said, shoving a lollipop into her mouth from seemingly nowhere.

“My boy needs enrichment, let him fight the ginger, what if I make him fight a leprechaun in a future show? Fufufu.” Rui just chuckled to himself.

Emu turned to stare at Toya, and laughed. “They’re having fun, Toya-kun! Look at Tsukasa-kun's smile and Shinonome-kun's laughter!” She pointed towards the 2 boys.

And she was… right? Tsukasa was still yelling but he was also smiling the whole time, Akito was trying to fight back but he would also just begin laughing… They were having fun, and it was apparent.

Huh, they finally began getting along… that's— That's good! Really good.

“Aoyagi-kun, what happened?” Kohane looked at him. Of course she would notice how he physically brightened up at a thought, he was practically glowing, anyone could see it.

“Nothing… I just realized something, something good.”

“So, let the contest begin!” Emu put her hand up, signaling the start, and rushed to sit down in front of the stage to also witness the show.

While Saki and Rui both stood on the stage, everyone else sat on the benches for the Wonder Stage.

Kohane stared, mouth agape at the display of skills she was just witnessing, she mindlessly clicked on her camera at random times. Toya was the exact same. Tsukasa and Akito both turned to look at each other, and back at the stage, and repeated. They could not understand whatever the hell was happening before their eyes were real.

An just yelled louder and louder for Rui to win, which resulted in Ichika cheering louder for her girlfriend. Shiho and Honami were both on the same boat, and also cheered for their band member.

Mafuyu watched the entire thing like a hawk, while Kanade smiled gently, seeing at how interested her friend was. Ena just looked extremely lost. Mizuki just began cheering for Rui louder and louder, just like An.

Minori was switching between cheering for Rui or cheering for Saki. Haruka just clapped, unsure whose side she should be on. Shizuku mostly cheered and clapped for Saki, but occasionally she would say something along the lines of “You can also do it, Kamishiro-san”. Airi just clapped in a similar fashion to Haruka, but had the same expression as Kohane.

Emu began loudly cheering for both Rui and Saki all at once, which did not make sense… Nene just cheered for Rui saying he practiced enough for this day.

Both of them were still going strong, actually. Saki seemed unbothered, and Rui looked as if he was enjoying a simple stroll in the park. Good thing they all put a timer in case this goes on for too long, only 20 seconds left. It was simple for either of them to slip up, way too simple…

Saki tried moving around, trying to somehow catch Rui off guard while also keeping her juggling pace just fine. Rui settled for pretending to lose his pace, trying to somehow make Saki overestimate herself, and fail.

10 more seconds… so he's cheering for no one, huh?

9 more seconds… it wouldn’t hurt, right?

8 more seconds… this was a horrible idea.

7 more seconds… you only live once, right?

6 more seconds… he might surprise his sister, and make her fail…

fuck it.

“GO RUI, GO!” He yelled on top of his lungs.

Rui smiled far too wide, far too manically, like a cat who got the cream. Saki stared in shock, and immediately dropped one of the things she was juggling. Oh god, he really did just make his sister fail…

“WHAT THE HELL, ONII-CHAN?”

“AHAHA! It seems I have won, once and for all!”

Emu took out her whistle— where did she even get it from?— and blew it. The sound cut through air, like a knife cutting through the thick tension. “THE BEST JUGGLER IN THE GROUP CHAT… IS OFFICIALLY RUI-KUN!” She yelled

Mizuki stood up, and began yelling “THAT’S MY BOY.” while An began wiping fake tears saying “I knew he could do it…”

Saki planted one of her feet on the ground. “I demand a rematch.”

Rui chuckled. “Maybe another time, but for now, I’m officially the best juggler.” He smirked.

She furrowed her eyebrows, before she instead smiled. She stretched her hand out, and he shook it. “It was fun juggling against you.” He said.

“Hehe, likewise, Rui-san—”

“WHO WANTS TO PLAY SOME FUN GAMES!” Emu yelled.

Akito sighed so hard, as if he was trying to get rid of any bit of air in his lungs.

“Why are we hiding together?” Rui's gaze switched between An and Mizuki.

Mizuki opened her mouth. “Because, Rui…”

“Friendship is magic.” An finished.

He groaned. He should’ve followed Tsukasa-kun, or Emu-kun, or even Nene at this point, literally anyone was better. When the 3 of them get put together, it's like a shitshow waiting to happen, and all 3 of them are clowns.

He hopes Tsukasa found a good hiding place, his sister probably is prepared to turn over the whole stage to find him after the stunt he pulled today.

“WE WON TSUKASA-KUN!” Emu and Tsukasa high fived one another.

“YOU GUYS PARKOURED ON TOP OF THE STAGE. That’s unfair, right?” Airi yelled in confusion.

Somehow, everything was even more confusing than just the regular texts in the group chat. Everyone felt a bit more unhinged in real life, and she wasn’t even sure if that was a good or bad thing.

Toya cleared his throat. “Should we maybe play another game? One hide and seek round took two hours.” Everyone turned to look at him like he was crazy.

He held his watch up. 21:06, it really did take them 2 hours to play a round of hide and seek.

“It’s…It’s getting late, should we just go home?” Minori asked.

Tsukasa nodded. “Yeah, this was supposed to be just a dumb contest and also maybe playing some games together, but I think all of us forgot just how many people would be here.” Everyone nodded in union.

Akito's wrist bumped Tsukasas. “Today was fun bro, you aren’t…all that bad.” He mumbled the last part. The blond just laughed and ruffled the juniors head.

“ALL OF YOU GET HOME SAFE!” Everyone but Rui, Ichika and Saki nodded. As everyone walked off, leaving the 4 of them alone at the wonderstage, Saki turned to her brother.

“Onii-chan… Is it fine if I go to Icchan's house for a sleepover?” She pleaded. She used her best puppy eyes to stare, that she knew her brother was weak for, and a weak man he was.

“Of course, Saki! You girls just make sure to stay safe!”

“THANK YOU ONII-CHAN! GOODBYE ONII-CHAN!”

“Goodbye, Tsukasa-san—” Ichika yelped as Saki dragged her away from the stage.

“What are you still doing here?” He quizzically gazed at Rui.

The taller one just laughed. “Nothing, I just thought the stunt you pulled today was funny. Did Saki-kun do anything recently to annoy you? Is that why you cheered for me instead?”

“No…

I— I think I just wanted you to win. It's as simple as that. I just wanted you to win.”

The gentle wind blowing Rui's hair that very second did not help at all with the smile he was giving him. That smile made him feel warm, it made him feel secure, it made him feel… happy. Of course only Rui could make him feel this way, of course he could make Tsukasa's mind fog up and instead be full of pictures of him, of course he could make him short circuit.

“Tsukasa-kun—”

“Would you look at the time, I must—”

“Tsukasa.” Rui grabbed his wrist, when he pathetically tried to run away.

“Do you… want to spend the night with me?”

“...S-sure, yeah, okay!” Please let the night hide his blush please let the night hide his blush please let the night hide his blush—

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00:23
Stella: I’m still so salty @Showtimeruler won.

Showtimeruler: You shouldn’t have underestimated me. I am the Ruler of Showtime, the Showtime of Ruler, the—

mermaid_knight: you better not be writing that stupid riddle ass sounding thing you always do

Showtimeruler: How did you know :((((

SmilingDreamer: Because our best friends always know us the best!
That's how Tsukasa-kun knows when I’m about to try tackling him!

FIRE: Isn’t that called fast reaction time?

SmilingDreamer: …I guess :(((

MR_SHOWTIME: Our best friend bond gave me a faster reaction time!

SmilinDreamer: REALLY?
HURRAY ^^
WONDERHOY!!!!!

Amia: Man, I’d say some sly shit, but I’m so exhausted right now for some reason

VIVIDBADAN!: we shouldnt have tried switching spots mid game

Showtimeruler: If only you both chose NOT TO HIDE WITH ME?

VIVIDBADAN!: AYYY MAN CHILL!

Amia: @MR_SHOWTIME GET YOUR CAT.

FIRE: Ngl, he acts like a dog, ngl

Amia: @MR_SHOWTIME GET YOUR DOG.

Showtimeruler: Pfff leave him alone he's changing!!!
Before any of you get the wrong idea, we’re having a sleepover.

Amia: What wrong idea? ahaha?

VIVIDBADAN!: ahahaahw wht?
fuck im tired

FIRE: Stop swearing, thats my thing
and that purple haired freaks thing sometimes too i guess

mermaid_knight: so..

SmilingDreamer: Honk shooooo mimimimimimi

Amia: OH NO SHE SNOOZED

VIVIDBADAN!: YA SNOOZE

Amia: YA LOOZE!

VIVIDBADAN!: before i pass out
heres a beautiful photo i took of kohane, i should quit singing and become a photographer

FIRE: Id kill you if you quit NOW.

FotoHane: eheheh, and the picture i took of you!

its not that good because i didnt have time to actually properly take it :(

Enanan: Oh, that's gorgeous

FotoHane: thank you!
jfuddidj i should sleep
wait no
before i fall asleep heres a picture i took in a hurry while @Showtimeruler and @Stella were practicing

my camera died so i cant show all the pics yet :(((
i also cannot find the charged at all
anyways night!

VIVIDBADAN!: GOODNIGHT YALL

Showtimeruler: Goodnight.

mermaid_knight: night

FIRE: Gn

“It’s still so weird knowing you have a proper bedroom.”

“Fufufu, being a weirdo is the norm for me, Tsukasa-kun~” He winked. Tsukasa just groaned as he sat on the bed.

Sleeping in the same bed as his crush that he’s in denial about, totally normal, totally fine. This has happened before and there was nothing wrong! Then again, finally having to face his feelings now is making this a lot harder than it actually is.

They both just laid next to each other, their backs on the bed, the blanket barely covering them. Rui’s callused hand went to intertwine itself with Tsukasa’s, making itself at home.

This was fine, this was normal, this was survivable—

Rui turned on his side, to gaze at Tsukasa. God, with the moonlight illuminating him, he looked ethereal. He was screwed, wasn’t he? He’s probably gonna melt alive tonight, and turn into a puddle, with a lack of consciousness. That would be preferable actually, maybe then he wouldn’t have this dumb forbidden crush on his director, and best friend.

“Tsukasa-kun… are you finally ready to tell me just what happened during that dinner, when your parents were home?”

Oh, fuck—

“Rui, I—”

“Tsukasa, please.” His grip on his hand tightened. “You can’t just bottle this up, you can’t just keep doing this. Tsukasa, I’m begging you, just please tell me what happened that day—”

“Rui—” His voice cracked. “Rui, I-I… I want to tell you, really, I do, but I just can’t.”

“And that’s exactly what you need to stop doing.” His face looked like he faced despair.

“I can’t tell you, specifically, but I have told somebody—”

“Why not me? Tsukasa, do you not trust me? Do you not believe in me? What happened to the promise we made after the Halloween show, the promise of believing and trusting one another?”

“I trust you, Rui. But for now, I can’t tell you about it—”

“It’s already been so long, what are—” Tsukasa put his free hand over Rui's mouth.

“Let me speak please.” He removed his hand, Rui kept his mouth shut this time, good. “I can’t tell YOU just yet, but I have managed to tell… someone. Akito figured me out the day it all happened, and I came clean to him the second I joined the call with him. I managed to tell Toya about it, it felt good to tell him about it. I also know Saki has an idea about what's going on, just not the full image— Oh, and Emu figured me out the second she saw me face to face, the only option I had was to come clean.”

“But… w-why not me? Why can’t I also know the truth?”

“Because then everything would be happening too fast, and I can’t handle that right now.” He pleaded.

Luckily enough, it seems that it struck a nerve, or something. Whatever it was, it made Rui’s resolve falter and his eyes softened up again.

“Fine, okay, I’ll wait some more, I can do that, mhm.” He grumbled. Like a big, overgrown, child.

Tsukasa giggled at his director's antics. He let go of Rui's hand, just to open up his arms. “Come here, you overgrown manchild.”

The speed Rui lunged at him was actually impressive. Well, not really. He probably was waiting to do this all night, this practically became their ritual every time they had a sleepover which was fairly often. Laying down next to one another, just… talking, and then cuddling one another until they fall asleep. Normal friendship things, mhm, totally!

“Stop overthinking things, you stupidly radiant star. Just relax, and also sleep.” He said, as seemed to be trying to merge himself with Tsukasa's collarbone.

In Rui’s arms, he could finally be himself. He could finally relax. He doesn’t have to be Tsukasa Tenma, world future star, and the perfect actor. He doesn’t have to be the perfectly obedient son. He doesn’t have to be anyone. He can just be Rui’s, and Rui can just be his.

When the day finally comes, he hopes they can officially become something.

Chapter Text

@Amia has sent you a dm
08:28
Amia: @Rui are you coming to school today?

Rui: No, why?

Amia: Just curious
You’re graduating soon, right?

Rui: Yeah, good luck being alone for the rest of middle school

Amia: Not like you of all people made it any better…

Rui: We both know that’s a lie

Amia: Yeah
I’m just fucking exhausted
I also don’t like the idea of going up to the rooftop and not finding you there
It’s like
A part of my schedule
Just gets fucked up
Totally

Rui: Hm
I can’t control your feelings but…
We could just call? I mean, despite attending an elite school it’s gonna be the same as it always has been, so I’ll still be skipping.

Amia: You’re a bad influence

Rui: You’re friends with that bad influence

Amia: Yeah, you’re right

Rui: I still don’t get your username

Amia: Neither do I

Rui: Do you not want to talk today?

Amia: I do, that's precisely why I’m leaving school right now
The teachers wont notice anyways, I am not staying there for a second longer

Rui: School just started

Amia: Shut up.

Rui: Ok

Amia: I just realized
Why is your username @Showtimeruler of all things?

Rui: It just spoke to me, weirdly enough
I still do like shows

Amia: No wonder, you’re already weird enough

Rui: Hey!

Amia: You either act like a silly child or a hopeless adult
You’re the weirdest person I know

Rui: That's why we’re friends

Amia: Yeah
Have you been doing anything interesting lately?

Rui: Not really
Remember my childhood friend?

Amia: The one you watched a show with?

Rui: Yeah,
For the first time in forever we waved to one another

Amia: Omg…really? That’s insane…

Rui: Oh, screw you too

Amia: Sorry,
it’s just that for normal human beings that isn’t something…special

Rui: Well, I’m an autistic outcast, honestly what did you expect?

Amia: touche, touche
I mean, it’s better than just interacting with your parents and me
Right, my sister wanted to meet you

Rui: Oh?

Amia: She's finally home for a while, and I told her about the lamest little guy I ever met and she was like “I need to bully this kid!”

Rui: I
I hope you’re joking?

Amia: I am
But I did tell her I made a friend
A friend who weirdly enough supports me

Rui: Nothing against trans people, what can I say~

Amia: Still not officially out

Rui: You’re out to your sister and parents, honestly you could start dressing up as a girl in school and I don’t think I’d realize your trans

Amia: Is that supposed to be a compliment?

Rui: Yeah

Amia: Thats
That's something

Rui: Shut up
All I’m saying, is that you’re a girl, you should dress like one too

Amia: That sounds misogynistic

Rui: You know what I mean.

Amia: Yeah, just
Thanks
I know I’m bad at showing it, but thanks for being there for me
And thanks for accepting me for who I am
I’m just scared of how it’s going to be like when you graduate

Rui: I’ll always be a 5 minute jog away if you need me

Amia: I know, but still
It’s going to be weird without you

Rui: If the elite school doesn’t work out, which it likely won't
I can convince my parents to transfer me to your school

Amia: You’re gonna be a 2nd grader by the time I finally begin high school
Do you seriously think we’re gonna remain friends until then?

Rui: I’d be more shocked if I’m still alive by that point
But I’ll figure it out

Amia: Don’t
Don’t die
I don’t want to be alone

Rui: You won’t be
And I won’t
I made a pact that if it doesn’t get better even when I’m 18, I’ll probably do it

Amia: Please
Just hang in there

Rui: I can’t make any promises

Amia: I know
But try to, for once

Rui: You’re asking for a lot

Amia: I know
I just don’t want to be alone

Rui: Am I selfish for being happy about your circumstances being as bad as mine?

Amia: No, you’re just creepy

Rui: Awh
I was just happy because we got to meet :(((
So evil of you

Amia: Shut up
Stop playing with my feelings
Anyways, do you want to meet my sister, yes or no?

Rui: Sure

Amia: Okay, I’m coming to your house to make sure you actually go and shower first
Then I’m dragging you to my home

Rui: Ah, hygiene, a man's worst nightmare

Amia: No Rui, you’re depressed and have autism

Rui: Who doesn’t?

Amia: Not important

Rui: When is anything important?

Amia: When I decide it is
Like your hygiene

Rui: Awwww, cold hearted Mizuki has grown to like me?

Amia: Don’t phrase that like I’m a pet

Rui: Who’s a good kitty?

Amia: Certainly not me.
Fuck off

Rui: Oof! Such fowl language, the beast must be tamed

Amia: Oh, shut up

Rui: Said lovingly?

Amia: …maybe

Rui: Woah, you know I don’t swing that way
As in, you’re a woman—

Amia: No need to specify moron, you’re making it weird.
Anyways, I don’t mean it like that you bastard

Rui: How far are you from my home?

Amia: I’m literally here, open up right now.

Rui: OKAY OKAY!!!

2:34
Rui: Today was nice

Amia: Why are you bothering me?

Rui: Insomnia
And bored

Amia: Bother the bed bugs instead

Rui: I WISH
But they can't groan in disappointment at me

Amia: If we were roommates I would’ve hit you with a pillow right now

Rui: Omggg pillow fight!
The gal and her gay best friend, homotron 400!

Amia: …What?

Rui: Only name I could think of
I keep thinking of vacuums so its either that or homotron 400

Amia: I’d be terrified of you as a vacuum

Rui: Shit… me too…

Amia: God, you’re impossible

Rui: Yet you chose to like me

Amia: I know, it’s horrible

Rui: Oh, what a shame, truly!
Anyways, your sister was nice

Amia: I know
I love my sister

Rui: I can tell why
She's kinda like my mom

Amia: Huh
You’re right
Do you think my sister and your mom would get along?

Rui: 100%
Would be a shitshow, but it would be great

Amia: We should introduce them to one another

Rui: Not yet
If we’re still friends when I’m a 2nd grader and you’re a first grader in high school
Then we can do it

Amia: Weird deal
Then again
You’re always so weird

Rui: Fufufu
It’s my charm

Amia: …Yeah
Whatever, anyways

Rui: AWWWW I have melted the princesses heart yet again!

Amia: And I stabbed the prince til he bled to death yet again

Rui: Jokes on you, for I am God himself

Amia: Wtf, since when did you get a god complex?

Rui: HDHDJDH NOOOO
THINK ABOUT MY LAST NAME!!!

Amia: Kami— oh
It’s the Kami part

Rui: YES!

Amia: It’s kinda sweet how you still like shows

Rui: Yeah, I still love them, no matter what

Amia: Hm
I’ll miss you when you’re gone

Rui: I’ll miss you too

@Amia(Miz) has sent you a dm
8:03
Miz: RISE AND SHINE!!!

Rui: What if I just refuse?

Miz: NOPE! TEEHEE
Guess what today is?

Rui: The day I become president and force everyone to attend every Wonderlands X Showtime show?

Miz: NOPE! IT'S AN ANNIVERSARY!

Rui: Oh god no
Watch it be like, 5 years since I got diagnosed with autism

Miz: BDHDJSHSJSHSJ???? NOT THAT EITHER DONT WORRY???
Want to guess, or are you giving up

Rui: I COULD find the answer on my own, but I don’t want to… So, what is it?

Miz: Remember how back in middle school we didn’t think we would stay friends for so long?

Rui: Oh
OHHHH RIGHT

Miz: BFHDJDHDH
God, I was so weirdly mean

Rui: As if you’re a saint now

Miz: SHUT UP DHDHDHDUDH

Rui: Stop giggling pink thing
I’m gonna begin calling you chewed up bubblegum.

Miz: YOU’RE EVIL.

Rui: YOU’RE FRIENDS WITH SOMEONE THAT'S EVIL.

Miz: Hdhdhdhhd YEAH :((((

Rui: Take that, chewed up bubblegum.

Miz: My bestie is my biggest hater💔
All these fake people…

Rui: DO NOT—

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3:21
Enanan: I just chugged like, 2 energy drinks
Don’t try me, at all.

Amia: I’m on a call with her, and I can confirm, I’m scared shitless of her right now

Enanan: You better be.

Yuki: Ah, Ena is all bark no bite! No reason for you to be afraid, Mizuki!

FIRE: I SHOULD’VE MADE SURE TO MUTE THIS STUPID ASS CHAT
IT’S 3 FUCKING AM

Showtimeruler: Just say 3:00 instead

FIRE: YOU WANNA FIGHT?

Showtimeruler: I’d probably win.

K: Are they
Are they gonna actually fight?

Amia: Shit, ion atp

Showtimeruler: Abcd, efg hijklmno p

Amia: SHUT UPPP

Enanan: Burn the fucking
purple haired guy idk

Amia: Homotron 400
He came up with it in middle school accidentally, so now I just call him that

Yuki: That's… A certainly interesting name!

Enanan: Yuki

Yuki: Yes, Ena?

Enanan: Stop texting like that, or stop texting altogether, i dont care what you chose but if you dont take either of these choices
I will bite you.

FIRE: And I’m gonna kill you for waking me up.

Enanan: Shut up, unlucky genes

FIRE: WE SHARE THE SAME GENES?

MR_SHOWTIME: I feel like I was just on a weed trip

FIRE: Ever been on one, bro?

MR_SHOWTIME: No, but I’d imagine it feels like this

Amia: Senpai gets high on weed BEFORE WXS make a new show thats insane

Showtimeruler: Honestly, I think I'm experiencing the same thing.

Amia: Y'all getting high together????

FIRE: Make out too atp

Amia: Ehehehe
Slop—

Showtimeruler: You better not be typing what I think you are.

MR_SHOWTIME: ME AND RUI ARENT HIGH!!! OR GETTING HIGH TOGETHER!

Showtimeruler: But we are together...
Because we’re having a sleepover ahahahahaha!

Enanan: This hurts to watch

FIRE: You think?
I have to witness this DAILY.

K: They sure are a colorful bunch?

Amia: Colorful as in they share the rainbow flag, aka the pride flag, because they’re gay asf

MR_SHOWTIME: Alright, Akiyama, you have made enough assumptions today

Amia: HE CAN READ?
SHIT WAIT WIAR

Showtimeruler: Are you accusing my star actor of not being able to read?

Amia: NO
NO I MEANT
BACKREAD
AHAHAHA

Showtimeruler: Electric chair.

Enanan: I can yell really loud in her ear so she can feel pain

Showtimeruler: Oh, that sounds WONDERFUL!

K: Should
Should we put a stop to this, @Yuki?

Yuki: Ahahaha, maybe we should? But it might be hard!

SmilingDreamer: EEK!!
AHAAHHA NO THANK YOU, I’M GOING BACK TO THE MINES!

Amia: THE WHAT THE WHAT?

K: Excuse us?

FIRE: Fuck, I think im also on weed

Enanan: Holy shit, the Otoris take part in child slavery

Showtimeruler: Oh, don’t worry,
The children YEARN for the mines.

Yuki: How is this supposed to be less concerning? Hahahaha?

MR_SHOWTIME: Sadly, it really does seem like they do…

FIRE: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN—

“Rui, Tsukasa, if y'all dont stop texting right now I will kill you both.”

Rui clasped his hands together. “So cruel, Nene. We’re just telling everyone how both you and Emu-kun yearn for the mines!” The face Tsukasa gave him was priceless, also probably because he looked exhausted at the same time.

They went to sleep at a relatively early time in Rui's opinion! But they ended up waking up at around 3 AM because of the random noise from outside. Tsukasa was too panicked over what it could’ve been, which quickly also snapped Rui to his senses.

Now, his insomnia hit harder than ever before. On the bright side of everything, Nene was still up gaming. Rui knew she was awake because of the light from her bedroom window, and also because it seemed like she was talking to someone. A quick text sent to her on Nightcord, and here they were! Wonderlands X Showtime playing Minecraft together at an unholy time.

What a good sleepover, thank God they don’t have school tomorrow morning.

“Hehehe, this is so wonderhoy! Me and Nene-chan found even more diamonds!” Somehow, the smile on her face could be heard.

“Really?” Rui jabbed Tsukasa in the ribs in a teasing manner. “Tsukasa-kun is still building our home— oh wait, Nene, Emu-kun, do you guys want bunk beds or to share a bed?”

“BUNK BEDS!!!”

“Bunk beds, they’re fun.”

Tsukasa glared at Rui. “Why did you do that? Also, stop making it sound like I’m doing nothing, like YOU.” He pointed at Rui.

He raised both his hands up, pretending to be innocent. “Woah, this redstone mechanism and automatic mob farm will be very useful!”

“Right, and so will taming random cats and naming them after me.”

There came a random excited sounding noise from Emu’s mic. “TSUKASA-KUN CATS? RUI, RUI, CAN I ALSO GET ONE?”

“Fufufu… Sorry, Emu-kun, but the cats are mine.”

“You also can't share cats, Emu, I’m sorry. I will help you find one, though.” Nene quickly came to the rescue.

“Pfff—”

“Rui, stop laughing at THIS? They’re a couple, leave them be.” At this point Rui should begin taking count of every time Tsukasa glared at him, this night alone.

He wiped imaginary tears from his eyes. “Sorry, sorry, it’s just that she's very… Devoted.”

Nene's mic cut off for just a second, before she yelled fairly loud. “YOU’RE THE ONE TO SPEAK? YOU, OF ALL PEOPLE?”

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4:32
Amia: If anyone is online
Please, get Enanan to stop chugging energy drinks
Not even K can stop her

K: I tried Mizuki, I’m sorry…

Enanan: You did nothing wrong, K.

Yuki: But you did, ahaha!

Enanan: YOU WANNA GO?
THE AHAHAHA WONT SAVE YOU.

mermaid_knight: never play minecraft with the 4 of us
rui wont stop placing his bed next to tsukasa, for accuracy he says

Amia: Accuracy for what?

Enanan: How bad he wants to marry him?

MR_SHOWTIME: At this point, probably.
Rui makes a horrible husband, though.

Amia: YALL DATING????

MR_SHOWTIME: No?
We’re Emu and Nenes parents in minecraft now though

K: How did you both adopt your friends, while being just friends?

MR_SHOWTIME: Friendship is magic

Amia: I just got ptsd

Enanan: Gay asses

Showtimeruler: Tsukasa-kun spent the whole time building a home for our family… the best housewife ever…

K: Are
Are you both sure there's nothing going on between the two of you?

MR_SHOWTIME: It’s 4 AM, nicest way possible
I don’t think I’m aware of anything right now
It’s a platonic marriage we have, though.

mermaid_knight: doubt that, but aight

SmilingDreamer: Heheheehehe >:]

Amia: Ain’t no one gonna believe that…

Showtimeruler: SHHHH we’re going back to sleep. All of this mistreatment has exhausted the both of us, goodnight.

mermaid_knight: made sure tsukasa doesnt drool all over your shirt

K: How could that happen?

SmilingDreamer: Because Rui-kun and Tsukasa-kun are SUPER DUPER GREAT FRIENDS to the point where they sleep in the same bed >:]]]

Amia: I noticed a pattern
SHE USES >:] WHEN SHE’S TRYING TO SORTA COVER SOMETHING

SmilingDreamer: Cover? Cover what?
Teehee >:]

Amia: YOU JUST DID IT
IM NOT CRAZY
AM I?

Enanan: Don’t know, this 5th energy drink is looking good asf tho

Amia: Lil bro is gonna beat my ass for not stopping you…

Yuki: Have you tried… being more persistent, Mizuki? I heard it helps!

Amia: I HAVE TRIED, ACTUALLY, I HAVE.

10:03
FIRE: I’m blaming @Amia mostly for how my sister is right now, partially @K and @Yuki.
Seriously, she just kicked me out of her room just for her to then hug me outta nowhere and talk about how great of a brother I am

Amia: What if
Just what if
She loves you?

FIRE: SHE DOES NOT.
SHES GOING INSANE AND I DONT KNOW WHY— oh
OH SHE CHUGGED ENERGY DRINKS? FUCK

Airiofficial: R.I.P @Enanan I’M SORRY, I HOPE YOU SURVIVE.

Enanan: I love you, Airi.

Amia: Fuck, she really lost the plot now

Airiofficial: I LOVE YOU TOO
PLEASE MAKE IT
@FIRE IM DOXXING YOU TO OUR FANS IF YOU DONT MAKE SURE SHE SURVIVES

FIRE: JUST WHEN I FINALLY HAVE A FREE DAY
@Enanan CURSE YOU.

Showtimeruler: @MR_SHOWTIME notice how he's acting like me? Using words I used before? Our son is really flourishing.

MR_SHOWTIME: It’s far too early for me to deal with this
Way too early
I’m sleeping rest of the day away I’m not dealing with this

Showtimeruler: NOPE! WAKE UP SLEEPY HEAD, OR ELSE I’LL COME BACK UPSTAIRS TO USE MY NEW INVENTIONS ON YOU!

VIVIDBADAN!: i dont feel comfortable with the way he phrased it
AT ALL
let me leave LET ME ESCAPE

Showtimeruler: There is something wrong with today's generation.

Amia: Aight old man, pack it up.

Showtimeruler: BACK IN MY DAY—

VIVIDBADAN!: PACK IT UP🔥🔥🔥🔥

Showtimeruler: @MR_SHOWTIME DEFEND ME

MR_SHOWTIME: No, this is fun to watch, also I’m sitting next to you, you could’ve just spoke with me in real life

AT_VBS: Did you both have a sleepover?

MR_SHOWTIME: My director INSISTED we have one. So of course, as a world future star, I indulged in my director's request.

VIVIDBADAN!: awwww yall probably held hands and did couple ass shit

FIRE: WHY DO YOU SWEAR MORE THAN ME AT THIS POINT?
Anyways, I agree with An.

VIVIDBADAN!: AND HE AGREES WITH ME???

Amia: LIL BRO COOKED?

FotoHane: AND HE DIDNT BURN IT DOWN?

Amia: GEHDDUDHSUEBSIBEGDVDHD IM SOBBING EVEN SHE JOINED IN

FIRE: KOHANE
I TRUSTED YOU

FotoHane: JFHDHDUDDB im sorry akito!!!
but i saw the chance, and took it >:}

FIRE: This is somehow @Showtimeruler’s fault

Showtimeruler: I DIDN’T DO ANYTHING THIS TIME AROUND????

mermaid_knight: notice how he used “this time around”

CLO_VER!!!: i shouldnt be giggling over this so hard, but i am
im still so sleepy though… how can some of you handle staying up till that time? :(((

SmilingDreamer: WE’RE JUST FULL OF ENERGY!!!

mermaid_knight: special energy

Showtimeruler: Autism energy

MR_SHOWTIME: I’m…I’m PROBABLY not autistic?

Hisho: You’re one of the worst people in terms of social cues, and there are so many other things

MR_SHOWTIME: …Rui, do you agree?

Showtimeruler: We should probably get you tested, dear.

VIVIDBADAN!: WHY IS HE ASKING SPECIFICIALLY HIM???

Amia: Rui tends to know things most people don't

VIVIDBADAN!: LIKE??? YOU CANT JUST LEAVE IT AT THAT

Amia: Ehehe

SmilingDreamer: MIZUKI-CHAN IS RIGHT!!!

Amia: I LOVE YOU, YOU LITTLE SMILEY THING

SmilingDreamer: ^^

Appleconstellation: I think Emu-chan has a positive effect over most of us!

MR_SHOWTIME: OF COURSE OUR DREAMER HAS A POSITIVE EFFECT OVER EVERYONE, SHES A DREAMER!

SmilingDreamer: TEEHEE
TSUKASA-KUN YOU BETTER WATCH OUT ^^

MR_SHOWTIME: WHAT’S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN???

Showtimeruler: Fufufu~

MR_SHOWTIME: I’m quitting this troupe.

SmilingDreamer: NOOOOOOO

Showtimeruler: Are you really going to make our daughter cry?

mermaid_knight: ill cry too
just for emu

Showtimeruler: Are you really going to make our DAUGHTERS cry?

VIVIDBADAN!: tbh
tenma-senpai, divorce his ass and get full custody of tthe children
*THE

Amia: Get yourself a better man, senpai

Enanan: I offer to beat the shit out of that walking gacha life oc

VIVIDBADAN!: DBGDSHYSVSSUSBJSBSJDLMAOOOOO?????

FotoHane: I
I SHOULDNT BE LAUGHING

FIRE: YOU SHOULD THIS IS PERFECT

mermaid_knight: homotron 400, the gacha life oc that came to life.

Airiofficial: Are we just bullying him?

Stella: Every man in this group chat should be bullied… minus my brothers

AT_VBS: <3

MR_SHOWTIME: SAKIIIIIIIII

Hisho: In my opinion, all of the men in this group chat deserve to be bullied, Tsukasa-san especially.

MR_SHOWTIME: WHAT HAVE I DONE TO YOU?

visualprincess: shii-chan! dn’t treat tsukasa-kun lije that :(

Showtimeruler: God, I forgot to ask, but is @visualprincess injury healed?

CLO_VER!!!: YEP!!!

Airiofficial: Doesn’t mean shes any better at texting…

Hisho: I swear, I might have to teach you myself

visualprincess: REALLY, SHII-CHAN?

VIVIDBADAN!: AND NOW SHE TEXTS NORMALLY?

Amia: Tears streaming down my face

Showtimeruler: @Hisho please help your sister and teach her how to write

Hisho: Just because YOU said that…
Nope.

SmilingDreamer: AWWWWH RUI-KUN DOESN’T HAVE ANY BAD INTENTIONS THIS TIME :(

mermaid_knight: notice how she said “this time”?
this is one of the few occasions you can trust him

Showtimeruler: I AM WOUNDED.

FIRE: GOOD.

Amia: I’m gonna start holding tomatoes to every future show I attend

VIVIDBADAN!: OH GOD
NONONONONONO THAT SOUNDS SO
so genius…

AT_VBS: If any of you throw those tomatoes, and any of them hit Tsukasa-senpai, I won’t hesitate to make sure the teachers know the things you people have been doing.

Amia: That's so vague I’m SCARED

VIVIDBADAN!: he gonna hire a hitman ಥ⁠╭⁠╮⁠ಥ

FIRE: Ugly ass emoticon

VIVIDBADAN!: FUCK OFFFF

FIRE: WHY DO YOU SWEAR MORE THAN ME—

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VIVIDBADAN!: so, as i was saying

AT_VBS: No, Shiraishi, the answer is not violence.

FIRE: YES IT IS. FIGHT GIRL FIGHT.

VIVIDBADAN!: WHOEVER REPLACED AKITO, I LOVE YOU

FotoHane: it has been…hours, since this convo started

Showtimeruler: At least it’s not the “how many holes in a straw?” debate.
Seriously, me, @MR_SHOWTIME, @SmilingDreamer and @mermaid_knight spent DAYS arguing about it.

Amia: What was the answer?

Showtimeruler: “I’M LEAVING THIS TROUPE, I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE.”

Airiofficial: ALL OF YOU? ORRRR?

Showtimeruler: Honestly? Yeah.

SmilingDreamer: We all love each other VERY VERY MUCH! But the debate was very stressful :(((

penguinkrt: @VIVIDBADAN! What were you guys debating over?

VIVIDBADAN!: if a guy was theoretically in the wrong, and refused to listen to you even after you proved him wrong, what would you do? stay calm, leave the conversation, try proving him wrong AGAIN or the secret third option
beat the shit out of him

FIRE: I love that option, actually

AT_VBS: I DON’T CONDONE TO VIOLENCE.

Stella: You can tell Toya-kun CANNOT take it anymore TT
HANG IN THERE TOYA, HANG IN THERE!

AT_VBS: I don’t think I can, anymore…

MR_SHOWTIME: TOYA WE BELIEVE IN YOU!

VIVIDBADAN!: he just rises up from the grave he digged himself, and its like the second coming of jesus

Showtimeruler: You’re calling another man Jesus? NOT ON MY CHRISTIAN SERVER.

Amia: Oh HELL NAH
I could never imagine Rui just…hanging out in a church, being normal

Showtimeruler: Every building just serves to confine me. I must break free.

FIRE: Bro, if you blow up the church you’ll be titled a fucking terrorist

Showtimeruler: Eh

Amia: Nothing new for him

VIVIDBADAN!: HELLO???
WDYM NOTHING NEW????

AT_VBS: I fear that this server gets more and more concerning by day.

Stella: Toya-kun… Run
Run before it’s too late, DONT LOOK BACK.

AT_VBS: SAKI-SAN, TSUKASA-SENPAI!

MR_SHOWTIME: GO, BROTHER, ESCAPE WHILE YOU CAN.

AT_VBS: I’M NOT LEAVING YOU BOTH BEHIND.

STELLA: YOU MUST DO THIS.

AT_VBS: BUT
BUT

FotoHane: hes using caps again, its like hes a whole other being…

Airiofficial: He interacts with the Tenma siblings for one second, and his inner theater kid pops out.

visualprincess: its stikk cute
stilk
stjkl
stoli
stomx

Hisho: Stop, please

visualprincess: :((( IM SORRY :(((

Airiofficial: You made her sad >:(

Hisho: I have sister privileges.

Enanan: @FotoHane idk how you dont have any siblings
imagine not having someone to jump in the other room

FIRE: Imagine not having an annoying older sibling

Hisho: Imagine not having to deal with how noisy they are

Stella: I
I cant speak
I love my brothers

Amia: AWWWWWW
I LOVE MY SISTER MAN!
She's so cool, she's a bit of a loser but in a cool way

Stella: Loser siblings are so funny

Amia: BCHDJHD THEY AREEEE!!!

MR_SHOWTIME: Should
Should I feel offended?

Showtimeruler: No?

K: Goodmorning…

VIVIDBADAN!: BRO
bro its like 20-21 by now idk

FIRE: YOU HAVE A PHONE???

VIVIDBADAN!: YEAH BUT YK

K: Oh, I just took a short nap. I must’ve overslept.

Amia: Sure, K, sure…

Enanan: Hello, K, did you sleep well?

K: I did, I had a pleasant dream

Yuki: That's wonderful!

SmilingDreamer: …Eh?
You aren’t as scary, right now!
TEEHEE YIPEE!!!
WONDERHOY!

FIRE: @Showtimeruler you need to study this thing, quite badly

Showtimeruler: Bold of you to assume I’m not doing that already.
Everyday is just a research day for my troupe members, all of them are special in their own way.

Amia: Gonna share results, doctor Homotron 400?

Showtimeruler: NO.

CLO_VER!!!: AWH MAN :(((

Showtimeruler: You and @visualprincess may get them…

CLO_VER!!!: YAY!!!!

SmilingDreamer: SUPER DUPER WONDERHOY ^^

CLO_VER!!!: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

FIRE: ITS SO BRIGHT, DOC

VIVIDBADAN!: I CANT SEEEEEE

Amia: MY EYES, I CANT SEE

MR_SHOWTIME: OUR WONDERFUL DREAMER… SNIFF

Showtimeruler: Our daughter has grown…

mermaid_knight: i hate knowing you can write that now and its true in a way

K: What have I missed?

Enanan: SO much

Amia: A bit!

Yuki: Ah, Otori-sans energy really is blinding, ahahaha ^^

SmilingDreamer: EEK!

Airiofficial: So… So sleepy…

Showtimeruler: It’s fairly early

Airiofficial: Not for normal human beings…

Showtimeruler: Touche!

FIRE: @Airiofficial So real, I think my brain melted from how exhausted I am

VIVIDBADAN!: YOU HAD A BRAIN???

Enanan: Are you sure it didnt melt earlier?

FIRE: YOU
EUGH

MR_SHOWTIME: I think you have a brain, Akito!

FIRE: THANK YOU.

mermaid_knight: dumber and dumber

SmilingDreamer: Be nice, Nene-chan :(

mermaid_knight: im sorry…i guess

SmilingDreamer: Good enough ^^

Stella: Yall
It’s PERFECT stargazing weather today right now

MR_SHOWTIME: Wait, really?

Stella: HOW HAVEN'T YOU NOTICED?

MR_SHOWTIME: I’VE BEEN BUSY!

Stella: Sure…

Amia: The girls are FIGHTING~

Appleconstellation: Luckily enough, they are not, actually ^^

penguinkrt: Luckily enough? Would them actually fighting be very bad?

Appleconstellation: Ah, quite!

Hisho: They rarely have any actual fights

Showtimeruler: And when they do

Ichi/NEED: It is sad…

Airiofficial: I’M CONCERNED JUST HOW BAD ARE THEY???

FIRE: Probably a concerning amount?

VIVIDBADAN!: NO SHIT SHERLOCK

FIRE: YOU LITTLE—

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Amia: I’m eating these goddamn oranges
ngl
They’re good

Showtimeruler: And very healthy!

MR_SHOWTIME: Same goes for vegetables too, actually!

Showtimeruler: …Actually, no.
Just no, somehow, they’re not good or healthy.

SmilingDreamer: But they are :((((

Showtimeruler: I hate vegetables.

VIVIDBADAN!: only tomatoes suck, like real bad, i despise them

Amia: Why are we talking about this
What about my oranges

FIRE: Man, fuck them oranges

Showtimeruler: You
You did not…

Hisho: BURN THE MAN BURN THE MAN BURN THE MAN

Stella: GUARDS! GET HIM THIS INSTANT.

Ichi/NEED: OFF WITH HIS HEAD.

Airiofficial: I don’t agree with this,
But only because I need him alive for Ena.

Amia: I’m so telling her you said that
She's gonna be giggling and shit

VIVIDBADAN!: @FIRE look at what we couldve had if you werent such a BITCH

FIRE: WHY DO YOU CURSE MORE THAN ME??? ASKING FOR THE 88TH TIME

SmilingDreamer: 88?
Hehehehe
>:]

FotoHane: what is it with tsukasa-san and the number 88?
wait, am i allowed to ask why?

CLO_VER!!!: AHHHH so im not the only one curious??? ive been trying to figure it out for ages, kind of :((((

MR_SHOWTIME: OF COURSE ASKING A FUTURE STAR LIKE MYSELF IS FINE!
88 is my lucky number!

CLO_VER!!!: that…ONLY SORT OF EXPLAINED IT? tsukasa-san is there a reason, orrr? :(((

FotoHane: yes tsukasa-san, tell us!

FIRE: It’s like 2 kids asking their parents to explain what the meaning of life is

Showtimeruler: My parents gave a pretty concrete answer, actually.

FIRE: What kinda fucking parents you have?

AT_VBS: They must be interesting people, to have raised Kamishiro-senpai.

Showtimeruler: The answer is autism.

FIRE: What the hell is up with your troupe and autism

SmilingDreamer: We’re a bit…silly ^^

mermaid_knight: @FotoHane @CLO_VER!! its something related to the piano and the fact both of his siblings birthdays are 8 days apart from his

CLO_VER!!!: AWWWWWW

visualprincess: Hehehe, hes alwys been the sentiamentl type

Hisho: She's gotten better at typing

Appleconstellation: I’d have to agree!

Enanan: Wtf thats so sweet actually
@FIRE why cant you be like that guy

FIRE: WHY ARE YOU COMING FOR ME???
WHY CANT YOU BE LIKE THAT GUY???

Enanan: I’m a girl.

FIRE: Gender roles dont matter.

mermaid_knight: pov our dumbass leader the second we mention a new show

Hisho: Spat out my drink, WHAT?

Airiofficial: THATS MY LINE?

Hisho: Sorry, I think I sort of claimed it too…

Airiofficial: Nah, it’s fine!

Showtimeruler: Awwwww, siblings in law bonding!

Stella: Isn’t it familiar?

Showtimeruler: Whatever do you mean?

Stella: Ahem, juggling contest, ahem

Showtimeruler: UDHDIDHDUEBEIEBSISJSISJSIS

FIRE: Fuck, you broke him

Amia: R.I.P BRO

VIVIDBADAN!: I HOPE YOU CAN HAVE AS MANY GLITTER BOMBS YOU WISH IN HEAVEN!

Showtimeruler: You are one of the few people who I won’t throw glitter bombs at from heaven.

Hisho: What is your deal with glitter bombs????

Showtimeruler: Silly

Airiofficial: Yk what? Nice, concrete answer.

Stella: I’d say give this man a medal but I’m still salty

Showtimeruler: Please, let go of the grudge…

SmilingDreamer: SAKI-CHAN, NEVER LET GO OF IT >:]

Showtimeruler: EMU????

Appleconstellation: Oh, my… Emu-chan?

MR_SHOWTIME: DID OUR OWN DAUGHTER JUST BETRAY YOU???

Airiofficial: …Sorry, did I miss something?

SmilingDreamer: I’M SORRY RUI-KUN :(((

Amia: Did you not read the messages yesterday?

MR_SHOWTIME: As your fathers, we are disappointed, Emu.

Airiofficial: NO????

VIVIDBADAN!: that, explains it, actually
you, @visualprincess, @CLO_VER!!, @penguinkrt, @Ichi/need and @Appleconstellation need to be more active

Ichi/NEED: I’m a bit busy with practice most days than not

Appleconstellation: Same ^^
So sorry, we would be online more if we could.
I’m also a sort of caretaker, so I might be busy sometimes too

Yuki: Ah, Mochizuki-san, that's how you met Kanade, correct?

Appleconstellation: Yes, actually! I’m so glad we became proper friends since we first met

penguinkrt: @VIVIDBADAN! idol things, so sorry sometimes we don’t have energy to text :(

VIVIDBADAN!: eugh, fine, but one of these days we better meet up somewhere just to hang out

penguinkrt: What about next saturday?

VIVIDBADAN!: JDJDBDD YK WHAT? SURE!
FINALLY
A REUNION AFTER SO LONG

Airiofficial: Are we going to ignore @MR_SHOWTIME’s message?
“As your fathers—”?

Amia: Haven’t kissed yet, but somehow they have kids

visualprincess: Tsuaksa-kun, you must tellr me all abotu your kids when we meet up agdin

FIRE: Give her text to speech back

Airiofficial: We tried, trust us.
Either way, it’s fairly understandable

FIRE: Actually, you have a point

VIVIDBADAN!: SUCK IT UP GINGERRRRRR

Amia: LIL BRO FOLDED AHAHAHAHAHA
Wait no
He just gave up
AWHHHHHH

VIVIDBADAN!: WDYM?

Amia: Only Toya can actually make him fold, a little shy smile, and a cute little wave, and lil bro is blushing like crazy

AT_VBS: Oh?

FIRE: AKIYAMA YOU ARE DEAD TO ME DEAD RVUSVEUEBDUEBSJEJSOSNSKS

MR_SHOWTIME: Sighhhhhhh… you might be enough for my brother.

mermaid_knight: since when did their friendship levels increase?

Showtimeruler: …

Amia: Oh…

VIVIDBADAN!: …

MR_SHOWTIME: …

mermaid_knight: I KNOW ALREADY STOP, I DONT NEED THE WHOLE CHAT TO ANSWER WITH “...”

Airiofficial: …
NO FUCK IM LATE

FIRE: YOU SWEAR????

visualprincess: heheeh, airi-chan swears a bit, actually!

Airofficial: My idol image💔

VIVIDBADAN!: i hope miku has this nightcord group chat secure or whatever because if someone somehows enters it, all the idols digital footprints are uhhh screwed

mermaid_knight: us too, especially us

Amia: I think everyone knows Rui is a bit whimsical

Showtimeruler: OF COURSE I AM! INDULGING IN TOMFOOLERY IS BUT FUN!

SmilingDreamer: TOMFOOLERY :DDDDD

FIRE: Who’s tom, and why is he fooling around?

VIVIDBADAN!: idk

Hisho: I forgot to mention this before, but Vivid Street is actually very cool.

VIVIDBADAN!: HELL YEAH IT IS! AND SO ARE YOU

Hisho: Oh, stop it

Ichi/NEED: Hehe, she does have a point though

Stella: MHM!!! AGREE WITH MY AMAZING GIRLFRIEND

Ichi/NEED: <3

Hisho: Both of you agree just because we are childhood friends, and best friends.

Stella: NOT JUST BECAUSE OF THAT???

Appleconstellation: Shiho-chan, you can take the compliment at least once. I also agree with them ^^

Hisho: nfhdbjdbdksnsosns

Showtimeruler: She’s just like me fr???

Stella: Shiho-chan is better than you

Showtimeruler: Ah, this is discrimination against autistic people!

Stella: WRONG, BOTH OF MY BROTHERS ARE AUTISTIC🔥🔥🔥

Enanan: Who the hell showed this silly sibling the fire emojis

Stella: Found them myself, they’re fun and funny

MR_SHOWTIME: But Saki, I’m not autistic?

VIVIDBADAN!: why does this feel familiar

Amia: Take a guess

VIVIDBADAN!: hell no, i dont get payed to pick anyones brain apart, especially any wxs members

mermaid_knight: something against us?

VIVIDBADAN!: NO! its just that yall are WAY too special

FIRE: Was gonna also make a joke, but id get cancelled. Id also get cancelled because im a man

Stella: CANCEL HIM ANYWAYS, BOYS!!!

AT_VBS: Saki-san, let's not do anything to him for now? He's my partner, still.

Stella: Fair point… You get off the hook today, @FIRE

Airiofficial: Family dinner at the Tenmas must be interesting.

AT_VBS: It’s already quite interesting with the 3 of us. With Hoshino-san, Akito and Kamishiro-senpai this year, it will be even more interesting.

MR_SHOWTIME: Rui?

AT_VBS: Oh, sorry, I must’ve assumed something.

Stella: I’m sobbing its so obvious

MR_SHOWTIME: Oh

Showtimeruler: Fufufu, I’d be there to support Tsukasa-kun and keep him company as his best friend, right?

MR_SHOWTIME: PRECISELY, MY DIRECTOR!

Amia: It’s been too long since this gc has been made…

VIVIDBADAN!: this pains me
yk what else pains me?
tomatoes
tomatoes suck
theyre so bad why do people like them

FotoHane: an-chan, they arent that bad :(

VIVIDBADAN!: ily kohane, but i wont fold like a lovesick fool this time
i cant STAND them

FIRE: Then sit down

VIVIDBADAN!: JUST WHEN I THOUGHT YOU BECAME NICE >:(

AT_VBS: Akito can be nice, his jokes just don't land that well on everyone always.

Enanan: It’s the effort that counts! 0/100 Akito, you failed.

FIRE: FUCK YOU TOO I GUESS???

Enanan: You hate to see women win.

Showtimeruler: Are you perchance sexist, Shinonome-kun?

VIVIDBADAN!: werent we accusing YOU of being sexist not that long ago???

Showtimeruler: Times change.

Amia: Yeah, like how I was eating some oranges a while ago, now I went and got even more oranges.

Showtimeruler: At least we know you won’t suffer from scurvy?

Amia: Orange is such a nice color

Enanan: Oh FUCK NO

FIRE: SHE GOT POSSESSED BY THE ORANGE DEMON???

MR_SHOWTIME: WHATS AN ORANGE DEMON???

VIVIDBADAN!: AKITO

MR_SHOWTIME: YOU’RE A DEMON???

FIRE: NO.

mermaid_knight: my eyes hurt from the caps

Showtimeruler: My ears hurt when you go outside and call the world an “open world rpg”.

Amia: Thats
That's a joke, right?

MR_SHOWTIME: Sighhhhh

SmilingDreamer: Nene-chans just very passionate!

VIVIDBADAN!: thats certainly something to be passionate over

Amia: OH MY GOD IT WAS YOU THAT WON THE GAMING CONTEST EARLIER THIS YEAR

VIVIDBADAN!: OH MY GOD

Amia: FINALLY, NOW I REMEMBER

mermaid_knight: no… do NOT bring that up please

Showtimeruler: Ah, our daughter is such a talented gamer, @MR_SHOWTIME.

MR_SHOWTIME: I think we should stop calling Emu and Nene that

Showtimeruler: Hmmmmmm
Nope!

SmilingDreamer: NOOO ITS SO FUN :(((

mermaid_knight: we finally agree on something

Amia: Why do they always text one after the other

VIVIDBADAN!: istg their lives are a theater play

AT_VBS: Yes, senpais especia—

FIRE: Toya, ilysm but please if you saying anything the lines or “Yes, senpais especially—” im actually going to sigh so hard there wont be any air in my lungs left

AT_VBS: …

Stella: They say soulmates complete one another

Amia: This does NOT aply in this context

FIRE: Thank you, Toya, for trying

SmilingDreamer: Are balloon animals hard to make?

Airiofficial: What’s this convo change?

Showtimeruler: Obviously not! Do you not know how? I could teach you.

SmilingDreamer: :OOOO
YES! Thank you so much Rui-kun ^^

Showtimeruler: ^^

Airiofficial: Could make a grown woman cry…

Enanan: You’re 17

Airiofficial: PFFFFFFF

VIVIDBADAN!: dont say you are grown yet, when you finally become old you will regret it

FotoHane: an-chan, there will probably be a while till shes 18, plus theres nothing wrong with being 18

Amia: When my older friends turn 18 I’m texting them all “WHY ARE YOU TEXTING A MINOR? GET OUT!!!”

FotoHane: oh, OH, thats…

FIRE: KOHANE STAY WITH US

FotoHane: jm not sure anymore…

FIRE: HANG ON MAN, WE GONNA HELP YOU AND HEAL YOU FROM THE IDIOCY THEY’RE TRYNA INFECT YOU WITH

VIVIDBADAN!: HANG IN THERE, PARTNER

AT_VBS: You can do it, Azusawa!

FotoHane: thanks guys…
but its too late

mermaid_knight: i think she watched too many of our shows

VIVIDBADAN!: KOHANE NO, DONT SAY THAT

FIRE: ONG WE GONNA GET YOU HELP

Showtimeruler: Fufufu, our fans seem to be quite dramatic at time!

Hisho: The dark side of watching too many WXS shows

AT_VBS: Azusawa… won’t make it.

Enanan: IS HE THE DOCTOR???

FIRE: Please doc, you gotta try SOMETHING.

AT_VBS: We can maybe get her on the donor list, but someone needs to give away their brain cells for her survival.

Airiofficial: What, what am I watching?

VIVIDBADAN!: ILL DO IT. ILL DO IT, FOR KOHANE, FOR US.

SmilingDreamer: This is SO WONDERHOY!!!

AT_VBS: Then we can’t waste any time. Senpai, lay the patient down.

MR_SHOWTIME: On it. Toya, you think you can do it?

AT_VBS: With the help from the both of you? Yes.

Stella: We’re got your back, just make sure to operate on the patient properly.

Showtimeruler: Nene, pass the popcorn.

AT_VBS: Phew… That was quite difficult.

mermaid_knight: here

FIRE: DOC, BABE, DID SHE MAKE IT?

Enanan: AKITO WHY WOULD YOU BE DATING THE DOCTOR PERFORMING SURGERY TO HELP YOUR FRIEND

penguinkrt: I’m quite invested in this, actually.

MR_SHOWTIME: TOYA.

Stella: THE PROCEDURE WAS A SUCCESS.

FIRE: KOHANE!

Showtimeruler: So she should be fine now, right?

Amia: I have no clue and I’m EXTREMELY entertained rn

FotoHane: what happened, doc? where an-chan?

AT_VBS: …Who do you think gave you the braincells?

VIVIDBADAN!: My name is Akito Shinonome—

FIRE: FUCK OFF IT WAS GOING SO WELL

Stella: I’M SOBBING

Hisho: What did I just read

Airiofficial: Absolute cinema.

MR_SHOWTIME: I HAVE TAUGHT MY JUNIOURS SO WELL.

Showtimeruler: You have, Tsukasa-kun, you have.

SmilingDreamer: That was so fun and AHHH we should one day do a show together!

FotoHane: AHHHH that will be so fun!

VIVIDBADAN!: this was so fun to write ngl i get shows now

penguinkrt: I knew what was coming, but the ending shocked me.

VIVIDBADAN!: COME ONNN YOU KNOW ME~

Ichi/NEED: This was…something
Saki's acting was quite good, though!

Stella: Ehehehe, its the actor genes
our brother did quite well too, didn’t he, @MR_SHOWTIME?

MR_SHOWTIME: OF COURSE HE DID! Toya, I’m proud of you!

Showtimeruler: ANDDDD the poor boy is gonna fold.

Amia: Stole my line.

AT_VBS: Ah, thank you, senpai…

FIRE: I ain’t losing you too, man, snap outta it.

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@Amia(Miz) has sent you a dm
2:32
Miz: Rui, is it wrong I told Mafuyu to run?

Rui: I’m gonna need you to elaborate

Miz: I told you about Mafuyu's situation before, right?

Rui: You did, yes
Wait, you basically told her to run away from her mother?

Miz: I MEAN
It’s the only thing that ever helped me. When you graduated I didn’t have anyone anymore, so I also ran that time

Rui: Running from your problems never solves them, I learned that myself

Miz: But what if for others it helps?

Rui: For her, I think this advice might come in handy.
Then again, the only thing either of us knew was to run away, only now do I actually try facing my problem.
When the time comes, Mizuki, do you think you can tell Shinonome-san your secret?

Miz: Don’t
Don’t make me think about it.
I’ll tell her, at some point, but not now

Rui: She will accept you, you know that, right?

Miz: But there's always the chance she wont

Rui: I refuse to believe she's that type of person. Mizuki, if I can accept you, then so can everyone else

Miz: Yeah, but both of us have always been outcasts. We both get one another more than normal people would get us

Rui: Stop trying to prove me wrong, Mizuki, you need to know you finally have people to trust. Don’t try finding excuses to run away from them, and to hide, just be honest

Miz: You changed, you know that? If it was in the past, you would’ve just told me running away was a good idea

Rui: I think the both of us have been running for long, one of us needed a break

Miz: I’ll take one too, but not yet, I can still keep going

The world is ours
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7:23
Amia: I’M TIRED OF THIS GRANDPA.

Showtimeruler: THAT'S TOO DAMN BAD.

FIRE: Kamishiro-senpai gets older by day, and I’m scared the next time I see him he's gonna be wrinkly and old

Showtimeruler: I’M SCARED OF THAT MYSELF
DON’T MAKE ME THINK ABOUT IT

VIVIDBADAN!: his stupid teal streaks are still gonna be as visible as day even when hes old

FIRE: He just keeps dyeing them everyday despite being old

Showtimeruler: Newsflash, they’re natural.

VIVIDBADAN!: youre joking, right?

Amia: I don't think he is…

Enanan: Unluckiest genes ever oh my GOD???

Airiofficial: “It’s a baby boy! Congrats… wait, what are those teal things???”

Showtimeruler: Autism symptoms

mermaid_knight: STOP IT WITH THE AUTISM????

FIRE: You guys, apparently

MR_SHOWTIME: Not me! Haahaha

FIRE: Denial will only get you so far

VIVIDBADAN!: are we gonna gloss over the whole natural teal streaks situation????

FIRE: My streak is bleached, not natural like that weirdos

mermaid_knight: theres something very wrong with his genes

Showtimeruler: I’m telling my parents about what you just said, imagine how betrayed they’re gonna be.

mermaid_knight: NO YOU DONTDJDJDJDJRJEE

VIVIDBADAN!: FIGHT GIRLS FIGHT!

Showtimeruler: DID YOU JUST MISGENDER ME?

VIVIDBADAN!: …

FIRE: CANCEL THE WOMAN🔥

VIVIDBADAN!: OKAY GINGER PULL UP. ME, YOU, WEEKEND GARAGE, TOMORROW AT NOON.

FIRE: Dude
Tomorrow distant family is visiting, you expect me to fight you THEN?

VIVIDBADAN!: YOU HAVE FAMILY?

Stella: Onii-chan, we need to run while we can

MR_SHOWTIME: It’s too late for me, Saki…

Stella: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
TOYA
TOYA WE NEED TO GO WHILE IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOR EITHER OF US

AT_VBS: Go where?

mermaid_knight: autism at its finest

Airiofficial: What even are the chances of being autistic?

Enanan: Google says it’s 1 in 31 people

FIRE: Then how the fuck are there so many in this group chat?

SmilingDreamer: We flock together ^^ That’s also why we need Tsukasa-kun to get tested!

MR_SHOWTIME: I am SO neurotypical, please stop

SmilingDreamer: But :((((

Showtimeruler: Don’t make our daughter cry, Tsukasa-kun.

penguinkrt: I have a feeling this is just the start for the family dynamics

VIVIDBADAN!: oh, trust me, it is

AT_VBS: Should I be concerned?

FIRE: 100%

Hisho: Seems like it, it’s worse than Shizuku.

visualprincess: SHII-CHANNNNNN :((((

CLO_VER!!!: poor shizuku-chan :((

Ichi/NEED: Why does everyone keep using :(

Stella: Good
Good question!

MR_SHOWTIME: They were created for us to use, leaving an item on the shelf and never using it is just a waste.

Amia: His boy FRIEND got to him

mermaid_knight: let me leave.

10:23
Amia: I haven’t heard any explosions yet
I’m scared

mermaid_knight: me too, i saw him working the night away in his garage so im scared as to what hes planing

FIRE: Sorry, did you just say GARAGE???

VIVIDBADAN!: was he destroying his parents car or sonething????

mermaid_knight: nah, there is no car

MR_SHOWTIME: The garage is practically his room

FIRE: BRO WHAT????

VIVIDBADAN!: @Showtimeruler ARE YOU SERIOUS???

Showtimeruler: IN MY DEFENCE, I turned it into a regular room

mermaid_knight: regular room with props.

MR_SHOWTIME: They’re just kind of, hahxhduebdjdbjdndks

AT_VBS: Is senpai okay?

Showtimeruler: Tsukasa-kun sucks at hiding his phone while texting, it’s more surprising he wasn't discovered earlier.

Amia: R.I.P the better senpai

VIVIDBADAN!: we will totally miss your loud ass laugh and screams

mermaid_knight: rest in discomfort

FIRE: Just when he became tolerable, he had to die…

AT_VBS: Senpai, we(Vivid BAD SQUAD) will perform at your funeral

Enanan: Wtf are yall on???

FIRE: NOTHING. GO BACK TO SLEEP.

Enanan: I ACTUALLY HAVE STUFF TO DO TODAY???

VIVIDBADAN!: i miss my partner💔

FIRE: Imagine not having your partner in the same school

VIVIDBADAN!: ONE DAY, WE WILL FIGHT.

AT_VBS: One day, I’ll make sure neither of you do that. I’m also speaking on Azusawa's behalf.

Showtimeruler: No, let them fight. Sometimes, they need enrichment, just like Nene and Tsukasa-kun!

AT_VBS: Pardon?

mermaid_knight: YOU MAKE IT SOUND LIKE WE TRY KILLING EACH OTHER EVERY CHANCE WE GET?

12:34
Airiofficial: I think the teachers just want us all to suffer.

Enanan: What an idol-like statement, sure hope no one leaks your digital footprint.

Airiofficial: Ena, please DON’T.

Enanan: I’M JOKING I’M JOKING, I wouldn’t do that to you

Amia: What about me?

Enanan: Yeah, I’d leak your digital footprint the first chance I get

Amia: EUEGEHEUGEEHGEEGUEEG

Showtimeruler: Anyone hear that ugly sobbing?

FIRE: Yeah, I hate it.

MR_SHOWTIME: No?????

Stella: Onii-chan…

AT_VBS: He’s trying!

Stella: You’re right!

mermaid_knight: we need to give him a social cues teaching session or something

MR_SHOWTIME: But Nene, I GET social cues!

mermaid_knight: sure, you do

SmilingDreamer: NENE-CHAN STOP BULLYING HIM :((((

mermaid_knight: im sorry, emu

Showtimeruler: I sacrifice myself to be his teacher.

FIRE: Sacrifice?

Amia: You’d be JOYFUL.

AT_VBS: Can’t help but agree with Akiyama

VIVIDBADAN!: you look away from the both of them for one second and suddenly they are making out

Hisho: I’m so glad I don’t go to that school

visualprincess: It sounds like itf ne fun!

CLO_VER!!!: i want to deal with glitter explosions in school too :(((
itd be so fun!

Showtimeruler: I COULD make Emu-kun bring one of the bombs to your school! But it might be dangerous, and Emu-kun might get into HUGE trouble.

SmilingDreamer: But
But
But I
I wanna :((

Showtimeruler: Don’t be staring at your screen with those puppy eyes, it’s making me feel guilty.

SmilingDreamer: @MR_SHOWTIME join me :]]

Showtimeruler: No, stop—

Amia: What's going on???

Showtimeruler: FINE, YOU GET A FREE GLITTER BOMB, JUST GET TSUKASA-KUN TO STOP MAKING THOSE EYES.

VIVIDBADAN!: i just witnessed kamishiro-senpai admit defeat

FIRE: Thats crazyyyyyy

FotoHane: at least everyone knows his weakness!

Stella: I’m gonna exploit it when we have a rematch.

Hisho: Don’t let him win again.

Ichi/NEED: I believe in you, Saki!

Appleconstellation: …You can do it, Saki-chan ^^

Showtimeruler: I’m at a disadvantage.

Amia: I could cheer for you?

Showtimeruler: No.

14:58
VIVIDBADAN!: we officially escaped school.

FIRE: I don’t feel any smarter

VIVIDBADAN!: thats because theres nothing in your head to grow

AT_VBS: Shiraishi.

VIVIDBADAN!: …
im sorry.

AT_VBS: Apologize to Akito, not me.

VIVIDBADAN!: sorry, akito— WAIT YOU NEVER STAND UP FOR ME???

AT_VBS: …

Showtimeruler: Caught red handed, fufufu~

Amia: I love my queer little friends

mermaid_knight: makes it sound like we are accessories…

Amia: Good idea!

mermaid_knight: what

MR_SHOWTIME: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

VIVIDBADAN!: shaking, quaking

16:02
Airiofficial: I give up. @Enanan just leak my digital footprint I CANNOT do a stream today💔

Enanan: I REFUSE TO.

Airiofficial: THEN I’LL DO IT MYSELF.

CLO_VER!!!: AIRI-CHAN NO!!!

SmilingDreamer: I don’t recommend doing that :((
Think about More More Jump!
Think about all the wonderhoy things you all can do together :(((

Airiofficial: You always know the right thing to say…

Amia: We need to give her an award for being so silly and cute and whimsical

Appleconstellation: I highly agree! Emu-chan deserves a prize ^^

SmilingDreamer: AHHHHH EVERYONE :((

MR_SHOWTIME: WE SHALL MAKE YOU THE BEST PRIZE EVER!

SmilingDreamer: IF TSUKASA-KUN MAKES ME A PRIZE, THEN I KNOW IT WILL BE THE BEST EVER!

MR_SHOWTIME: EMUUUUUUUU

SmilingDreamer: TSUKASA-KUNNNNN

FIRE: What am I witnessing?

VIVIDBADAN!: 2 people matching eachothers freak

FIRE: Wtf i thought it was kamishiro senpai that matched tsukasas

Amia: Everyone in WXS matches each other's freak, some more than others, but still

AT_VBS: How do you know?

Amia: Insider info

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20:28
FotoHane: someone, stop me.

FIRE: Wait, WHY?

FotoHane: my wxs folder has reached 10000 images

Showtimeruler: HOW MANY PICTURES OF US EXIST?

FotoHane: wait
this isn’t our private group chat
oh

SmilingDreamer: SO MANY WONDERHOY PICTURES OF US?

mermaid_knight: i want a picture of tsukasa crying, if you have one

FotoHane: …ill send it in dms, now please forget about this

mermaid_knight: thanks

MR_SHOWTIME: ??? HOW DO YOU HAVE SUCH A PICTURE? WHO TOOK IT?

FIRE: Sorry, man, you aint gonna get an answer

MR_SHOWTIME: :(

Showtimeruler: I can trace back the picture and find out who took it, Tsukasa-kun, I can also delete it.

MR_SHOWTIME: Huh? No, it’s fine

Showtimeruler: But

MR_SHOWTIME: No.

Amia: Holding him by a LEASH

VIVIDBADAN!: DRAG HIM DRAG HIM DRAG HIM

Amia: Reminds me of lil bro and his boyfriend

FIRE: Toya does not have me on a leash??

AT_VBS: Why would I need to have Akito on a leash?

Amia: Sigh

Stella: The world should just remove social cues

Enanan: Is it even a social cue anymore?

Airiofficial: I feel like an outsider when reading all of this

Appleconstellation: I kind of gave up following what’s going on TT

SmilingDreamer: NOOOO it’s so funny :(((

Stella: I watched my brother get flirted with like, 20 different times, and yet he’s still in denial
It’s just sad

AT_VBS: Senpai is just trying his best, Saki-san

Stella: Yeah, you’re right, sadly

Amia: DWWWW we will make sure to fix this!

Hisho: Wait
How?

Ichi/NEED: Is this fixable?

K: After reading all these messages, I don’t think so?

Enanan: HELLO K!!

K: Hi

Amia: WHAT'S GOOD K???

K: Not sure, Amia

FIRE: Dry ass responses ngl

Enanan: THE ONLY THING DRY IS GONNA BE YOUR SKIN AFTER I MAKE SURE YOU’LL NEVER INSULT K AGAIN.

FIRE: WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN???

MR_SHOWTIME: I’m thankful Saki or Toya would never treat me like this!

Showtimeruler: Nene would probably do this to me.

mermaid_knight: i would.

Airiofficial: First, the teal strand thing, now this?

FIRE: Senpai gonna be CHOPPED.

VIVIDBADAN!: bold of you to assume he isnt

Amia: A face only Tsukasa-senpai could love…

Airiofficial: I’M CRYING???

Hisho: I hate how thats true

mermaid_knight: everyone knows that already

AT_VBS: I can’t help but agree a bit.

Stella: Sobbing stop slandering my brother

FIRE: Who says it’s him we’re slandering?

Stella: My bad, my bad

visualprincess: hrlp
i changed my phone into danish
i cant understand anythufn

Showtimeruler: Oh, god…

SmilingDreamer: Should I learn Danish to fix this?

penguinkrt: Can’t you just use google translate?

CLO_VER!!!: Shizuku-chan is bad with technology, the language situation is gonna be even worse :(((

SmilingDreamer: Give me a week to learn Danish, I’ll help the second I can :DD

FIRE: Can she actually learn a language in a week?

Showtimeruler: It’d be best not to underestimate Emu-kun.

MR_SHOWTIME: I have a feeling she can learn it in JUST a few days, actually

FIRE: HOW EVEN????

VIVIDBADAN!: spare some brain cells for us

Showtimeruler: Don’t listen to them, @SmilingDreamer

SmilingDreamer: Okay ^^

Amia: HE'S SABOTAGING YOU GUYS???

Hisho: This is why we need to remove the men.

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12:32
VIVIDBADAN!: AHHHHH IM SO EXCITED

Showtimeruler: It’s way too early for this

Amia: Oh you PESSIMIST shut up/affectionate
Anyways, what is it?

FIRE: An, calm the hell down for all we fucking know it could be something bad?

FotoHane: i dont think its gonna be anything bad?

VIVIDBADAN!: @Everyone

penguinkrt: Oh, I didn’t see the messages at first. What is it, An?

MR_SHOWTIME: WHATEVER IT IS, IT MUST BE A HUGE THING TO GET SOMEONE SUCH AS YOURSELF EXCITED!

SmilingDreamer: WITH TSUKASA-KUN ON THIS ^^

VIVIDBADAN!: OKAY OKAY SO
MY UNCLE FIGURE, THE KOTAKI TAIGA INVITED US(@FIRE @AT_VBS @FotoHane) AND A FEW OTHER FRIENDS TO TELL US A FEW THINGS BEFORE HE GOES BACK TO AMERICA

Showtimeruler: A few things, Hm?

SmilingDreamer: OOOOHHHH what if he gives you all advice, or says something wonderhoy like “I believe you guys can do it!”

FIRE: He is NOT that type of person

FotoHane: but hes not mean either, he mentored me, so!

AT_VBS: I’m left quite curious as to what it could be, that he must say to us before he leaves.

penguinkrt: While I don’t know the man himself, he has been a sort of huge part of your life, right @VIVIDBADAN!?

VIVIDBADAN!: YEAHHHH

penguinkrt: So maybe, what Otori-san said is right!

VIVIDBADAN!: AHHHH im just glad he wont leave without a word
like nagi
eugh im gonna scold her so hard when shes back

AT_VBS: Isn’t she older than us?

VIVIDBADAN!: EHHHHHHH DOESNT MATTER!

penguinkrt: Oh, I remember her

VIVIDBADAN!: MHM!!! AHHHH im so excited right now

Hisho: Makes sense.

Amia: I’d tell you to calm down but it’s a valid reason to be excited!

Showtimeruler: @FotoHane, @FIRE, @AT_VBS and @VIVIDBADAN! good luck to the 4 of you and your friends, I hope whatever he wants to say to you guys is only positive.

Stella: I wanted to wish them all good luck >:(

VIVIDBADAN!: AHHHHHH YHANK YOU SNEOAU

Showtimeruler: Too late, fufufu~

MR_SHOWTIME: Toya, is she okay???

AT_VBS: Just… very excited!

FIRE: Just like Toya when he hears you guys have a new show

FotoHane: HDHDHD thank you so much, kamishiro-san

SmilingDreamer: GOOD LUCK TO YOU GUYS!

mermaid_knight: good luck

penguinkrt: On the behalf of More More Jump! We wish you all luck!!!

Enanan: Good luck to the 4 of you! Akito, don’t make a fool of yourself.

FIRE: FUCK OFFFFF

Hisho: The same as Kiritani-san, good luck to you guys from Leo/Need.

VIVIDBADAN!: AGAHAHSHSHEHEHEHEHEH THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE

FotoHane: thank you all so much for your support!

FIRE: It could just be some useless news… but thanks for the support, anyways

AT_VBS: Truly, thank you all.

@VIVIDBADAN! HAS MADE A GROUP CHAT

@VIVIDBADAN! has added 2 other users

21:17
VIVIDBADAN!: im gonna be dead fucking honest
ive been crying all day

Amia: What the????
Are you okay? Did something happen? Or are you crying because something good happened?

Showtimeruler: If it was good news, I don’t think she would’ve made a private group chat.

VIVIDBADAN!: yeah, senpai is rught
im sorry i cnat text right now
my stupid tears are on my screen

Amia: What the fuck?

@Showtimeruler has started a call

Showtimeruler: Both of you get on right now, please.

00:52
Call has ended

Amia: I still can’t believe that happened

Showtimeruler: They actually still thought “Oh, let’s indulge this asshole in his stupid wishes, after he just revealed to our friend that her family member died!”
Even Azusawa, who is your fucking girlfriend of all things.

VIVIDBADAN!: i dont want to be mad at them, they arent bad people

Amia: They aren’t, but they’re stupid as fuck.

VIVIDBADAN!: i honestly dont know what to do
i was so excited too

Showtimeruler: Are you coming to school tomorrow?

VIVIDBADAN!: yeah, dont wanna worry anyone else
i wouldve added haruka but shes too busy being an idol, i dont wanna bother her too

Showtimeruler: You should tell her, at some point, but we get it.

Amia: An, lets eat lunch together tomorrow, alone.

Showtimeruler: If you guys want a third person, you guys could invite Nene. Besides being shy, she can be good at comforting or distracting you. Whatever you need.

VIVIDBADAN!: it doesnt sound bad… wait, why cant you join us?

Showtimeruler: I think I’m gonna have to be honest about this… An, I want to talk to Akito. I also want to get Tsukasa-kun to talk to Toya. I’m gonna need your permission before I do any of this.

VIVIDBADAN!: why wiuld you guys need to takl to them?

Showtimeruler: To actually tell them what they did wrong. They aren’t bad people, so it’s obvious that they didn’t think too hard about the situation and just how important her death was to you.
An, let us try to help you. Let us try to get you an apology.

VIVIDBADAN!: it wont fix anything

Showtimeruler: It won’t, but you deserve an apology.

Amia: I hate to agree, but you do.
You may not notice it at first, but them realizing what they did wrong would be a good thing

VIVIDBADAN!: …do the both of you really think it will help?

Showtimeruler: Maybe, maybe not, either way you will get a much needed apology. If you accept, I'll also get Emu-kun to talk to Azusawa-kun.

VIVIDBADAN!: fuck it, sure
at this point im so conflicted that having other people talk to them probably cant make anything worse than it is

Amia: :(((
Let’s have lunch together tomorrow, with Kusanagi-san too, okay?

VIVIDBADAN!: okay

Showtimeruler: Me, Tsukasa-kun and Emu-kun will handle this.

VIVIDBADAN!: its so hard to hate him too, like i get why he lied, but it hurts
it hurts how he decided to also be an asshole about it, telling us we will never beat rad weekend
god damn it

Amia: We can spend lunch tomorrow just insulting him, if that makes you feel better?

VIVIDBADAN!: sure

Showtimeruler: Take care, An. As your friends, we want to try to help.

VIVIDBADAN!: god, thank you guys

Amia: We’re your best friends, are we not?

Showtimeruler: I don’t know about myself…

VIVIDBADAN!: I’d be stupid not to see you as one, after today.

Showtimeruler: Oh

Amia: HSHSHSUD YOU MADE HIM LAG AHAHSHSHS

VIVIDBADAN: KAMIYAMA SPORTS FESTIVAL BFF SQUAD.

Amia: KAMIYAMA WHAT????

@VIVIDBADAN! has renamed the group chat to “KAMIYAMA SPORTS FESTIVAL BFF SQUAD”

Showtimeruler: Nene is gonna be SO betrayed to figure out I have other best friends…

VIVIDBADAN!: you signed up for this, weather boy. you shouldve stopped being so caring

Amia: I’M SOBBING IS THIS HOW WE’RE USING THE JOKE NOW???

Showtimeruler: …I don’t want to be weather boy?

VIVIDBADAN!: DEAL WITH IT.

The world is ours
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12:30
Airiofficial: You guys have NOT been that active today.
Like, at all.

FIRE: School shit yk how it is

Enanan: Sure buddy, sure…

FIRE: SHUT UP.

AT_VBS: Akito is right, we were just focused on school.

SmilingDreamer: They’re probably right, Airi-chan!

Airiofficial: …Fine, I guess it makes sense, sorry.

Showtimeruler: Don’t apologize!

AT_VBS: Precisely, senpai—

Chapter Text

“Toya?”

“Ah, Tsukasa-senpai?” Toya tilted his head, and closed his phone.

“What are you doing here?”

Tsukasa grabbed his junior's hand, making him rise up. The grip on his hand was… hard. It wasn’t like the typical grip when they occasionally were affectionate to one another, but it felt urgent. Just what could’ve happened? Is senpai alright?

Tsukasa glanced around nervously, before speaking up. “Toya, let's have lunch together, today.”

Toya perked up at that. “Sure.”

Somewhere else in the school, Rui Kamishiro asked the same thing of Akito.

“Let’s have lunch together, we need to talk.”

“...Sure?”

And in another school, Emu didn’t waste even a second before finding Kohane.

“KOHANE-CHAN! PLEASE LETS HAVE LUNCH TOGETHER!”

“Emu— S-Sure? What's the occasion?"

“I’ll tell you while we eat.”

They decided to sit down in the school courtyard, in a secluded corner, away from everyone else. It wasn’t a sunny day, in fact you could see rain clouds in the distance. There were a few people out, Toya could recognize some of his other seniors too, but no Kamishiro-senpai in sight all day, huh?

As they both sat down on a bench, Tsukasa turned to him. “Toya, I heard about what happened yesterday.” His tone was suddenly serious. Much quieter than normal too, actually.

“I was going to tell you. I’m sorry if you feel disappointed that we lost, we really—”

Tsukasa glared at him. “Is that seriously what you focus on?” He sighed. “Toya, listen up, and I’m only going to say this once.” He put both of his hands on his shoulders. It wasn’t a painful grip, but it was enough to hold him in place.

“Toya, I know what happened to Shiraishi. Her finding out that the woman she viewed as an aunt was dead all along, and the people she grew up alongside with lied to her? It was… cruel, and I wasn’t even there. That Taiga guy, whatever, just served to humiliate you guys because he was bitter. I expected much better of you, Akito and Azusawa. Based on what I heard, you followed Akito's lead blindly, despite him being in the wrong. Toya, your friend was grieving, and the 3 of you prioritized singing over her mental health.”

This… It hurt, it hurt having to hear it being said out loud. It hurt realizing just how wrong he was. It hurt to know he was guilty. It hurt to know that Tsukasa of all people was disappointed in him, anyone but him would’ve been better.

Tsukasa lightly squeezed his shoulders. “I’m not mad at you. I know you weren’t sure what to do during that situation, but I need you to know what you did was wrong.”

He stared at his hands, which were on his lap, guiltily. “I know, I’m so stupid— It shouldn’t have taken me so long to realize.” He failed his friend, huh?

The older ruffled his hair a bit. “You aren’t stupid, Toya, you were put into a situation you didn’t want to be in, or could handle. Even so, I need you to understand that Shiraishi was devastated. She was grieving, Toya. Her relationship with Nagi…

Toya, if I died, what would you do?”

If… Senpai died? What would he do if he died? What kind of question is that?

“They were close, Toya, probably as close as us even. We aren’t related by blood, but we still have a deep bond. I want you to put yourself into her shoes, imagine if I died instead. Imagine that Saki and everyone else lied to you about my death, saying I was away training to become a better actor. Toya, learning that it was all a lie, and that you’ll never see me again… wouldn’t it hurt— TOYA?”

He hugged Tsukasa, not because he was hurt, but because of a stupid thought.

He should’ve checked on Shiraishi. He should’ve made sure she was fine. If losing Nagi could compare to him losing Tsukasa… He was a bad friend. He should’ve at least checked on her this morning, he should’ve asked her how she was, he should’ve asked her if she was fine, if she wanted to talk.

“It's your life, so you should live it your way. If you don't like it, then just say so!” said a young boy. His uniform was black, and he looked tired. Despite everything, he was the closest thing he had to family.

“I-I’m sorry.” He gripped him tighter. The idea of losing him hurt. “I’ll apologize to her… I’ll set things straight, I’m so sorry.”

Tsukasa apologetically rubbed his back. “Don’t apologize to me. Save it for Shiraishi, okay? I know she will forgive you, you guys are friends anyways.”

“Ah, the rooftop’s nice, isn’t it?”

Akito crossed his arms. “Cut the crap, I know damn well you have something to tell me.”

Kamishiro-senpai smiled at him, but in an eerie fashion. It wasn’t like his normal, smug looking smile. Everything felt off. Toya being taken away by Tsukasa-senpai, Kamishiro-senpai asking him to eat lunch together? Also, he hasn’t seen An at all today.

“Fufufu, Shinonome-kun is so direct!” He laughed, but it was clearly fake. “Very well then! You obviously remember yesterday, no?”

Well, this is just confusing now. “Yeah, obviously?”

“What the fuck were you thinking?”

Okay, wow, he does not curse. What the hell happened? “What do you mean? Did I do something wrong?”

“Oh, I don’t know. Your friend was grieving the death of someone important, yet instead of comforting her, you decided to lead the rest of your group. You decided that going against that asshole would be a good opportunity to show off your skills—”

“THATS NOT WHAT IT WAS ABOUT.”

“Then what was it about, hm? Shinonome-kun, you know what you did wrong. Imagine losing a family member, finding out they were dead all along, would you just gloss over it? Would you be happy if your friends ignored it, and your declining mental state?” His tone remained steady. His face didn’t show any emotion. It was cold, so very cold.

His throat felt dry. “...No. I wouldn’t be happy.”

Rui raised an eyebrow at his guilty expression. Not impressed, but not judging him either.

“You need to apologize. I don’t care that it won’t fix anything, Shiraishi deserves at least an apology.” His tone softened a bit, compared to earlier.

Akito stared at the rain clouds coming their way. They matched the day's mood. He deserved this, and it was clear.

Not once did he think he should apologize, not once did he think about what he did wrong. He should’ve taken notice. Just when he found a place to belong, people who wanted him, he just ended up pushing one of them away accidentally, and hurting them.

“I will, not now, but I will. I’ll apologize before practice.”

Kamishiro-senpai smiled at him, genuinely. “I’m glad.”

Emu patted the empty seat next to her, and Kohane moved to sit down.

“I don’t think I need to explain why I wanted to have lunch alone with you.” Her tone wasn’t as bubbly. It was soft, but it wasn’t her regular one.

Kohane stared a bit at her in confusion, before it clicked. “...Oh, is it because of yesterday?”

Emu nodded. “I’m not going to point out everything, because I know you well enough. I know you have an idea of what you did wrong, don’t you?” She tilted her head.

She was right. Kohane knew what she did wrong, she knew she hurt An-chan. She knew she shouldn’t have followed Shinonome-kun's lead. She should’ve comforted An, but the chance to go against Taiga was right there… She shouldn’t have been blinded by a stupid opportunity.

She began fidgeting in her seat. “I know, I know I hurt An-chan.”

Emu smiled, still so gentle. “Thats good, you should apologize, you know? It may not fix everything, but it might cheer her up a bit.”

This time, it was Kohane's turn to smile. “Okay, I’ll do that. Thank you, Emu-chan.”

“Hehehe, it was nothing. Let’s enjoy lunch now!”

Toya rushed out of school. This time, he didn’t wait for Akito. He knew An was already at Weekend Garage, so the only thing he did was rush to get there first. He wanted to apologize to her before Akito, before Azusawa, before they both realized what they also did wrong.

He wanted to apologize before practice, he wanted to set things straight before they could go back to normal, he wanted to admit his mistake. He was wrong, and he felt guilty, but he was going to set things straight again.

He walked down the street he grew used to, the distinctive area felt like home. It was like a welcome mat put in front of the door. The Vivid Street greeted him.

He pushed the door to Weekend Garage open. He must have been very lucky, because Ken was nowhere to be seen, and the only other person there was Shiraishi.

“Shiraishi, can we talk?”

She quickly turned around, eyes blown open at his arrival. “You’re very early?”

He didn’t budge. “Can we talk?”

She seemed to become nervous. “...Sure, there's no one here but us, so just say it. Dad closed the cafe for today, and said he had something to do today.”

Toya relaxed a bit at that. If he fumbled his apology, no one will be there to witness it. He took a deep breath in, preparing for what he was about to say. Since the talk with senpai, he has been thinking all day about what to say to her, about how to apologize.

“Shiraishi, I’m sorry.”

“...Eh?” An looked like a fish out of water.

Toya's face remained serious. “I’m sorry for what I did yesterday, I should’ve taken your feelings into account. I know now just how much Nagi-san must’ve meant to you, and I’m sorry. I should’ve comforted you, and allowed you to grieve.”

Her shoulders began shaking. Despite the tears you could see forming, she was smiling. “So it did work… Toya, thank you for apologizing. I won’t promise that everything will be perfect again, but I’m just happy you realized your mistake. Thank you for apologizing, I think I needed it—”

The door to the cafe slammed open, there stood Akito, with Kohane behind him. “You beat us to it.”

An’s gaze switched between Toya, Akito and Kohane. She seemed more shocked at the fact that Akito and Kohane got there so soon, too. All of them came earlier than normal, and it was for one singular goal.

To apologize.

Kohane moved from Akito, to hug An. “An-chan, I’m so sorry about yesterday. I’m so sorry I didn’t comfort you, or that I just refused to talk to you after everything! I’m so sorry, An-chan.” Kohane wailed a bit.

Toya noticed how Akito hugged himself tighter. He was clearly guilty. Toya locked eyes with him, and smiled, it seemed to do the job because Akito wasn’t as tense anymore.

As Kohane let go of An, Akito stepped forward. “I’m sorry for being an asshole. I shouldn’t have been blinded by that stupid opportunity. That fucking bastard just told you probably the most devastating news of your life, I should’ve punched him instead of indulging in his stupid request. An, I’m sorry. I know this won’t fix shit, but I want you to know we are here for you, and we are sorry.” Akito lightly punched her shoulder.

Now, you could easily see the tears streaming down her face. She wasn’t sad, though, she was grinning. She was happy, maybe even relieved. Seeing her smile like this again felt… normal.

An opened up her arms, signaling for the 3 of them to get in. “I-If the 3 of you don’t come here right now, I’ll cry eve— even harder.”

Kohane lunged herself into her arms. Akito playfully rolled his eyes, but still joined the hug. Toya just chuckled, before joining the rest of his friends.

Yeah, this felt right.

“I forgive you all. Now, let’s sing till our throats hurt.” Said An, but her words were a bit muffled by the 3 people in her arms.

Toya smiled. “Idealy not, let's just try improving.”

“Booo, lame.”

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14:19
VIVIDBADAN!: i refuse to keep talking about this.

Amia: Yuh uh

FIRE: @AT_VBS @MR_SHOWTIME defend me on this

AT_VBS: On what?

MR_SHOWTIME: wht is ut

FIRE: …
Uh, Senpai you aight?

MR_SHOWTIME: No

mermaid_knight: at least hes honest?

Stella: Yeah, that’s it.
Onii-chan, it’s time to stop composing.

Amia: Oh, God, no… it’s just like @K

Enanan: Oh no

FIRE: I wanted y'all to be on my side,
i want kamishiro-senpai to be put on trial.

MR_SHOWTIME: WHAT?

Amia: Wrong thing to say, lil bro TT

Showtimeruler: Free me, I’m INNOCENT.

MR_SHOWTIME: …@FIRE I don’t think this is a good idea?

Showtimeruler: THIS IS WHY YOU’RE MY FAVORITE.

SmilingDreamer: What about me and Nene-chan, Rui-kun? :(

Showtimeruler: Shhhh, you guys are our sweet adopted daughters.

MR_SHOWTIME: We’re still talking about Minecraft, right?

VIVIDBADAN!: @FIRE take that aint no one on your side

AT_VBS: Akito, I want to agree with you, but I don’t think there's a reason to.

Airiofficial: Actually… he has a point, not a strong one but it’s still a point.

Amia: OKAY, @everyone DO WE PUT RUI ON TRIAL?

K: No?

Enanan: Goodmorning K!!!
Also yes

Stella: PUT HIM ON TRIAL.

MR_SHOWTIME: At this point, sure, he needs to be stopped

Showtimeruler: TSUKASA-KUN?

VIVIDBADAN!: nuh uh

FIRE: Faker 💔 Anyways yes

Hisho: Yes.

AT_VBS: …Sure.

SmilingDreamer: I’M SORRY RUI-KUN, BUT IT’D BE FUN.

Showtimeruler: EMU-KUN?

mermaid_knight: yeah

Amia: Btw I’m voting yes

Showtimeruler: Nene…

Airiofficial: Sure!

FotoHane: no?

CLO_VER!!!: i dont think he needs to be put on trial, hes nice :(

FIRE: He also is probably the reason we can’t use the science classroom on the second floor anymore

Airiofficial: He what the what?

visualprincess: no!

penguinkrt: Ah, I apologize, Kamishiro-san, but I vote yes.

Showtimeruler: That’s completely valid, Kiritani-san.

Appleconstellation: I don’t think I’m going to vote, sorry! ^^

SmilingDreamer: That’s fine, Honami-chan :DDD

Ichi/NEED: I’m not trying to be biased… but yes.

Amia: @Yuki?

Enanan: Is she even online?

K: Ah, Yuki left a few minutes ago, remember she doesn’t have much time?

Amia: Eughhh yeah :((

SmilingDreamer: Asahina-senpai is busy?

K: You could say that

Amia: Eugh, it still sucks… ANYWAYS @everyone anyone here willing to defend Rui and anyone here willing to become a prosecutor?

VIVIDBADAN!: since were putting him on trial anyways…
CAN I BE PROSECUTOR?

Showtimeruler: Traitors, all around me.

FIRE: Do any of us even know how trials work?

Enanan: Look me dead in the eyes, do you actually expect us to?

Showtimeruler: I know how they work, I just refuse to tell anyone here.

FIRE: CAN I BE PROSECUTOR OR WHATEVER INSTEAD?

Amia: NU UH, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
I’m the judge btw

Hisho: What’s he on trial for, even?

FIRE: Blowing up our schools science classroom, we can’t even use it anymore man

Showtimeruler: I’M TELLING YOU, IT WAS NOT ME.

VIVIDBADAN!: EVERYTHING YOU SAY WILL BE HELD AGAINST YOU.

MR_SHOWTIME: I’m not offering myself to be Rui's lawyer. I want him to be proven innocent this time, but I won’t be trying to defend him

AT_VBS: I
I’ll do it.

FIRE: TOYA?

VIVIDBADAN!: OHOHOHO YOU’RE ON, TEXTURE BOY

K: What does that mean?

Enanan: I don’t know, K, I really do not

Amia: AHEM. COURT IS IN SESSION, @everyone!
Prosecutor, you may speak first.

VIVIDBADAN!: thank you, your honor. so, kamishiro-senpai has been taken to trial because everyone thinks he's the reason the science classroom is no longer usable.

Amia: Hm, very well then! @AT_VBS anything to say about your client?

AT_VBS: Yes, your Honor! My client was not behind the explosion, in fact, he has an alibi!

Airiofficial: They’re bringing up alibis and everything TT

Showtimeruler: I do?

VIVIDBADAN!: he does?

Amia: You may continue speaking, Aoyagi.

AT_VBS: Yes, I remember seeing him and Senpai together at the time of the explosion.

MR_SHOWTIME: OHHH right…

Amia: Ohohohoho would you look at that?

VIVIDBADAN!: YOUR HONOR!

Amia: YES?

VIVIDBADAN!: PERMISSION TO SPEAK?

Amia: PERMISSION GRANTED!

FIRE: This is SO not how court works

VIVIDBADAN!: what if they were scheming together?

AT_VBS: OBJECTION.

Enanan: THIS IS GETTING HEATED.

AT_VBS: Your Honor, let’s bring Tsukasa-senpai to the stand, to hear his alibi too. If this is not an issue.

Amia: Request granted, my boy.

MR_SHOWTIME: Oh no

mermaid_knight: oh hes gonna screw this up im so sure

Stella: Give Onii-chan a chance!

Amia: Future star boy, you may begin your statement

MR_SHOWTIME: Yes, your Honor. So as we know, the science classroom blew up during the lunch break. Me and Rui spent the entirety of lunch on the rooftop, so how could he have blown up the classroom?

VIVIDBADAN!: HOLD IT! what if he placed a timed bomb? or what if he had a device?

AT_VBS: That’s wrong! Kamishiro-senpai came late to school today, so he wouldn’t have had time to place said bomb.

Airiofficial: Does anyone have popcorn?

Enanan: Here *throws popcorn at you*

Airiofficial: YOU HIT MY EYE?

VIVIDBADAN!: BUT HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS?

Enanan: I’M SORRY

AT_VBS: Your Honor, may we also bring my partner up to the stand?

Amia: Yes.

Enanan: LMAOOOO GOOD LUCK AKITO

mermaid_knight: if tsukasa didnt screw it up, you will

SmilingDreamer: WOOOO GO TOYA-KUN YOU CAN DO IT!

FIRE: Uh, yeah, so may I speak?

Amia: Ahem, you will only address me using “your Honor”.

FIRE: FUCK FINE, YOUR HONOR MAY I PLEASE SPEAK?

Amia: Fowl language, -10 points, anyways yes you may.

penguinkrt: Why are we keeping points?

K: Maybe they’re getting graded on acting?

FIRE: So like a while after the first hour began, i went to the bathroom and on my way i saw senpai RUNNING for his life and when i stopped him to ask why, he said he was running late, and i told Toya later at lunch about this

VIVIDBADAN!: OBJECTION! what if he was running late because he placed the bomb?

FIRE: Dude, I saw him entering the school

VIVIDBADAN!: why did you take the bathroom near the school entrance? its so far away from your class???

FIRE: I got too bored I needed a stroll

AT_VBS: Akito, we will talk about this.

FIRE: Oh no

AT_VBS: Anyways, your Honor, as you can see, my client is obviously not guilty.

Amia: Hmmm, you have a point, but then… who blew up the classroom?

mermaid_knight: could be a random other student, or tsukasa

MR_SHOWTIME: IT WOULD NOT BE FITTING OF A STAR TO DO SUCH A THING!

Amia: WE’RE CHANGING JOBS, @everyone, WE’RE BECOMING DETECTIVES.

FIRE: Nu uh

VIVIDBADAN!: yuh uh

Amia: So, let's investigate every Kamiyama student in this group chat. Rui is innocent, Tsukasa-senpai is also looking to be innocent, the other suspects we have are:
@FIRE
@VIVIDBADAN!
@AT_VBS
@mermaid_knight

VIVIDBADAN!: its akito

FIRE: If an accuses me it's her.

AT_VBS: It’s likely not anyone in this group chat?

SmilingDreamer: HUSH NOW! What did the four of you do during lunch? And what was your last lesson before lunch?

Appleconstellation: Is Emu-chan investigating now?

SmilingDreamer: WA HA HA! YES! ME AND MY HUMBLE ASSISTANT @MR_SHOWTIME ARE ON THE CASE!

MR_SHOWTIME: WHAT?

FotoHane: does he never catch a break?

CLO_VER!!!: poor tsukasa-san D:

visualprincess: you csn do it, tsukasa-kun!

CLO_VER!!!: YEAH! YOU CAN DO IT, TSUKASA-SAN!

MR_SHOWTIME: Such wonderful fans, I could cry…

FIRE: STOP GETTING CARRIED AWAY BY FRIENDSHIP?

SmilingDreamer: OY! DON’T TREAT MY ASSISTANT LIKE THAT. You only speak when I let you.

Showtimeruler: Fufufu? Emu-kun taking charge?

SmilingDreamer: YES :D
@FIRE you speak first.

FIRE: FINE.
As Toya said earlier, we had lunch together, and as yk im not as scheming as senpai so apart from me roaming around the school during the first period i didnt do shit

SmilingDreamer: TOYA-KUN! Can you confirm, once more?

AT_VBS: Yes, ma’am! He was with me the whole time.

Stella: Onii-chan, our brother has grown…

MR_SHOWTIME: He has grown into a great actor… he truly is one of us!

AT_VBS: bdhdbdudhskanaohwyegeurveiegeudbxkaiwgdkdy

Airiofficial: That’s not worrying, at all!

SmilingDreamer: ASSISTANT! You know what to do.

MR_SHOWTIME: YES MA’AM! @VIVIDBADAN! Where were you during lunch?

VIVIDBADAN!: im gonna be dead honest, i slept during lunch

MR_SHOWTIME: Slept during lunch?

VIVIDBADAN!: you see, class was so boring i literally fell asleep because of the substitute we had today, and literally no one woke me up

Amia: This is a great time to say, I drew on her face and ate my lunch next to the sleeping beauty <3

FotoHane: oh, thats why she came in with her face looking like that…

Showtimeruler: You could’ve eaten lunch anywhere else, but you chose a sleeping human being?

FIRE: OH MY GOD HER FACE LMAOOO i just remembered

K: Why is the last part phrased like that?

FIRE: It’s like hes trying to confirm shes a human being or something

Hisho: She seemed human enough when I met her…

penguinkrt: Oh? I swear An was actually a cat in disguise…

SmilingDreamer: OHO?

VIVIDBADAN!: HARUKA NOT THE TIME FOR JOKES
PLEASE THEYRE INVESTIGATING ME IM NOT SAFE AT ALL RN
WHAT IF ME BEING A CAT MAKES THEM THINK I BLEW UP THE CLASSROOM?

SmilingDreamer: So… YOU ADMIT YOU DID IT?

Showtimeruler: Wouldn’t you like to know, weather boy?
Sorry, Emu-kun, I still love and respect you.

VIVIDBADAN!: I DIDNT SAY THAT???

Amia: RUI WTF I’M CRYING

penguinkrt: Hehe

VIVIDBADAN!: YOU TRAITOR, ALL MY FRIENDS ARE FAKE💔

SmilingDreamer: Hm, so then we only have one last suspect to investigate…
@mermaid_knight, please tell us what you did during the lunch break!

mermaid_knight: i ate lunch in my classroom

AT_VBS: Uh… Kusanagi-san, I’m sorry to say this, but you weren’t there at all?

Airiofficial: ARE WE FINALLY GETTING SOMEWHERE?

MR_SHOWTIME: DIVA, WHERE WERE YOU?

mermaid_knight: I JUST WENT TO THE BATHROOM FOR A LONG TIME?

AT_VBS: Kusanagi-san, you normally ask the teacher for permission, do you not? Yet this time, you didn’t.

mermaid_knight: it was lunch break

AT_VBS: …Oh
The class we had was science.

mermaid_knight: …

SmilingDreamer: NENE-CHAN? WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAID FOR YOURSELF?

MR_SHOWTIME: TELL US, NENE.

Showtimeruler: Pushed into a corner, hm?

penguinkrt: Was the culprit actually discovered?

Airiofficial: Please, I’m at the edge of my seat right now.

mermaid_knight: FINE.
@everyone IT WAS ME.

Showtimeruler: Fufufu, caught red handed~

FIRE: DUDE WHAT DID YOU DO????

VIVIDBADAN!: HUHHHHHHH

AT_VBS: Ah, that makes sense…

MR_SHOWTIME: NENE????

SmilingDreamer: Why? :(((

mermaid_knight: so i stayed in class a while longer until everyone left because the teacher wanted to help me actually properly do the experiment we did today(to clarify, i did NOT nail it in class)
and while helping me, i accidentally knocked over some other thing and lets just say the teacher dragged us both out before we both also exploded

Showtimeruler: The explosion couldn’t have been that bad, right?

mermaid_knight: it was fairly bad…

SmilingDreamer: Nene-chan :(((

mermaid_knight: im sorry to my friends that go to this school

Enanan: At this point I’m tempted to go there during daytime just because it sounds entertaining

Amia: AND WE COULD HAVE LUNCH TOGETHER ;}

Enanan: Ew, no

K: Enanan, there's no need to reject her so harshly

Enanan: …Yeah but I dislike that emoticon shes using or whatever

Amia: Okay, hater ┬⁠─⁠┬⁠ノ⁠(⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ ͜⁠ʖ⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ノ⁠)

K: Pardon?

Showtimeruler: Why that face expression, of all things?

VIVIDBADAN!: hehehehe…
WOULDNT YOU LIKE TO KNOW, WEATHER BOY?

Showtimeruler: Let me leave.

FIRE: If I cant leave, then you cant either

MR_SHOWTIME: Am I the only one still processing what Nene just admitted to?

Hisho: You’ve always been a bit slow in terms of processing, Tsukasa-san.

visualprincess: shii-chan :(( dont be so mena, hes our frined

CLO_VER!!!: is it just me or has she improved?

penguinkrt: You have a point, Minori!

Airiofficial: She finally got the hang of things…

visualprincess: thank you, airi! for teachign me after school :D

MR_SHOWTIME: Could make a world future star cry…

mermaid_knight: cry twink cry

FIRE: TWINK LMAOOO

Airiofficial: hdhdudhd YEP! No problem, Shizuku.

K: I just realized, did we spend all day with the trial and the investigation?

SmilingDreamer: Yep! I just ate in my room instead so I wouldn’t miss anything >:]

Showtimeruler: You bubbly little thing, I want to make you a bubble gun that shoots out little Emu-kuns.

SmilingDreamer: :OOO REALLY?

Showtimeruler: Fufufu, of course!

mermaid_knight: oh god no

Amia: Wtf you never made me a bubble gun

VIVIDBADAN!: YOU SCAMMER, YOU FAVORITE PICKER.

Showtimeruler: I mean, it’s my daughter!

MR_SHOWTIME: I don’t think this is about Minecraft…

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9:21
Stella: Onii-chan is panicking so hard it’s making ME scared

FIRE: Uh, why?

AT_VBS: Today is time for their show. ^^

FIRE: He’s trying to match their energy
Holy shit that's adorable

Showtimeruler: Cringing so hard, are you babying him?

VIVIDBADAN!: you baby senpai.

Showtimeruler: NO I DON’T????

Amia: His voice goes all high and it’s like “I knew you could do it, Tsukasa-kun~” in this dreamy way

FIRE: RJSHUSHEUSBSUSNS

FotoHane: im so normal right now

mermaid_knight: what uh… happened to her?

AT_VBS: Also excited for the show!

FotoHane: YES DHDHDHD!!

CLO_VER!!!: AHHHH me and @visualprincess wanted to come but we have a livestream planned and we cant really cancel it :(((
GOOD LUCK TO @SmilingDreamer @mermaid_knight @Showtimeruler @MR_SHOWTIME THOUGH!!!

MR_SHOWTIME: WHY OF COURSE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, HANASATO!!!

CLO_VER!!!: HFHDHDHD NO PROBLEM!

visualprincess: Yes! Good luck on the shoe everyonr

Hisho: Holy shit, she did improve

penguinkrt: I think by next week she’s gonna be able to type fully normally.

Stella: @Ichi/NEED kiss me or something I’m panicking

Enanan: I want what they have

FIRE: Keep that in dms

Ichi/NEED: I, uh, don’t think it will uh
help?

Stella: My own girlfriend refuses to give me what I desire…
@Appleconstellation HONAAAAAA-CHANNNNNNN

Appleconstellation: Saki-chan, Ichika-chan might have a point ^^
It’s Tsukasa-san we’re talking about, he’s probably just a bit worried, like usual!

Hisho: It’s like childhood all over again…

Amia: Oh?

Ichi/NEED: Tsukasa-san has always been a bit, protective

Hisho: At some point all of us, Shizuku and him, went to a cafe because they were slightly older and had money they wanted to spoil us with, especially because Saki was out of the hospital that day.
They got Honami's order wrong THREE TIMES, and I’ll never forget how he walked up to the counter and told the workers to get her the right one or else he won’t pay.
A waiter there also got pissed off at him so they insulted Ichika(because obviously she was with us) when she asked them something, and Tsukasa-san actually said in the coldest tone possible for a teenager:
“Don’t you dare speak to her like that.”

FIRE: Nahhhhh he couldn’t have been scary

Stella: gulp

visualprincess: Besides those setbackd, it was a fun dsy :}

FIRE: …There’s no way

Ichi/NEED: There is yes way, I was also scared, despite the fact he was defending me

Appleconstellation: Tsukasa-san is quite nice ^^
Despite being a bit too much occasionally, he’s nice!

MR_SHOWTIME: …Thank you, Honami!

mermaid_knight: backhanded compliments, get good tsukasa >:p

FIRE: Is that
Is that gamer lingo?

MR_SHOWTIME: HOW DARE YOU???

AT_VBS: Not quite, Akito.

mermaid_knight: GO GET ME A BEER.

MR_SHOWTIME: NO!

mermaid_knight: im gonna steal your make up palette before the show

SmilingDreamer: @Showtimeruler should we stop them?

Showtimeruler: Nah, it’s like enrichment.
I’m quite curious as to how Tsukasa-kun sounded because of your story, @Hisho.

mermaid_knight: imagine he was overreacting

Ichi/NEED: Not at all, Honami KINDLY asked the staff to fix her order those 3 times, yet they refused to listen probably because she was a kid :((

Showtimeruler: This is where I bomb all the adults.

SmilingDreamer: As fun as that sounds… Rui-kun, it’s a bad idea :(((((

FIRE: Finally, his daughter stands up for herself

VIVIDBADAN!: or the adults

Amia: 100% the adults

FIRE: Ngl fuck adults, or parents in general

VIVIDBADAN!: me when that asshole.

Amia: YEAHHHH

AT_VBS: It’s quite harsh… but I get from where you’re coming from

Enanan: Gonna dropkick dad next time

FIRE: SPAT OUT MY DRINK, WHAT?
Actually nvm, that’s real

Stella: Other adult figures we know are okay, mom and dad are great! But sometimes…
They also have their bad moments.

Ichi/NEED: They certainly have their moments?

Showtimeruler: Guys,
Guys I actually have had a lot of positive interactions with adults, especially my parents.

mermaid_knight: its still surprising, you act like you have family issues

Showtimeruler: …Excuse me?
I’m telling mom you said that.

mermaid_knight: NO.

FIRE: What’s going on???

Airiofficial: I’m just here to watch it all go down, ignore me.

Enanan: Who knew you enjoyed drama this much…

Airiofficial: Should I be offended?

Amia: Totally, Enanan can be SOOO mean TT

Enanan: I’M JOKING?

Amia: So am I.
GET RAGEBAITED—

VIVIDBADAN!: you guys should kiss

Enanan: Excuse me?

Amia: Gulp

Showtimeruler: They should…

Amia: TRAITOR.
YOU ABSOLUTE TRAITOR

Enanan: HEY WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?

FIRE: Pack it up sis

Enanan: YOU PACK IT UP, UGLY ASS BABY.

mermaid_knight: what?

Amia: OH MY GOD NO
NOT THE PICTURES OF HIM AS A BABY

AT_VBS: Pictures of Akito as a baby?
Ah, I’m surprised I haven’t gotten the chance to see them. :(

FIRE: Toya
Toya PLEASE
Please don’t I look so bad

Showtimeruler: Cannot relate, I looked fabulous as a kid.

mermaid_knight: you looked autistic

Hisho: What’s it with him and autism?

Amia: You dressed so badly, I seriously thought you were colorblind

mermaid_knight: @Hisho hes the autism man

VIVIDBADAN!: COLORBLIND OH MY GODDDD

SmilingDreamer: Rui-kun doesn’t dress badly >:[
It’s just his own style!

Amia: I mean, you’re right… but why does everything need to contain some geometric pattern I swear to god it looks like a worksheet

Enanan: Hey, hey so this is FOUL

Airiofficial: His outfit wasn’t that bad?

Showtimeruler: THANK YOU.

MR_SHOWTIME: He’s very…unique.

Hisho: His outfit burned my eyes when I saw it for the first time.

Stella: Rui-san, you might be my biggest enemy atm but you don’t dress badly
The stuff you wear is so unique I love it

Showtimeruler: Oh, what if I cry?
You are TRULY my star’s sister…

Ichi/NEED: Yeah, @Hisho you were right, the flirting is painful
Maybe barely having time to be active here was a blessing

Stella: One day I’ll make sure all of us become more active than THESE losers

Showtimeruler: HOW DARE?

VIVIDBADAN!: euegehegeuheue IM NOT A LOSER, AKITO IS

FIRE: FUCK OFF

Amia: Get creative lil’ bro

Hisho: What

Airiofficial: I NEARLY FORGOT

Enanan: What the hell is this group chat?

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16:48
CLO_VER!!!: @MR_SHOWTIME your guys' show is in less than an hour, right?

SmilingDreamer: Yes! Sorry, Tsukasa-kun is a bit…busy TT

mermaid_knight: translation=way too many emotions before a show

AT_VBS: Weren’t you guys supposed to perform in front of an important director? Just to showcase your skills?

Stella: OF COURSE HE DIDN’T TELL ME.

Ichi/NEED: Saki, he probably didn’t want you to worry?

Stella: But
But
:((((

Ichi/NEED: Mwah

Stella: :O

FIRE: What the hell
Get a room?

VIVIDBADAN!: YOU GET A ROOM.

FIRE: SORRY?

Amia: BURN HIM ALIVE🔥

FIRE: NOT AGAIN

Showtimeruler: OFF WITH HIS HEAD.

FIRE: ????

Hisho: You deserve it.

Enanan: Thank god, Akito’s FINALLY being bullied again

Amia: Got a little quiet

K: I don’t have any siblings so I shouldn’t include myself in this, but aren’t you going a bit far, Ena?

FIRE: Nah, dw, this is pretty much normal

VIVIDBADAN!: akito also said some shit like this in regards to his sister, sooo

FIRE: AN.

Enanan: W h a t?

Showtimeruler: It’s entertaining watching you guys dig yourselves into a deeper hole.

Airiofficial: …There’s a term for you, I just can’t say it.

Showtimeruler: WOW?

mermaid_knight: @Showtimeruler GET YOUR ASS HERE RIGHT NOW

Showtimeruler: Oh? But I am already in this group chat?

mermaid_knight: come to the costumes rack rn, tsukasas gonna lose it

Hisho: Tsukasa-san loses it for the 100th time today?

AT_VBS: Senpai sounds very worried.

SmilingDreamer: Tsukasa-kun is just thinking about opportunities we might get if our show goes well in front of this director ^^
He’s normally a lot less worried, maybe even a little too cocky(not meant in a bad way, Tsukasa-kun)

Stella: Onii-chan :(((

FIRE: Color me surprised
Bro is THINKING

VIVIDBADAN!: something you wish you could do

CLO_VER!!!: haruka-chan is laughing really hard right now TT
OH
that explains it!

Amia: Real friendship is laughing at your friend bullying others

Showtimeruler: That sounds very… toxic, no?

K: I’m with him on this one, seriously, Mizuki?

Amia: Please tell me you did your little fond chuckle writing that

K: …
Maybe.

Enanan: Why would that matter?

Amia: Because it’s silly little K
It’s out little Kanade :3333

Enanan: Ew, are you babying her?

AT_VBS: I think it’s sweet.

mermaid_knight: this time, i think its just a nickname

FotoHane: @AT_VBS i cant find you anywhere

AT_VBS: Oh? My apologies, I’m heading towards the bathroom so it’s easier to find me.

FotoHane: thank you :]

VIVIDBADAN!: I REGRET NOT COMING WITH
KOHANEEEEEEEE

FotoHane: AN-CHANNNNN

penguinkrt: We’re just waiting to actually start our stream on schedule

FIRE: Will be watching.

Stella: I think he likes mmj

Ichi/NEED: Oh, really?

Amia: HES STEALING MY JOB

VIVIDBADAN!: Men in woman dominant fields?

Airiofficial: Not for girl groups.

visualprincess: Our female fans are very nice!

Hisho: …

Appleconstellation: Oh, my!

SmilingDreamer: AHHHHHHHHHH

Stella: Tears in my eyes
Onii-chan would also be proud

Airiofficial: It seems those texting lessons paid off?

visualprincess: Yes! It’s still a bit hard, but not as difficult!

CLO_VER!!!: SHIZUKU-CHANNNNN

VIVIDBADAN!: tears in my eyes this is BEAUTIFUL

FIRE: Should we be reacting like this? Isnt it kinda weird?

Hisho: For once… it’s fine.

Appleconstellation: Shiho-chan seems to be really happy, actually :]

Hisho: …How did you— Totally not.

Stella: WOOOOOOOO

Ichi/NEED: Congrats, Shiho! And you too, Shizuku-senpai!

visualprincess: Thank you ^^

SmilingDreamer: Eugeheuegeueg

Showtimeruler: There, there, you’re fine sweetie.

FIRE: Your daughter was moved to tears

Amia: BE A BETTER FATHER AND COMFORT HER HARDER

Showtimeruler: I’M DOING MY BEST. Her mother can help more.

Airiofficial: Who was her mother?

Enanan: The blond guy…

AT_VBS: Senpai…

VIVIDBADAN!: @FotoHane @AT_VBS did you guys find one another?

FotoHane: yeah, im not sure how i even lost sight of him to begin with

AT_VBS: Everyone here is, uh, a bit short?

FotoHane: there are adults but for some reason aoyagi-kun is just REALLY tall

FIRE: Tell me something new
I don’t mean it in a bad way, Toya, you know I love you.

AT_VBS: Of course, Akito, don’t worry!

Stella: My brother… so grown up…

Hisho: You’re acting like he's a baby or smth

Ichi/NEED: Let her have this?

VIVIDBADAN!: aoyagi is so silly sometimes

Stella: He’s a little confused, but he's got the spirit!

AT_VBS: Thank you, Saki-san!

FotoHane: bad time to admit akito used to call him “clueless pretty boy”?

FIRE: …

Enanan: Oh fuck, my brother is SMITTEN

Amia: KISS KISS KISS KISS

FIRE: WE CANT??? HES SOMEWHERE ELSE

AT_VBS: I would kiss you, if we were next to one another.

FIRE: I love you so much, you clueless pretty boy

VIVIDBADAN!: MOMMMMM THE GAYS ARE BEING GAY

Amia: We all outta moms…

Hisho: Thank god.

Stella: BOOOO hater >:(

Hisho: Hey.

Stella: Gulp

The only sounds backstage were all caused by Tsukasa, and his anxious steps while walking back and forth.

“Okay, so the costumes are all fine, we have our make up done, we all can remember the script and our cues, the robot Rui made is fine…” Their leader kept mumbling to himself while pacing.

Nene didn’t ever bat an eye, and kept gaming on her console, waiting for it to be showtime. Emu seemed fidgety— she was likely just worried about Tsukasa-kun, though. Rui just leaned against the wall, focused on observing Tsukasa. His stare was that of a hawk, Nene looked at him once, then immediately went back to her game. His pining, not her problem.

Rui checked his phone, just 8 more minutes til it’s showtime. Yeah, he should actually get Tsukasa to calm down a bit, unless he wants his star actors acting to be worse.

He walked up to the other, like approaching a scared animal. “—Every prop we need is here, right? We didn’t—”

“Tsukasa-kun, are you alright?” Rui put a hand on his shoulder. The way Tsukasa jumped was almost funny, if it weren’t for how shaky he has been all day.

Tsukasa stared to the side. “I’m fine,” He laughed, but it was clearly fake. “You know, just excited! Ha ha ha...”

Nene raised her head at that, but quickly went back to her game. Thankfully she knows when to mind her business. Emu just looked thankful that Rui did something, she wasn’t sure how to go about helping Tsukasa.

“Tsukasa-kun, it’s fine to be worried.” Rui tried assuring his friend.

Maybe he's still hoping that will change soon, but sue him for having feelings for someone like Tsukasa.

Tsukasa finally met his gaze, and stopped fidgeting in place. “...It’s just hard to calm down.”

Emu rose up from where she was sitting, and grabbed one of their leader’s hands. “Tsukasa-kun, you have us. If anything goes wrong on your part, we will be there to help you pick it up again!” She said, determined.

Ah, Emu and her helpful nature always soothed them. If anything went wrong, she really was going to be there to help them fix it. At the end of the day, she was a great friend to the three of them, he’s thankful for that.

Nene closed her console, and went up to the three of them. “They’re right, moron. It’s showtime in 2 minutes, let's go.”

Rui and Emu rushed past, both worried about being late. Nene and Tsukasa stood there together for a bit. “We got your back, just like you got ours, don’t worry.” And with that, Nene left to head towards the stage. Tsukasa rushed to catch up with her.

“Prince, you will never escape your fate. You were cursed to be unloveable for a reason, how could anyone ever love you? That alchemist…” His ex guard held her sword to his neck. Her gaze was stern, and her voice dripped with venom. An unloveable prince, huh?

They decided on a bit of a ‘darker’ play this time around. It was still family friendly enough, but it had some darker themes, and some more mature concepts.

He played the role of the prince, cursed to never be loved by anyone, not even his own family. Nene played the role of his ex guard, who turned on him after realizing he was more work than it was worth. Emu played the role of a witch, who wanted to help Tsukasa break his curse, not out of love but curiosity. Rui…

The role of an alchemist he met, who he paid to accompany him. The prince and the alchemist grow closer and closer, to the point where the lines between friendship and love blend.

The prince wasn’t unloveable because of a curse, he was unloveable because everyone chose to believe a lie about him. One that got engraved into his brain, one that even he began believing in.

The alchemist and prince were written to develop a bond as close to lovers, so that might have been one of his biggest worries.

Playing the role of lovers with Rui…

“I love him, I love him so much it hurts to think about. I’m foolish to think he might ever love me back, but for once, can I not dream?”

His ex guard held her sword tighter. “Dreaming is only for idiots.”

An idiot he was, truly.

“Thank you all for attending our show.” Tsukasa said, then bowed together with his troupe.

He saw Azusawa and Toya clapping. Azusawa was smiling so brightly that it was similar to Emu's own smiles. Toya smiled harder than usual, and oh, how it was a good look on him. He's glad Toya found some great friends, despite Akito and Shiraishi not being here this time around.

He almost felt like he was dreaming, the applause felt amazing. The show really was a success, and he was worried for nothing. They all have grown since that small argument they had when Wonderlands X Showtime first formed.

The curtain closed, and suddenly he was back on earth.

He jogged backstage, with his fellow actors being right behind him. Emu nearly rushed past him to get to her water, while Nene just passed out on the nearest couch. Rui just leaned against one of the walls backstage.

“The show went really well, I did not expect the crowd to be that enthusiastic.” Nene stated, more as a matter of fact.

Emu nodded. “It felt so good, though, it was also super duper fun. I’m glad everyone seemed to like the show!” She clasped her hands together. Rui and Nene laughed, while Tsukasa just fondly shook his head.

“It was great, but without you guys, it wouldn’t have been as good.”

“AW, Tsukasa-kun, that’s so sweet!” The dreamer giggled.

He went to ruffle her hair. “Yeah, well you all deserve it after today.” Emu turned a bit red, meanwhile her girlfriend looked closer to a ruby, telling him to shut up.

“Me and Nene-chan are going to go get changed, we will be back!” Emu dragged her girlfriend away with her.

Tsukasa just turned to Rui. “Without you, the show wouldn’t have had such an impact, alchemist.”

“Oh, my dear prince, don’t sell yourself short.” He said, as he went to stand in front of Tsukasa.

Maybe it was the after show euphoria, but Rui looked… different. He was always gentle, but something about his eyes this time screamed nothing else but love. Rui was staring at him with love in his eyes, and the light backstage did nothing but make him look even more beautiful.

Rui cupped his face with one of his calloused hands, and he would be lying if he said he didn’t feel his knees weaken at that. He felt as if he was being held like glass, so gently and careful.

He looked him in the eyes. In Rui's golden eyes, the only thing he could actually notice was a question. Tsukasa nodded, despite still being unsure.

Rui leaned in. It wasn’t perfect, clearly neither of them do have experience, but for a simple kiss… it meant everything. Rui's hand on his cheek grounding him, together with his lips, the silence backstage, the situation was unreal. In Rui’s arms— he felt loved, and he knew it.

Oh, but what is he thinking?

What would his parents think? What if they ever meet Rui, and hurt him instead? What if he really is too much for Rui to handle?

Rui pulled away, after feeling Tsukasa freeze up. “Tsukasa-kun—”

The blond pushed him away. “I’m sorry, Rui, I… I have to— I’m sorry.” Was all he said, before he ran like his life depended on it.

The picture of Tsukasa, teary eyed and regretful will become engraved in his head. Did he regret doing it with Rui? Or was he still unable to face his feelings? Just what is the truth?

“TSUKASA.” He reached out. But Tsukasa was already long gone.

In the end, the alchemist stood alone, without his prince.

Maybe he just needs more time to think… that’s fine.

Tsukasa-kun, I’ll wait as long as I have to.

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Tsukasa picked up his phone again, 02:14, it read. He groaned into his pillow again.

God, why is he so stupid?

Not only were his feelings reciprocated, but he left Rui hanging for no reason, other than the fact he was afraid. He hurt Rui, all because of some stupid fear. The moment was magical, and could’ve been pulled out of a fairytale, but he screwed it up. What a failure of a star, he was.

He should go to sleep, but how was he supposed to after this? If it weren’t for how stupid he was— He could’ve asked Rui to be his boyfriend… Oh, God, he could’ve actually gotten in a relationship with Rui. If he wasn’t a coward he could’ve actually gotten with his crush…

“ARGH—” Knock knock knock. Tsukasa jumped, quickly sitting up. “Who is it?”

Saki opened the door. “Your only sister. Onii-chan, I don’t know what’s going on but please don’t start yelling in the middle of the night. I’m trying to sleep.”

She was dressed in her pink pyjamas. Her hair was all over the place, in similar manner to a birdnest. She was rubbing her eyes, probably fighting back against sleep, and hoping she won’t fall asleep standing up— or collapse. His sister looked like the embodiment of sleepiness, and it was definitely his fault. Hopefully she isn’t mad.

“I-I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to…” He mumbled the last part. Saki raised an eyebrow, and moved to sit next to him on his bed.

“Are you okay? Did something happen?” She tentatively asked. He felt a bit like his sister was treating him like an injured kitten. It felt like she was trying to handle something made out of glass.

He sighed. “Nothing, I just can’t really sleep. I kind of,” He trailed off. “I kind of left one of my troupe members hanging.” He admitted.

Saki looked like a fish out of water. “How— What? Sorry, can you elaborate?” She grabbed his shoulders, and shook him like a salt dispenser.

“After the show, me and one of my troupe members went to talk backstage. We had a nice chat— I guess you could say? And after that…Something happened, and instead of talking to them about it, I ran.” He stared at his hands instead of Saki's eyes.

“What chat? What could have happened? Did they hurt you?” She began shaking his shoulders, aggressively, like he would spill the truth if shoken hard enough.

He raised both of his hands up. “No, no!” He shook his head. “No one hurt me. In fact, I think I hurt that person by running away.”

Saki stopped shaking him, and stared into his eyes a bit, as if she was trying to dig the truth out of him. “Onii-chan, I can tell you aren’t telling me the whole truth, but I understand.” Her hand moved to intertwine with his. “I think all you have to do is apologize! It’s one of your troupe members, right? I know the three of them would forgive you for that, as long as you apologize!” She smiled reassuringly at him.

Just apologize, huh? Well then, this was about to be the best apology ever.

He nodded. “Thanks, Saki, and sorry for waking you up.” She giggled.

“Onii-chan, it’s fine! Just make sure to actually sleep now, okay? It’s already past your regular bed time.” She took his phone, and checked the time. She shoved it into his face, 2:53, it read.

“You’re right! A star must go get his beauty sleep. You too, Saki! Go rest now!” He ushered her out of his room.

She held her hands up. “I was planning to, jeez, you were the one that woke me up!”

They stood together in the doorway for a short while. “Good luck, Onii-chan, and sleep well.” She waved.

“You too, Saki, you too…”

“SAKI! HURRY UP!” Tsukasa yelled.

“I’M TRYING, IT’S MY SHOES FAULT!” She yelled back.

Saki successfully slipped on her other shoe. She grabbed her school bag, and practically ran to the front door. Tsukasa was waiting for her there. He opened the door, and signaled for her to go out first. She went out first, and once the both of them were out, Tsukasa locked the door.

When he turned around, his sister was pointing at him. “YOU make sure to apologize to whoever it was you left, and I will be checking in later to see if you did apologize.”

He stepped back, his expression being one of fear. “Y-Yes! You have a good day at school, okay?”

“Mhm, you too!” She smiled and waved at him, before basically skipping her way to school. He chuckled, his sister was really something else, huh?

@mermaid_knight(Diva🎶) has sent you a dm
7:42
Diva🎶: i know something happened yesterday, you better fix it.

Idiotic star🌟: I’M PLANING TO! But first, I need your help

Diva🎶: …you do?

Idiotic star🌟: Yes!

Diva🎶: okay, with what?

Idiotic star🌟: I kind of need help…
I want to confess to Rui.

Diva🎶: you
YOU WHAT?
finally.
wait, how can i help????

Idiotic star🌟: Just… Can you and Akiyama come to that empty classroom on the 3rd floor? During lunch? And maybe if you know anyone else willing to help me create the best confession, call them over too?

Diva🎶: okay.
im gonna have to drag rui to school though, despite the fact its clear that whatever you guys did yesterday affected him
in a bad way.

Idiotic star🌟: I’m sorry, I promise I’ll fix this

Diva🎶: i know you will, once you guys actually communicate
whatever, ill do what you asked me to
see you during lunch

Idiotic star🌟: Thank you, Nene!

Diva🎶: good luck
i cant wait to deal with you idiots becoming a lovesick couple soon enough…

Idiotic star🌟: hdhdhsjssjsj THANK YOU!

Tsukasa sped up his pace. The quicker he gets there, the quicker the day can pass, and the quicker he can apologize and confess to Rui and—

He can feel his face heating up. Tsukasa Tenma, this is not the time to be day dreaming! What if Rui is too mad at you to even accept your confession? What if he only wanted to kiss someone and not you? What if he was just vulnerable and you took advantage? What if—

“Good morning, Tsukasa-senpai!” Said a mysterious person behind him.

Tsukasa jumped. “AH— Toya? GOOD MORNING TO YOU TOO!” He said as he spun around. Toya just fondly chuckled at that.

After a few seconds of silence, Toya tilted his head at him. He looked him up and down. “Senpai, is something up?”

Yes, something was up actually. He was going to apologize to his best friend, and also confess, of course something was up. In fact, he might also finally have a lover, but he can’t simply tell him that, can he? Actually, should he ask Toya for help? After all…

“Toya, I need your help.”

Toya stared at him, before nodding enthusiastically. “Of course, Senpai! With what? Did anything happen? Are you—”

“Calm down! I just…” Tsukasa glanced around. Still too many people, class is starting in a bit after all.

Tsukasa grabbed Toya, and dragged him to a more secluded area. He signaled for the taller to lean down a bit. “I’m thinking of confessing to Rui, today. I might need your help.” It took Toya less than a minute to go from concerned to excited. His eyes were clearly sparkling.

“Really? How can I help? I’m glad you finally decided to confess, I’m also sure Senpai will also accept your confession. Have you decided where to—”

Tsukasa put a finger over Toya's lips. “I’ll tell you later, at lunch. Go to the empty classroom on the 3rd floor. We will talk then.”

Toya nodded, with his fists up, clearly determined to help. Tsukasa just smiled, and waved as he left to go to class.

Hopefully today will go well.

Tsukasa lazily tapped his pen on the desk. Physics always bored him out, but it was probably because he couldn’t understand them to begin with. How can it be interesting? He doesn’t even have a singular clue as to how they work— actually, now he does, because Rui tutored him and— ah…

Everything led back to him.

Every little thought he had, led back to Rui. School barely started, but he already misses Rui. He already misses his stupidly beautiful smirk, his uneven hair that somehow framed him so well that he looked like a model, and his beautiful calculating eyes every time Tsukasa tried to trick him into eating vegetables. God, he misses Rui so much already.

He misses— “Tenma-san, could you answer this?” His teacher called on him.

Tsukasa felt blood rushing to his face. “A-Ah, uh, it’s… The French Revolution?”

It only took a second for the whole class to erupt in laughter. Even his other classmates who he talked to sometimes began laughing. His teacher just looked very disappointed in him, and shook his head. He massaged his temples, seemingly trying to calm down a growing headache.

“We have physics. At this point, telling me the answer was 1 would’ve made more sense than The French Revolution.”

He felt his nails digging into his flesh. Embarrassing yourself in front of the class, just fun! It’s totally going to help his ever worsening self esteem. If Rui rejects him today? God, would he even be able to handle that?

He distractedly checked his phone once the teacher went back to doing… whatever.

The world is ours
09:42
VIVIDBADAN!: someone
give me a drink

FIRE: We got your alcoholic era before we even surpassed RAD WEEKEND, we’re fucking doomed

AT_VBS: Shiraishi, please don’t resort to alcohol.

VIVIDBADAN!: SORRY, I JUST CANT TAKE THIS ANYMORE WHAT DO NUMBERS MEAN?

mermaid_knight: its math, right? it cant be that bad

AT_VBS: Ah, uh…
Both Shiraishi and Akito struggle quite a bit, academically. I wouldn’t put it past them to not be able to comprehend simple numbers.

FIRE: Bro…

AT_VBS: Oh, sorry, I didn’t mean to offend.
I’m sorry, Akito.

FIRE: HDHSUSJAJAAJKAARGHHHHHH

VIVIDBADAN!: furry alert

Amia: I want to be a wine aunt

FIRE: Weird goal, but okay

Yeah, nothing too important. He probably doesn’t need to worry about that, he should worry more in regards to what his plan is.

Wait, if he discusses the plan during lunch, when will he confess?

…Skipping class it is

The sound of the bell ringing echoed through the school.

Others rushed out of their seats, faster than the speed of light, while others just remained there. Tsukasa just stood up, and practically ran out the door. The quicker he gets the help he needs, the more successful his plan can be, and the quicker he can actually look Rui in the eyes again.

Other people in the hallway whispered about him as he passed, talking about the “weirdo” and how surprisingly “they” weren’t together right now. Whatever, all he needs is to get done with the preparations for the plan.

As he reached the empty classroom, he slowed down. He pushed open the door, fully expecting just Nene, Akiyama and Toya, but instead…

HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE HERE?

Nene looked up from her game. “Look who decided to join us.”

“Yo” Waved Akito. Next to him Toya just smiled.

Mizuki and An waved enthusiastically. “Hey, Senpai!” They said in union, as if they were connected.

“TSUKASA-KUNNNNN!” Yelled Emu, as she tackled him in a hug.

Kohane yelped at the scene. “H-Hello, Tsukasa-san.”

Yeah, so seven people were here to help him confess. If he fucked it up, then it likely was on him. Actually, he’s already scared of the chance he might fuck it up, why is he thinking about it more than necessary?

Emu squeezed him tighter for a second, before letting go. It felt a lot more awkward, being the one to arrive late— unless there were gonna be even more people?

Nene closed her console, and laid it flat next to her. She stood up and made her way to Tsukasa. Once she was in front of him, she put her hands on his shoulders, and SHOOK him harder than Saki did yesterday.

“YOU BETTER HAVE COME UP WITH AT LEAST A VAGUE PLAN. I CANNOT TAKE ANYMORE OF THIS DANCE AND SONG BETWEEN YOU BOTH. Rui is like a stupid wet dog, all without his owner, and you look like a cat that was dropped in a wet lake—”

“I do not!”

“AHEM.”

Tsukasa glanced to the side, nervously.

“The point is, you’re both miserable without the other right now. It’s been one day, and the both of you are already miserable, I don’t wanna hear anymore. You better tell us ALL what your plan is. We want to help you both get together— and if you don’t have a plan WE WILL ALL MAKE ONE.” She shook him harder, somehow, to prove her point. “So you can rely on us.” She finally stopped shaking him.

He leaned against the wall. He was trying to get rid of the feeling of dizziness that Nene gave him. He also felt a little pressured to explain his whole grand plan to his friends, but whatever, at least they want to help.

He sighed, before straightening up. Everyone looked at him expectantly. “So, the plan isn’t really that grand—”

“Dude, I don’t care how lame the plan might fucking be. Tell us about it so we can help. All of us have one goal, and it’s to get the weirdos together.” Akito glared at Tsukasa. Toya glared right back at Akito, making the ginger look apologetic instead.

Tsukasa smiled at their antics. “So, as I was saying. The plan isn’t that grand, but I need all of your help. Today, right after lunch is over, I want one of you to drag Rui to the rooftop or tell him to go there. After that, I just need the rest of you guys to ensure no one goes to the rooftop.”

Mizuki nodded, saluting. An did the same, but said “Aye, aye, captain!”. Emu and Kohane both enthusiastically nodded, while Akito looked skeptically at him.

He cleared his throat. “Okay, at least we know what to do, but what about you? What’s gonna happen on the rooftop? Just a quick ‘Oh, Rui, I love you so much. Let's make out and get married this very second!’ like no offence, but is that all you want to say?”

Tsukasa yelped. “Obviously not! I want to apologize first,” He paused. Mizuki, Emu and Nene looked at him in encouragement, obviously they would know what happened. “Let’s just say, I hurt him because I was afraid. Now, I want to set things straight. I want to apologize to him, and if it all works out, confess right after. Despite that, I’m not even sure he’s going to accept.”

Somehow, everyone in the room gave him the exact same deadpan stare. Akito just took his lunch out, from wherever he hid it. Mizuki did the same, but with a shit eating grin.

Akito was visibly seething. “Do you have an issue?”

“Nothing, nothing, just saw you take your lunch out, and I thought it would also be a good idea to do that!” She put her hand on her chest, trying to sell the act of an innocent maiden.

“You did that to mock me for what I did.”

Mizuki giggled. “Nuh uh, taking out your lunch during this situation, and Senpai's insecurities hitting hard in the meanwhile, is totally normal.”

“Okay, FUCK YOU I JUST WANT TO—”

Toya put a hand on Akito's shoulder. “Language.”

An clapped. “HE’S FINALLY TAMING HIS DOG!”

“HIS WHAT?”

“Shinonome-kun isn’t a dog?”

An patted her girlfriend. “Shh, Kohane, look at him. Feral and foaming at the mouth, he probably has rabies too, poor thing.” She wiped away imaginary tears.

“OKAY, FUCK YOU—”

“LIL’ BRO, TAKING OUT YOUR LUNCH DURING THIS SITUATION WAS A HORRIBLE IDEA.”

“I GOT HUNGRY.”

Emu cleared her throat, very loudly, in fact. “EVERYONE!” They all stopped bickering and chatting. “Tsukasa-kun needs our help. I hope we can all agree on the fact that we will provide him with said help. Getting him and Rui-kun together is our shared goal, so we should stop getting distracted at the moment and focus more on that.” Her tone could only be described as stern.

Mizuki and An seemed the most apologetic. Mizuki raised her hands up, as a form of an apology. “Sorry. We promise to help, Tsukasa-kun, so don’t worry about it. I’ve known Rui for long enough. I know that after today, you both will leave with a boyfriend.” She tried to reassure him.

Instead, Tsukasa went back to feeling all his blood rushing to his face. “Aw, is Senpai embarrassed by the truth?” An cooed.

Akito huffed, and leaned into Toya. “Just imagine how he’s gonna be when they begin dating. Kamishiro-senpai will try to lean in for a kiss, and Senpai just short circuits and becomes non functional for the rest of the day.” He said, with a smirk.

Toya lightly hit Akito, telling him ‘Don’t tease senpai’, meanwhile Nene began wheezing on the floor. Emu began laughing after seeing Nene struggle on the floor. Mizuki and An stared at one another, both put a hand on their chins, and pretended to be in thought. After less than a second, they both nodded in union. Kohane seemed confused as to what to do, but she was lightly giggling.

Toya stared at Emu, then at Kohane, and back at Emu. He raised his hand up. “My apologies, but what are you guys doing here?”

Emu beamed. “WE’RE HERE TO HELP TSUKASA-KUN HAVE A SUPER DUPER WONDERHOY CONFESSION!”

“Don’t you both go to another school?”

The room went quiet. Tsukasa swears he could hear a pin drop. “...Doesn’t matter now!” Kohane nervously said.

An moved to grab her partner's hand, and held it. “Yeah, what she said!”

Tsukasa sighed, today's lunch was gonna be a bit more chaotic. He’s sad Rui isn’t here, he would’ve loved to witness this. He also misses bickering with him, now he feels a bit awkward trying to join in.

Emu walked away from the group, towards Tsukasa. “Tsukasa-kun, we’re gonna help, okay? Don’t worry, I’m sure the both of you will make up. I know Rui-kun loves you back, so don’t even worry about that. If you need help with coming up with a speech, I’m right here, okay?”

He nodded. “Thanks, Emu, I appreciate the reassurance.”

She giggled. “Of course, Tsukasa-kun! That’s what best friends are for.” She put her hand on her chest, and struck a dramatic pose. Tsukasa just laughed.

Maybe he has nothing to worry about.

Just 2 more minutes, and Rui is supposed to be here— well, if Akiyama managed to somehow drag him out of his class. He’s scared that something along the way messed up the whole plan, and that today just really wasn’t the day for him to confess.

But he wants to hope.

Akiyama was in charge of getting Rui up to the rooftop, by walking past his classroom and somehow signaling to him to come with. Nene was also there, in case that didn’t work and Akiyama got in trouble instead. Toya pretended he was sick, and needed to go to the nurse's office, but he’s actually standing near the rooftop stairs with Akito— who decided to skip— practically guarding the area. If anyone asks him why he’s there? ‘We’re waiting for a teacher, said they wanted to talk with us’. Emu and Kohane got handed over the Kamiyama uniform from An, for some reason she had a spare one, and Emu got her gym uniform. He isn’t sure what exactly those three are doing, but oh well. Anyways, shouldn’t he—

Click, the sound of the rooftop door opening was loud and clear. Tsukasa turned from the rooftop fence, to face the intruder.

It was Rui Kamishiro, in all his glory.

He looked a bit shocked to see him, but Tsukasa could see his hands twitching a bit in excitement. He always seemed adorable to Tsukasa when he was excited, he was bursting with energy and unable to contain it within.

Rui walked up to stand together with Tsukasa near the fence. The door shut behind him with a click, and suddenly, they were the only people in the world.

It was just them, and the rooftop where they properly met.

“Rui…”

He smiled. “Yes, Tsukasa-kun? Do you need to tell me something?”

Of course he probably knows what’s gonna happen. He isn’t stupid, in fact, he’s the smartest person he met. Rui was everything but stupid, and despite Tsukasa not being on the same level as him, he felt charmed.

Tsukasa grabbed Rui's hands, and clasped them together with his. “Rui Kamishiro, I’m only going to say this once, so you better listen.”

He looked flustered, yet he nodded. Oh, that was cute. He would probably tease him, if it weren’t for the situation, and the fact he is probably more red than his director right now.

“First of all, I’d like to say I’m sorry. I should’ve thought about you, I should’ve thought about how you could’ve felt after I ran away. I prioritized my own fears over your well being, and I’m mad at myself for that. I feel like I took advantage of you. Rui, I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt you.”

Rui squeezed his hands. “Tsukasa-kun, I’m not mad at you for that, you know? I understand the fact that you were afraid. You didn’t take advantage of me, not at all, in fact, it was the other way around—”

“You accept my apology, right?” Tsukasa glared at his director.

Rui chuckled. “Of course, I do.”

Tsukasa seemed to tense up instead. He looked to the side, before looking Rui straight in the eyes. This was it. The important moment that would change everything between them. Rui squeezed his hand, signaling for him to speak. Of course he noticed.

“Rui Kamishiro… when we first met, I thought you were weird, but interesting. It’s been a while since we first met, since I asked you to rejoin our troupe, since we made up after the halloween incident— what I’m getting at, is that it’s been a while. Lately, I noticed my heart has begun beating faster around you. I’m not that clueless, I knew what feeling it was, I knew I tried to push it down because what would others think? But I’m done pushing it down. I won’t spend another day wasting this chance. I won’t let this feeling affect me, and do nothing about it.”

“What’s the feeling, Tsukasa-kun?”

“Love. I’m sorry. I know I love you now. I hate how long all of this took. I hate how I tried to lie to myself and said it was just a really strong friendship. Rui Kamishiro, I love you. I love your inventions, I love the way your eyes light up when talking about shows and directing, I love how much you care about your friends and family, I love how dedicated you are to making others smile, I love how despite everything, you keep trying to love the world and others back. I could say so many more things, but I’ll shut up for now. Rui, I love you, will you be my boyfriend?”

Rui stared at him in shock. “Tsukasa-kun, can I hug you?”

“S-Sure?”

Rui let go of his hands, and lunged at Tsukasa. His grip was tight, overwhelmingly tight actually. He might suffocate from how hard Rui is squeezing him. His nails dug painfully into his back, despite the fact they were short. It felt a little painful, but it also felt right, like this is where he belonged all along.

“Tsukasa-kun, you don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for you to say that. Yes. Yes, I’ll be your boyfriend. I want to take you out on dates, I want to be the one you think of when someone mentions love, I want to hold your hand, kiss you, hold you— God, I want to do everything with you. I love you so much, Tsukasa, of course I’ll be your boyfriend.”

Tsukasa hugged him back. He could feel himself tearing up, but for a good reason. He can feel Rui begin to shake. He is too aware of the quiet crying sounds coming from Rui, and his shoulder begins to feel wet, likely from Rui's tears.

Tsukasa softly ran his hand through Rui's hair, in some form of comfort. He likely wasn’t any better, but the only thing he can focus on right now is his boyfriend… his lover.

Maybe this was fate.

He felt Rui's grip soften, and his sobs turned to nothing but silence. He let go of Tsukasa, and wiped his tears.

He smiled. “Tsukasa-kun, let’s get out—”

The rooftop door slammed open, and a group of students all… fell?

“GOD DAMN IT AKITO, IT’S YOUR FAULT IT OPENED.” An yelled.

Akito turned to face An, who fell next to him. “NOT MY FAULT WE COULD BARELY HEAR ANYTHING, I also wanted to see it.”

Mizuki just dusted off imaginary dirt on her skirt with one hand, and stood up. She helped Emu, Nene, Kohane and Toya up. Akito just got up by himself without any help. An did the same, taking what Akito did as a challenge. Tsukasa noticed Mizuki was holding something, it was a phone.

Emu rushed to hug them both. “CONGRATS, RUI-KUN, TSUKASA-KUN! WE’RE ALL SO HAPPY!”

Tsukasa just looked back and forth between Emu, and the rest of their friends. “Were you guys—”

“CONGRATULATIONS, SENPAI ONE AND TWO!” An hollered.

Emu let go of the both of them, and Akito wrapped an arm around Tsukasa's shoulder. “Congrats, Senpai. I told you it would work. Oh, wait, Kamishiro-senpai, I hope being a little affectionate with my Senpai doesn’t bother you.”

Rui looked offended at that. Mizuki just pointed the phone more towards his direction. Everyone, including Toya, just began laughing at Rui's face.

Mizuki put her phone down. “Anyways, CONGRATS, YOU GUYS! How does it feel not being single?”

An elbowed Kohane. “Are you asking me and my beauty?” Kohane just shook her head and kept saying “An-chan, this isn’t the time to talk about us!”

Rui groaned at her antics. Emu was already wheezing a bit, Nene was focused on trying to get her to breathe.

While the others were also busy chatting, Akito signaled for Toya to come closer. He kept one arm around Tsukasa, and wrapped the other around Toya. He had the audacity to smirk at Rui, like he won a prize. Toya just gave a fond smile, and congratulated the new couple.

Rui smirked back at Akito. “Oh, my love, won’t you come to your boyfriend instead?”

The others all raised their heads and turned to stare at Rui. Tsukasa practically choked on air. He looked closer to becoming a world future tomato, rather than a star. Mizuki and Emu were the loudest ones on that rooftop, actually, their laughter was infectious. Akito's grip on both Tsukasa and Toya faltered, because he was too busy laughing.

Akito removed his arm from around Tsukasa, and pushed him in Rui's direction. “Yo, go kiss your boyfriend or something.” He giggled to himself.

Oh, that evil junior…

It felt like a switch flicked after Akito said that. An began yelling. “KISS HIM, KISS HIM, KISS HIM, KISS HIM, KISS HIM!”

Mizuki and Emu began yelling the same thing right after. Nene just shook her head, and joined them. Kohane seemed to be more confident to yell just as loud as An. Akito was practically exactly the same as An. Toya began chanting it too, but a bit more calmly, still as determined though.

“KISS HIM, KISS HIM, KISS HIM—”

Tsukasa shook his hands. “Guys, I don’t know if he would—”

“Oh, fuck it.” Rui grabbed Tsukasa by his collar, and practically smashing their lips together.

Despite how rough Rui was when it came to intiating the kiss, he was still gentle. A steady grip on Tsukasas collar, grounding him. His lips weren’t that gentle against his, but they weren’t bruising either. Eh, if they bruised, it wouldn’t be an issue. It’s from Rui, after all. A sign of just how much Rui loves him.

An and Akito were both overwhelmingly loud. They were both wolf whistling. Emu was practically squeeling so loud you could probably hear her from out of the school. He could hear the click sound of not one, but two cameras, probably Kohane and Mizuki. Nene just kept clapping her hands together. Toya did the same, but more enthusiastically.

“OKAY, OKAY, BACK OFF LOVEBIRDS. Y’all can’t kiss anymore now.” Akito yelled, but was clearing trying to hold back laughter.

Rui finally separated from him. It gave Tsukasa the chance to finally breathe. He felt like he was on cloud nine, and nothing else mattered anymore, not even their overwhelmingly loud friends.

An elbowed Rui. “You loverbirds mentioned wanting to leave, right? Let’s all go to Weekend Garage, my treat for THE NEW COUPLE!” She took both Tsukasa and Ruis hands up.

Everyone else cheered. “We could perform for them!” Kohane helpfully added.

“I have other priorities that I must get out of the way.” Toya said.

Akito was visibly nervous. “What do you mean by that, Toya?”

They were all huddled around a table. An took some of the chairs so everyone had place to sit. Rui insisted him and Tsukasa sat together in the same sofa like seat, despite the fact it was cramped. Then again, Rui has stuck to him the whole way here.

On the other side, Toya sat there in front of Rui with a calculating gaze. “So, I guess you already know what I’m planing to talk to you about.”

Rui gulped, and squeezed Tsukasas hand under the table. “Yeah…”

Toya slamed the table. “I’d like to have a friendly chat, to see if you’re good enough for Senpai. If you ever break my brothers heart, I won’t hesitate to tell the teachers about every little wrong thing you did.”

Rui nervously gazed at Tsukasa. Mizuki just pulled out her phone, and began filming again. Emu was practically bouncing, excited to see what’s to come, and what Toya might ask Rui. Kohane and Akito both just looked extremely nervous. An and her father turned around to look at them, in fact, her father seemed very intrested. Nene looked exhausted.

“Tsukasa-kun, if Toya kills me, I hope you know I loved you.”

Tsukasa gasped. “Loved?”

Ruis eyes were blown wide open. “NOT LIKE THAT PLEASE—”

“SEE YOU GUYS! TAKE CARE, KOHANE!” An waved at all of them as they left.

Most of them went their own ways after that. Mizuki living a bit further away from most of them, Emu getting picked up by one of her brothers, and the list goes on.

Despite Tsukasa having gained a boyfriend a few hours ago, it still felt like he was on cloud nine. Walking together with Rui, towards his home, holding hands…

God, he could barely register what happened today.

He and Rui waved to Nene. She left them to actually enter her home. Just a few more steps, and him and Rui were supposed to go their own way for the day, but now as boyfriends.

“Well, we’re here.” Rui said, as a matter of fact.

“Yeah.”

“...” They stood there in silence, with their arms clinging together.

Rui turned to face Tsukasa instead. He brushed a strand of hair behind his ear. His smile was so stupidly attractive and soft, Tsukasa might not even be breathing anymore. Rui just looked so beautiful right now, he swears he just saw God, and God was his troupe’s director.

“Tsukasa-kun, may I? I promise to be more gentle this time.” He chuckled, more to himself.

Tsukasa could only nod, like a lovestruck fool. Somehow, Rui looked even more in love after that. He leaned in again, just like their first kiss, but this time Tsukasa isn’t thinking about runing away. This time, he trusts Rui to hold him, to hold onto his thread and not let go. As Rui pulled away, Tsukasa wasn’t left feeling empty, he was left feeling loved. They didn’t need to say anything, their eyes said everything for them

Thank you for chosing me.

Thank you for waiting for me.

Thank you for loving me.

Chapter Text

Rui groaned as his alarm rang. It was 7 in the morning. Another boring school day coming right up! Oh, how was he just so very excited…

Wait, he did have something to really look forward to—

He went to check his phone, 100+ new notifications.

The world is ours
07:12
FIRE: Guys, what are the chances I could hit a backflip while dancing?

Showtimeruler: What is your thought process? It might be a bit impressive, but it won't help your singing in the slightest.

FIRE: IT'S TO HYPE THE CROWD UP.

CLO_VER!!!: doing a backflip during a performance…

VIVIDBADAN!: were doomed.

Amia: *We're

VIVIDBADAN!: TRAITOR

Amia: I'M SORRY I'M SORRY TT I JUST FELT LIKE FINALLY DOING IT TO SOMEONE

VIVIDBADAN!: WHY ME OF ALL PEOPLE? WHY NOT AKITO?

mermaid_knight: sometimes, i feel like you and @FIRE are worse than me and that idiot

Enanan: Please keep bullying him @VIVIDBADAN!, it’s funny

MR_SHOWTIME: HEY! I'll have to know I am perfectly sane!

VIVIDBADAN!: yes ma’am!

FIRE: Are you dyslexic? Because what the hell does that have to do with what she said?

MR_SHOWTIME: ...It seems that I have misunderstood our diva!

mermaid_knight: yk, you misunderstand a lot of things

Showtimeruler: Shhhh, Tsukasa-kun is a bit slow, and dense! Leave him alone.

Hisho: A bit way too slow

Stella: That's my brother, give him a pass 💔

FotoHane: shinonome-kun, your idea is…tempting

VIVIDBADAN!: KOHANE?

FotoHane: hi, an-chan :DD

FIRE: ONG THIS IS WHY I LIKE YOU

VIVIDBADAN!: BACK OFF

FIRE: ME, YOU, RAP BATTLE.

AT_VBS: I quite miss wrapping
*rapping

Airiofficial: How did you manage that?

AT_VBS: My apologies, I was texting my mother about how there’s no more wrapping paper.

Amia: Doesn’t explain it, but you can pass!

AT_VBS: Yay!

Stella: I’m going to cry

Ichi/NEED: Are you okay? Do you need a hug?

Appleconstellation: Saki-chan is just emotional over her brother ^^

Ichi/NEED: Oh
Sorry, I just clicked on the notification and had zero context…

Showtimeruler: Kids, this is why you backread.

Amia: BOOOOO I like knowing everything that’s going on, but like
It’s so exhausting when there are over 400 new messages

Showtimeruler: That’s a you issue.

FIRE: Skill issue

Amia: IT’S ON, LIL’ BRO.

Enanan: I’m cheering for
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Airiofficial: This fight might be doomed?

K: Cheer for your brother?

Enanan: Ugh, but he’s… he’s so
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FIRE: HEY.

@MR_SHOWTIME(My star) has sent you a dm
07:21
My star: GOOD MORNING RUI!!!
Did you sleep well?
Have you eaten already?
You should, if you hav—

He turned off his phone.

Okay, maybe he should go get ready for school instead. Reading Tsukasa's texts wasn't good for his heart. His heart began racing at the mere thought of him, and it was fascinating.

It feels like his crush on him became even stronger, and his feelings increased by tenfold. It was embarrassing. It was nice. He was feeling so many different things all at once, and it was because of his boyfriend.

God, he should calm down, it’s only been a day.

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07:25
My star: Sorry if I’m being annoying
Sorry
I just wanted to check up on you, I think I’m still a bit emotional since yesterday

Showtimeruler: Do.Not.Apologize.
Tsukasa-kun, it’s adorable how you’re checking up on me.
It’s endearing.
Don’t worry about being annoying

My star: I’ll try not to?

Showtimeruler: That’s good enough for me!
Also, to answer your questions, I just got up so I haven’t really done anything.
I’m going to go get ready now. See you at school, darling~

My star: DHHSHSUSAH YEP, YEAH, OKAY!

And with that, he finally closed his phone once and for all. He slid out of bed in an instant, and changed his clothes in a haste.

He was practically running into the kitchen. There stood his mother. She wasn’t doing anything unusual, in fact, it was kind of odd just how normal she seemed— Well, minus the fact she was squinting at her phone, with her glasses on her head.

He just stood there for a second, before clearing his throat. “Mom, your glasses are on your head.” He vaguely pointed at them.

She looked up from her phone, and patted her head. Lo and behold, her glasses were right there. She gave him an embarrassed smile. His mother put her paper down, and came to ruffle his hair.

“Oh, just what would I do without you?” She said fondly.

He chuckled. “A lot of things actually.”

She shook her head and clicked her tongue. He felt her take her hand off his head, and go fix his hair instead. “Have you even brushed it today?”

“Mom…”

“There’s still plenty of time til school starts, you should go brush it.” She looked disapprovingly at him

“It’s not even that bad!”

“How will you impress your boyfriend then?”

What?

He chuckled nervously, and took a step back. “What boyfriend?”

She just crossed her arms. He could see her trying to hold back a smile, maybe even a laugh. Oh, just how evil… of course she knows about Tsukasa, despite the fact they only got together yesterday— or, she could just be teasing. She shouldn’t know already, it was way too soon anyways, how would she even know of it?

“The window was open, and I heard your voice. I went to look outside, and I saw you kissing that blond boy. It was very cute. It’s that Tsukasa-kun you keep talking about, right?”

Oh, just how perfect.

“You know, I have school in, uh…” He checked his phone, 7:48 “A short while!”

“You can’t even lie—”

“GOODBYE!” He rushed past her, and went to grab his shoes.

“I MADE YOU LUNCH, AT LEAST TAKE THAT.”

He sighed, before rushing back to the kitchen and grabbing his lunch. His mother just watched the scene with a smile on her lips. Thankfully, it seems like she isn’t all that mad at him trying to avoid talking about his newly acquired boyfriend.

“Kamishiro-senpai, hello!” Toya greeted him.

Well, that’s a bit surprising? Aoyagi-kun does tend to show up early to school, but no Shinonome-kun following him around like a dog? Fascinating.

“Hello, Aoyagi-kun. Where is Shinonome-kun? Isn’t he normally with you?”

Toya sheepishly looked away. “The teachers were looking for us because we skipped class yesterday. Akito decided to take the blame, so now he’s stuck dealing with the teacher's scolding.” He courtly answered

That actually makes a lot of sense. Taking into account how all of their friends skipped class yesterday just to be there, it’s not that shocking to find out some of them are in trouble. He should probably check up on Emu-kun and Azusawa-kun later. Knowing Miyamasuzaka and just how strict the school is, he’s quite scared about what punishment those two might face.

“RUIIII!” Yelled the mysterious voice behind him.

He turned around. His beloved stood at the school entrance. He looked as beautiful as ever, despite the fact his hair was disheveled and his cardigan was wrinkled. He looked just as captivating as he always did. Rui swears he can feel his heart beginning to melt at the sight of Tsukasa.

He jogged up to Toya and Rui. “Rui— oh, Toya! What a nice surprise.”

Toya just politely waved at him. “Greetings, Tsukasa-senpai. I was just talking to Kamishiro-senpai about how Akito took the blame for us skipping class yesterday.”

Tsukasa looked dejected for a moment, before his face turned to one of fear. “I forgot we all skipped class yesterday…”

He just wrapped himself around Tsukasa. “Ehhhh, it’s probably fine! I can just lie and say all of you happened to get caught up with one of my experiments—” Whack “—What was that for?”

“Stop trying to take the blame.” He glared at him.

Aw, it seems he can’t charm Tsukasa to get things going his way, what a shame… Guess he will have to find another tactic. Maybe he should try doing puppy eyes? Hm, so many decisions, he’s going to try them another time.

“Well, I must take my leave now. as entertaining as it is watching you both interact, there are 10 minutes til the first lesson begins.” Toya nodded apologetically.

The weirdo wombo combo looked at each other, back at Toya, and then at each other.

“IS IT THAT LATE?”

“Is it that late?”

Toya just chuckled, and brought up his phone. 08:21, it read. Oh, they might just be screwed. Despite the fact they might get in trouble the moment they step in class, they might also show up late.

“Well, I have to take my leave now!” Rui leaned down to kiss Tsukasa on the cheek. “See you later, darling~” He winked, then immediately began running.

“RUI DON’T— ARGH!!!” Tsukasa pulled at his hair. Toya just hovered next to him, not knowing what to do. Did he need a hug? Did he need support? Just what did Senpai need?

“Oh, you already know what's going to happen?” He tilted his head at Tsukasa.

His star struck a pose. “Heh heh heh! I am a class representative after all! The teachers told me the other day about how we'd be doing this soon!”

They were on the rooftop, again, during lunch break. Despite them being boyfriends now, nothing much changed about lunch. Rui still whined about getting vegetables for lunch, Tsukasa still tried to feed them to him, nothing was that different. He couldn’t complain, he liked this routine.

“Ah, I see. That makes sense. Still, the school trip... I hope this discussion doesn't take too long.” He just kind of shrugged, signaling he wasn’t all that interested.

Tsukasa looked dejectedly at him. “I thought you'd be looking forward to it more.”

“Well... I am in the sense that we get to go somewhere that we normally don't…” He trailed off “But people don't usually like it when I try to put on a show during a school trip. I've even been scolded before for just making a few props in the hotel.” He shamefully admitted.

Tsukasa just gave him a warm smile, as if he was expecting this. Wow, he really is not good for his heart, maybe he should run away while he still can.

“I had a feeling in the back of my mind, but you really are a creature of habit… I appreciate the fact that you love putting on shows wherever and whenever, but why not try doing something else for a change? You only get one chance in life as a high schooler to go on this trip! It's like a one-night-only performance!” He pumped his fists up, trying to encourage the other.

It was endearing, really. Despite the fact he doesn’t share his energy, he might as well play along. The things he does for Tsukasa-kun’s happiness…

“Hmm... Like a one-night-only performance…”

Tsukasa lit up. “Precisely! So, I think you should enjoy this trip as— What?! Rui, we need to go now or we're going to be late!” He shook his boyfriend and he said this.

Rui just raised his hands up, surrendering himself. “Okay.”

Still… Enjoying the school trip... I did have fun when I participated in the sports festival. But I'm less sure about this.

Ah, groups, something he has grown to dread since childhood.

He was always too weird for other kids, practically singled out. He was too weird with his gadgets. He always smiled creepily to himself while playing with them.

Once you asked him about shows, or his gadgets, he wouldn’t shut up. He was seen as annoying. The other kids found him weird, especially because his interests weren’t ‘normal’. They found his lack of eye contact also strange. He learned how to fake eye contact now, but despite that he still has a general distaste for it. He sometimes likes eye contact with his friends though. They found his constant fidgeting weird. Turns out he was just understimulated.

Long story short, they always found him weird and never wanted to be in a group with him. Nene was different, but that was it. He never made any other proper friends.

While everyone else paired up, he was left alone. In the end, the teacher had to put him in a random group. He will never forget the face of disgust some of those kids gave him back then.

He dislikes groups.

Now, they’re forced to form groups of four for the trip. Chances are no one's going to ask him to join their group. The teacher is either going to force him into one, or just leave him alo—

A boy with glasses and reddish brown hair stood before his desk. “Hey, uh... Kamishiro, do you have a minute?”

“Hm? Oh, you're…”

“It's Miyake! I helped with the equipment during the sports festival... But enough of that. I'm here to ask… Do you wanna join our group?” Miyake was visibly nervous.

Did he seriously want him in their group? There’s no way…

“What?”

The boy somehow seemed even more nervous, he’s starting to feel bad. “W-Wait, uhh...! I'm sorry! I know I probably seem like a complete stranger to you.”

Rui shook his head. “No, it's not that... But... Why me?”

“Actually, I've been meaning to chat with you for a while now.” The boy admitted.

Rui just stared at him, baffled.

“With me…?”

“Yeah, 'cause I like gadgets and stuff too. The drones you make are so cool. But I sorta never got the opportunity until now, you know? That's why I thought I should take this chance to get to know you better. Also, there are two others already besides me. Hayashi and Taniyama are their names, over there by the wall. You'd be our fourth!”

Rui turned to look at them. “Ah, are you talking about those two...?” He vaguely pointed in the direction of the boy with a more mature look and glasses, and the other fox looking one with reddish hair.

“Hey, he's looking this way... I guess Miyake's having trouble getting Kamishiro to join us…” Said the mature looking boy.

The fox looking boy stared directly at them. “Does this mean he needs backup?! If so, I'll go help!” He said, very loudly.

He was kind of similar to Tsukasa-kun, huh? Well, obviously he wasn’t exactly like him. Also, Tsukasa-kun is more adorably charming than him, no offence.

“They certainly seem like a fun bunch.”

“H-Haha. Sorry, I know this is all happening really suddenly... It's also probably pretty obvious that I'm not exactly the outgoing type, so... I-If you don't want to join us, we'll understand! But it would be nice to have you in our group, Kamishiro...!”

He made a thoughtful sound. “No, I appreciate the invitation. Which is why I'd be more than happy to join.”

Miyake seemed to visibly cheer up. “R-Really...?! Thanks so much!! Hey, guys! Kamishiro said he'd join!”

Taniyama, he assumes, threw his hands up and began cheering. Hayashi just sighed, before politely waving at Rui. Huh, weirdly positive reactions to the weirdo joining their group.

I didn't think that anyone would invite me… Fufu... This feels so strange for some reason.

“—Still, Rui, congratulations! I hope you and your new friends have a fun trip!” Tsukasa clasped his hands together.

Of course his sweet, sweet boyfriend would be extremely happy for him. He was just so unbelievably sweet. Maybe he was as sweet as soda candy? Hm, he hasn’t kissed him enough— Right, he was talking to Tsukasa-kun.

“I don't want to raise my expectations too high, but I am sort of looking forward to spending time with them.” He acknowledged.

Tsukasa just gave him yet another bright smile. God, was he trying to blind him? “Yes, excellent! Oh, also. Do you already have plans for the second day? We're free to do whatever we like.”

“The second day? No, not yet…”

“Ah, then! Why don't we do some sightseeing together? We're free to mingle with students from other classes, and there's something I'd like to see with you…” He averted his gaze to the ground.

Tsukasa’s face was visibly red. It was so red it could rival a literal ruby. It was so horribly endearing, but then the realization kicked in… Did Tsukasa-kun just ask him on a date?

“With me?”

“Yes, it's called the "Hyakki Yako Parade", as in ‘Night Parade of One Hundred Spirits’. It takes place somewhere a little way away from downtown... Oh, this website has a good explanation. You get to watch as people walk in a parade while dressed as monsters and spirits from folklore!” He excitedly pointed at his screen.

It was cute.

“Interesting... ‘All are free to participate and dress up.’ Yes, this does sound like fun.”

He practically began shaking. “See what I mean?! The costumes some of these people make are unbelievable! Professional designers also usually take part, so I'm sure you'll find some inspiration for our shows!”

“Fufu... It's usually me that people have pegged as the show enthusiast, but your fanaticism for shows also seems to know no bounds.” He chuckled to himself. “Anyway, I would very much like to see this parade—”

“—I know...! Why don't we go sightseeing together as a group? What do you think, Airi?” Shizuku looked at Airi for approval.

Airi turned to Mafuyu. “Yeah! How does that sound, Asahina-san?”

“Then, if you don't mind having me.” She just gave them her regular sweet looking smile.

“Of course! The three of us going on a trip together. I couldn't be happier! This school trip is going to be so wonderful!”

Hinomori-san was nice to invite her to join them.

Mafuyu thought she was going to be alone for the tour, or well, without anyone she knew that well. It’s not like she had any real proper friends besides Kanade, who is still so insistent on saving her, and maybe Mizuki and Ena.

Her and Shizuku began getting closer after the whole archery club thing. Mafuyu isn’t sure what friends really are like, but a part of her wants to believe that maybe, just maybe, her and Hinomori-san are friends.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple tour didn’t sound that bad. It wasn’t like she was too intrested in the traditional arts thing. She just chose it because that’s what her other classmates encouraged her to pick. Whatever, it would be better if she could spend this time studying instead. Making her mother proud was important…

She misses K, Yuki and Enanan.

Hopefully Hinomori-san and Momoi-san can take her mind off things. Just for one day, she wants to stop thinking about how she might miss going on nightcord and calling with her group.

“—Ah, pardon me... I couldn't help but think out loud.” Rui looked away, embarassed at just how carried away he gotten.

Ah, it’s no surprise others in the past found him annoying. Getting carried away like this and talking out loud is a nuisance to many. It’s no wonder others in the past found him annoying, he’s more surprised they never really said it to his face.

“No, that's all good. I can tell that you really love coming up with shows, Kamishiro.” Miyake reassured him.

Why were they being so kind to him? This wasn’t… He wasn’t used to this. The concept of making friends was so foreign to him already, but making so many in such a short period of time? Just what really changed?

“Fufu... To be fair, I get so overzealous sometimes that I lose sight of the world around me.” He tried to simplify it.

Hayashi looked inquisitively at him. “Hmm... So, what's wrong with that?”

“What?”

Taniyama nodded “Yeah! I think it's great that you're so passionate about something!”

“Tenma-san, your partner isn’t up to anything, is he?” Asked his homeroom teacher.

Great, just great… Now that him and Rui are separated, the teachers will likely keep harassing him and asking if Rui is up to something.

What is he even supposed to answer with anymore? No, dear teacher, my newly aquired boyfriend isn’t up to anything! He’s actually behaving himself. Please, stop trying to make me check up on him. I’m already worried enough those friends who he’s with might have bad intentions, please don’t give me another reason to check on him.

He wishes they were in the same class instead, maybe then he wouldn’t worry so much. Maybe then, they could’ve slept in the same room for the trip. They could’ve maybe shared a bed…

“Tenma-san?”

He jumped. “YES MA’AM?”

His teacher sighed. “Just— Please go check up on your partner before bed. You’re the only one who can somewhat keep him in check. I don’t want him to end up blowing this place up.”

He saluted. “Yes ma’am!”

“What...?! Miya Girls is also here for a school trip?!” Tsukasa yelled, incredibly loud as usual.

Just what a surprise. Meeting Hinomori-san, Momoi-san and Asahina-san today on their trip? What a weirdly pleasant surprise. Maybe he should’ve checked the group chat, there’s a chance they might have already mentioned they would be here.

“What a coincidence...! I never thought we'd see you two here, Tsukasa-kun.” Shizuku just seemed to sparkle at the sight of him.

Mafuyu stared quizzically at them. “Tsukasa-kun...? You two must be very close to call each other by your first names.”

“Yes, because our little sisters are incredibly close!” She enthusiastically said.

Ah, that made sense.

“Oh, I see.”

“Still... fufu. This is quite the chance encounter.”

And so, they decided to merge groups, Miyake, Taniyama and Hayashi will join them too for the parade. They were planing finding some souvenirs on their way to the shrine, and later see the parade Tsukasa-kun mentioned… He was a bit sad it wasn’t really a date, but whatever. There was no way anything could go wrong.

“—That was when I realized just how much you care about your friends.” Shizuku stated.

They were at the shrine, and it seems that Hinomori-san is now in a more… reminiscient mood. Talking about her and Tsukasa-kuns past. He wasn’t going to complain, it was always fun learning more about Tsukasa-kun.

“Hah hah hah! You give me far too much credit!”

“But you're so cheerful, brave, quick-witted…”

“Yes, go on!” Tsukasa basked in the praise. His blush didn’t go unnoticed to Rui.

“Patient, honest... And so hard-working that you stayed after school to practice doing back hip circles.”

Tsukasa looked away. “N-Now I'm starting to feel embarrassed. Especially about that last part…”

Rui leaned in, and put a hand on his shoulder. “What's this? Even Tsukasa can feel embarrassed over being complimented?” He teased.

“Show me a little humanity, will you?”

Still, she's right… He cares deeply about his friends. Tsukasa-kun really is just… amazing. There was no other way to describe his boyfriend.

“AIRI-CHA—” She coughed.

He feels bad for her. She already yelled more than enough, yet no luck. They could scream their lungs out and their friends still won’t be able to find them over the sounds of the parade…

Unless?

"—I agree! What we experienced today will surely remain in our album of memories for years to come!”

After the whole parade incident. Where Rui and Shizuku got separated from the group, joined the parade, and accidentally turned Shizuku into the main attraction, they were now all together again.

“Our album…” That didn’t sound bad.

“Hehe. I believe so too!” Shizuku agreed with Tsukasa.

Mafuyu took her hand up, and began to wave. “Anyway, we'll see you all—”

“Everyone, how about we take a group photo together?” Rui proposed.

“A group photo?”

“Yes. I'd like to have something to commemorate this day with.”

Something to remember just how much fun I had today. Something to remind me that I finally found a place where I belong. Something to show that I really can be accepted for who I am, and that I managed to find myself some friends and a boyfriend.

“Yes, I'd like that as well! Oh, but my phone's battery is still…” Shizuku trailed off.

Airi took out her phone. “Then, we can use mine! I'll see if one of the staff can take it for us!”

“Why this all of a sudden, Rui...? You never usually suggest doing anything like this.”

Of course Tsukasa-kun could see right through him. He always was observant enough to notice the smaller changes. Everyone just assumed he was oblivious to most things, but he knew Tsukasa-kun well enough. He wasn’t the oblivious idiot others saw him as, he was much more.

“Yes, I know. But I thought it'd be nice to for a change.”

“Yes, I agree!” Tsukasa-kun looked at him with so much love in his eyes, he might as well just die.

“Bunch together you guys! Get ready!”

“Okay, everyone! Say, ‘Cheese!’”

“So, Tsukasa... Thank you for giving me the opportunity to change the way I have.”

After everything today, they ended up getting in trouble with the teacher again. Now, they were stuck writing apology letters for the teacher… Tsukasa-kun didn’t know he already finished his long before.

The fact he was done with his letter allowed him to think. It allowed him to think about Tsukasa, and just everything he did for him. Just how much Tsukasa-kun helped change him as a person.

If it weren’t for him, he wouldn’t be the person he is today.

“I see… The only response I can give right now is, ‘You're welcome!’. Still... I don't think I deserve all the credit.”

“What?”

“Think about it, Rui. If you were firmly against changing, then it wouldn't have mattered what I did. Things would've remained the way they were. However, you wanted to be a part of a group, and you've been having fun as a result. And that has nothing to do with me... You're here today because that's what you chose.”

Did he save a whole planet in his past life? Just what did he do to deserve this angel?

Tsukasa-kun… he was perfect. His beautiful, perfect, loving, sweet, ambitious, kind, adorable, cute, amazing— He was everything. He was everything Rui ever needed. Despite everything, Tsukasa-kun still praised him.

“Yes, you may be right…”

“Also, there's something else that I need to ask you!”

Ask away, I’ll always answer you. “Yes?”

“Why are you talking like everything's in the past already?! Our trip is not yet over! We should keep having fun until we all have to go home!

“Yes, I agree!”

“Which means we should go over once more what we'll be doing tomorrow. How does an early-morning walk along the Kamo River sound? Don't worry, I'll ask the teachers for permission.” Rui winked.

Their initial sort-of-date got interrupted, so he decided to take matters into his own hands. Thank god the teachers agreed. They were probably too tired to even deny him. At least he isn’t planing on blowing anything up!

Tsukasa turned red. “Ah, that sounds splendid! We can watch the sunrise while we're there! What a way to spend our youth! Saki will surely enjoy hearing about it!”

Trying to change the subject, hm? So embrassed he has to bring up his sister? Gosh, this whole trip just made him fall in love with Tsukasa-kun even more.

“Also! We should try skipping stones!” Said the blond, in similar fashion of an excited child.

“Skipping stones...? Oh, when you try to get flat rocks to bounce across water?

“Wait, have you never tried?” Tsukasa quickly stood up. “Okay, watch! You hold it like this and flick your wrist!” He tried demonstrating.

It was clear his form was off. There was a chance he was just brute forcing his way through it, but it was still fun to see him try to demonstrate it.

“Fufufu... Your form seems a bit odd.” He pointed out.

Tsukasa tried to change his stance. “What do you mean?! You can get stones to skip endlessly by doing this! Skip! Skip! Skip! Oh—”

“Tenma! What's all this about?! "Skip! Skip! Skip!"?!

Tsukasa turned to the voice. “Argh! What are you doing here?!”

“You didn't think anyone would hear you shouting?! Also, where's that letter of apology I asked for?!” The teacher sternly yelled. Tsukasa seemed to shrink himself.

He just smirked. At least he finished writing his letter beforehand. Now he can just brainstorm what to do on the date with Tsukasa-kun, while he’s busy actually writing the apology letter. Maybe also observe how he looks while focused…

Rui and Tsukasa walked along the Kamo river. The sun only just rose only just recently. And the orange light from the morning sun made it all feel… unreal.

A year ago, he wouldn’t believe you if you told him he would get the chance to walk along the Kamo river with his boyfriend, at sunrise, holding hands and basking in eachothers presence. He wouldn’t have believed you if you told him he would make friends. It was all so unreal.

Tsukasa pointed to an empty spot near the river. “Rui, should we sit down there? I want to sit down and watch the sunrise.”

Rui just nodded. Somehow, the lack of other people really helped with making him feel like him and his boyfriend were the only people in the world. He was so deeply smitten. This date probably isn’t helping his heart at all, neither is the romantic setting.

They moved to sit down together. They sat shoulder to shoulder, thigh to thigh, knee to knee. They were practically glued to one another as they watched the sunrise.

They were on the wrong side of the river to watch it, but that didn’t matter. He’s more than sure both him and Tsukasa-kun just wanted to bask in eachothers presence. They just wanted to coexist.

As he watched the water down bellow, he felt something warm touch his cheek.

He turned to face his boyfriend. "...Tsukasa-kun?"

"Yeah?"

"Did you seriously just do that?"

He tried to hide his grin. "No..."

Oh, just how endearing.

“Fufufu… I might just need to get payback.” Rui said, as he moved his hands to hold Tsukasa’s face.

He hasn’t kissed his boyfriend enough yet, might as well get revenge right now. He has to make up for the months spent on pining for him.

Chapter Text

Best friends!
7:53
Stella: EVERYONE HIIII!!!

Hona-chan: Good morning, Saki-chan ^^

Shiho-chan: Hello

Icchan: Good morning Saki!

Stella: GOOD LUCK AT SCHOOL TO YOU GUYS!!!
And once school is over, can you guys pleaseeeee come visit me? Pretty please? :((((

Hona-chan: Ah, uh
Sorry Saki-chan! But I’m going out with a classmate today :(

Stella: AWWW it’s alright Hona-chan!!! Have fun with your friend!
What about you two?

Icchan: I’m gonna try to be there, it has been a while after all…

Stella: It’s fine if you can’t! The hospital is very far away, sadly >:((
Shiho-chan?
Shihoooooo-channnnnn
SHIHOOOOOOO-CHANNNNNN
@Shiho-chan !!!!

Icchan: I think she’s busy, Saki

Stella: But it’s still so early? >:[

Icchan: She’ll probably answer after school :]

Stella: Okay!!!

16:24
Stella: ARE YOU GUYS OUT OF SCHOOL???

Icchan: I am
I rushed out of school as soon as possible. I’m on my way to visit you :]

Stella: AHHHHH THANK YOU SO MUCH ICCHAN
MWAH MWAH MWAH I LOVE YOU!!!

Icchan: Aww, Saki ❤️

Stella: @Shiho-chan will you come visit?
Shiho-chan?
Shihooooooo-channnn
Hey! How are you still busy???
Answer me >:[
@Shiho-chan
@Shiho-chan
@Shiho-chan @Shiho-chan @Shiho-chan

Icchan: Are you trying to summon her?

Stella: Hehehe… maybe >:]
SHIHOOOOOO

Shiho-chan: What?

Stella: HIHIHIHI!!!!
HIIII

Shiho-chan: Yeah, I got that
Why are you spamming me?

Stella: >:(((

Shiho-chan: That doesn’t help at all

Icchan: Have you really not checked the group chat at all?

Shiho-chan: I was busy.
I actually had stuff to do, you know?

Icchan: You’re making it sound like it’s a chore
Sorry for asking, I guess

Stella: GUYS >:((((
@Hona-chan stop them from fighting!

Hona-chan: Oh dear, are they actually fighting?

Shiho-chan: Look who finally decided to join us

Hona-chan: Sorry, I was busy

Shiho-chan: Yeah, right

Hona-chan: I really was! I don’t even have much time right now

Shiho-chan: Right
When do you ever anymore?

Hona-chan: I try to make time. I want to visit Saki-chan too, but I’m busy! Do you think I want to skip out on that?

Shiho-chan: With the way you’re avoiding us, yeah

Hona-chan: You’re avoiding us too

Shiho-chan: At least I have a reason, unlike you

Hona-chan: I also have one!

Shiho-chan: Yeah? Go on

Hona-chan: I already said I was

Shiho-chan: If you say busy again I will keep on asking and asking because that’s not a proper excuse

Hona-chan: Why are you like this right now?

Shiho-chan: Oh, I don’t know. Maybe I’m like—

@Ichika39(Icchan) has sent you a dm
17:46
Icchan: Hey, Saki, I’ll be at the hospital in a bit :]

Stella: Yay!

Icchan: Are you okay?
I wish they didn’t decide to fight in the group chat

Stella: It’s fine
I’m just
Do you guys really not talk to each other anymore?

Icchan: We—

Do we really talk?

Should I just lie to her, again? Tell her that everything is fine and a misunderstanding? Tell her that I haven’t talked to Honami or Shiho face to face in weeks? Tell her how awkward it is anytime we pass each other in the hallway?

Ichika looked up at the sky. She could see the rain clouds slowly approaching. The outside of the hospital looked… lifeless. Saki doesn’t belong here, she was full of life! She doesn’t deserve to be here.

Saki deserves to go to school, like the rest of them! Saki deserves to be able to eat lunch together with them, complain about the teachers, walk home together, go shopping with her classmates, make other friends— Point is, Saki deserves better.

She could feel the tears forming in her eyes. It was funny how she was crying, not because she was sad, but because her friend didn’t deserve all this.

She wishes everything could go back to how it was before.

18:53
Stella: Icchan? You’ve been typing for a LONGGGGGGGG while

Icchan: Sorry, got distracted

Stella: Ooooo by what?

Icchan: Nothing important
Really
Either way, I’m in the hospital now

Stella: YAY!!!! I shall await your arrival, dear prince in shining armor~

Icchan: I don’t think that really fits?

Stella: PFFFF specifics don’t matter!
Onii-chan said that to me!!!

Icchan: Your brother is, something

Best friends!
19:57
Stella: I just backread
I hope you guys managed to make up :(((

Shiho-chan: Yeah, we did

Hona-chan: Ah
Yes!

Stella: You sound unsure?

Hona-chan: Long day
Please, forgive me!

Stella: No need to apologize

Icchan: Really, Honami, don’t worry

Stella: What Icchan just said ^^
Do you guys want to call at least?
?

Icchan: Sure

Stella: @Shiho-chan @Hona-chan ?
????

Icchan: I think they’re busy again, Saki
Lets just call in dms

Stella: It’s not that late!
Plus, they are online!
SHIHO-CHANNNN HONA-CHANNNNN!!!
At least tell me if you guys are busy :(((

Icchan: Maybe they’re doing something right now?

Stella: Guys?
HONA-CHAN!
Shiho-chan!!
Why won’t you guys answer :((((

Hona-chan left the group

Shiho-chan: Sorry

Shiho-chan left the group

Stella: what

20:15
Stella: why
why did they
why did they leave?
Icchan, are you still there?

Icchan: I am
I don’t know why they left
Maybe they haven’t made up yet?

Stella: They said they did
Was I too annoying with the spamming?

Icchan: You were just being your usual self

Stella: I don’t
Why
Why did they leave?

Icchan: Maybe they’re still fighting?

Stella: Why would they leave the group?

Icchan: They don’t want the other to contact them? I’m sure they will make up, just let them cool off a bit
I was hoping they wouldn’t be like this :(((

Stella: I

Icchan: Lets call to take your mind off this, okay?
They will be back soon
I’m sure of it

Stella: Okay

Saki wonders what she did wrong. She wonders if she was too annoying for them. She wonders if they just… had enough.

They have nothing to gain from hanging out with a sickly person.

All she does is be annoying, and spam her friends with annoying messages. She doesn’t have much to do in the hospital. Icchan, Shiho-chan and Hona-chan all have normal lives, lives she can’t be a part of. The only thing she would do is just drag them down.

She looks out the window. There is heavy rain. Rain that reminds her of the days she spent jumping in puddles with her childhood friends, days where they were dragged back in because they could get sick by staying out, days where—

Days where everything was normal.

Days where they watched the stars together.

Days where Shiho-chan and Hona-chan still got along well.

Days where they were… best friends.

Days where they talked about forever being together.

Just how foolish was she? To believe a dream her child self came up with… the world is cruel. Her dreams won’t survive in it. She at least hoped her friendships would've.