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"I'd put Tsukasa-kun into a blender and turn him into a smoothie☆!"
Nene started tuning back into her troupe mates' conversation, blinking a few times as she registered what was going on. She looked back and forth between the duo sitting across from her. Everyone was seated on the Wonderstage, taking a break during their practice. Emu was sitting cross legged and Rui was sitting hunched over, hugging a knee to his chest. Tsukasa was pointedly not present at the moment. Something about how 'a future star needs to freshen up'.
"I'd only do that if I had a spare of him." The purple haired boy started with a hum, his signature cat-like grin on his face. "I want to preserve the specimen for observation."
Nene gawked, in disbelief at what she was hearing. "What the hell are you two talking about?" She glared accusingly.
"How boom boom kirakira sparkle-WOW Tsukasa-kun makes us feel☆!" Emu bounced up and down in her seat as she animatedly waved her hands around as she spoke. "He's so ☆wonderhoy☆!" There was a rainbow above their friend as she spoke. No one knew how she did that.
"You think everyone is wonderhoy." Rui reminded the shorter girl.
Nene brought her hand up to her face and pinched the bridge of her nose, letting out a sigh. How was she the only sane one around here? "Can you two be normal? For five minutes?"
"Nope!" Rui and Emu spoke in unison, causing the pair to laugh with each other over the coincidence.
Rui reached over and gently placed his hand on his childhood friend's shoulder. "How about you Nene?" He asked with a head tilt, reminiscent of a dog when it was asking for treats. "How does Tsukasa-kun make you feel?"
Nene opened her mouth to answer before quickly shutting it again. How does he make her feel? Well... Tsukasa lights up any room he enters and never fails to make everyone smile. But he's also incredibly loud and obnoxious. She would love to knock him down a few pegs.
"Hm..Well, I wouldn't turn him into a smoothie... Or treat him like a specimen that needs to be studied..." The green hair girl started. Her troupe mates leaned in closer as she talked. "Maybe I'd put him in a glass jar and shake it a bit."
"YAYYYY☆!" Emu jumped up and tackled Nene in a hug. Rui chuckled next to them.
"Emu's cheering?! What are we celebrating!" Nene recognized that voice anywhere. Tsukasa climbed the steps to the Wonderstage, his peach-tipped blond locks popping into view.
"Tsukasa-kun! Tsukasa-kun!" Emu's eyes sparkled as she spoke. "Can I turn you into a smoothie?!"
"As long as you include some fruits to make it a balanced meal!" Tsukasa didn't bat an eye at her strange request. The star matched her freak and went along with it. He moved over to occupy the space between Nene and Rui, wrapping his arms around each of their shoulders and pulling them into his sides. Rui went willingly and Nene went begrudgingly. Emu flopped over from the songstress' lap over to their star's lap, wrapping her arms around his middle. Nene sighed as she rested her head on Tsukasa's shoulder.
"Would you let me study you like a test subject?" Rui hummed, looking down at the star. He occupied his hands by playing with Emu's hair.
"Don't you already?" Tsukasa shook his head slightly, a grin on his features. "Whatever tests you'd want me to do, I'd do them 12,000 percent!" He let out a fond laugh. Nene pulled her head up as Tsukasa's shoulders shook. She stared at him for a moment before speaking up.
"Can I put you in a jar and shake it?" The songstress spoke before she realized it. Tsukasa let out a gasp, his eyes widening.
"Nene... I'd be honored..." He had a wide grin on his face. The green haired girl only responded with a huff before returning her head to his shoulder. It was silent for a moment, the troupe just enjoying each other's presence.
"I love you guys." Tsukasa broke the silence after a while.
"We love you too Tsukasa-kun☆!" Emu spoke with a large grin before nuzzling the blond's stomach.
"Love you too, Tsukasa-kun." Rui leaned down to press a gentle kiss to the side of Tsukasa's head.
"Love you..." Nene muttered, pressing a quick peck to his cheek.
Tsukasa really had the best troupe in the world.