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Wonderlands x Showtime had just finished their rehearsal for a new show. They were far from perfect, considering that it was only their second rehearsal, but they were feeling pretty good about their progress thus far.
A specific songstress was feeling very good about her performance, she was getting praised left and right for her “no less than dazzling!” singing, as said by Tsukasa.
Nene usually never let praise get to her head, she knew it made people egotistical, Yet today, it was making her so fuzzy. She felt warm and so… tiny? Ah.
Regression wasn’t new to Nene, she’d been on both the little and caregiver ends of it on numerous occasions. Even though she felt so good right now, Nene didn’t want to bother the others and ruin their excitement by putting this on their plates. It wasn’t what good girls did. A good girl always makes sure her friends are cared for and rid of their burdens!
Yet, she couldn’t shake her want to be held and taken care of. To try and ignore it instead, Nene popped her earbuds in and pulled up a game on her phone. She didn’t care for the game itself, only the distraction it provided. Her friends usually would leave her be when she would go on her phone straight after rehearsal. Nene generally did it when she needed to quietly destress after becoming particularly overwhelmed.
Sometimes though, Emu would peek over her shoulder to watch, mesmerised by Nene’s skills. This was one of those times. Nene could tell when she saw the energetic girl walk behind her from her peripherals.
Nene didn’t mind though, Emu never tried to interrupt or anything, so it was fine. She usually just watched in silent awe and admiration.
While Nene did enjoy Emu’s presence, she really just wanted her even closer. She didn’t even want to play her game right now, she just wanted some cuddles, really! Nene’s mind was oh-so fuzzy, she may as well have been a stuffed toy!
GAME OVER
“Ah…” Nene quietly gasped. Her wandering thoughts caused her to lose her game! That was okay, she supposed. But she did it right in front of Emu! Nene took her ear buds out and turned to face Emu, too embarrassed to meet her eyes.
“You did so good, Nene-chan!” Emu squealed, noticing how the girl appeared upset. Emu gave Nene a pat on the head, one of her favourite kinds of physical affection.
Nene bit back tears at the comfort, “Did bad at th’ game… ‘m sorry.” she mumbled.
Oh, Emu knew exactly what this was. Nene had slipped, tried not telling anybody and wound up getting herself worked up because she wasn’t getting the attention she really wanted! The pinkette giggled softly;
“Silly Nene-chan, you did super-wonderhoy good!” She reassured, putting on the biggest smile she could.
“Prom’se..?” Nene quietly asked, sticking out her pinky finger towards Emu.
Emu linked her own pinky finger with Nene’s, and kissed it to seal the promise. “Promise! One-hundred times promise!”
Nene’s lips tugged up into a small smile, which overjoyed Emu.
As much as Emu was enjoying her time with the little, the poor thing was probably exhausted! Such a characteristically loud rehearsal was certain to be draining for a little one!
“Hey, Nene-chan? Why don’t we get you home so you can get lots of rest! Such a tiny talented songstress needs her beauty sleep, after all!” Emu exclaimed, making gestures with her hands that excited Nene.
“Emu come with me?” Nene asked, her gorgeous violet eyes piercing Emu’s heart!
“Of course I’ll walk you home! Can’t have my princess walk all that way by herself now can I?”
Nene shook her head no, she didn’t just want Emu to go with her! That would mean she’d be all alone when she got home! She wanted to stay with her caregiver and get her famous cuddles!
“Emu stay with me?” She asked, her eyes pleading.
Emu blinked, “Stay?” she tilted her head to the side in question, “Like a sleepover?”
Nene nodded eagerly, bouncing on her feet in excitement, and honestly? Emu just couldn’t say no! Nene was just too adorable to deny that to!
“Of course! As long as your parents say it’s okay though, alright?”
The girl nodded in understanding, handing Emu her phone. “Ask for me? P’ease?”
“Ueh, ask for you?!” Emu exclaimed.
“Mm. Dunno how t’ type prope’ly.”
“Oh you just want me to text them? I can do that.”
After Emu sent the text from Nene’s phone over to her parents, she also used her own phone to text the situation to Rui and Tsukasa and that they’d be leaving early.
The boys responded in understanding and Nene’s parents texted back in affirmation. Now all that was left was to actually get Nene home.
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At Nene’s place, the pair were cuddled up on Nene’s bed, watching a movie that she’d suggested. Emu didn’t think Nene was really paying attention in favour of playing with Emu’s hoodie strings, but whatever makes her happy!
They had snacks, which somewhat covered dinner. Emu didn’t think it was ideal, but Nene was way too tired to make it through a proper meal. She’d just have to make sure that Nene ate something proper later.
For now, they were content where they were.
If you asked anyone who knew her what Emu was like, they’d probably all say the same thing.
“Emu? She’s very energetic and she can be loud, but she means well.”
Not wrong, Emu herself agreed. She loved being the sunshine of any group. It made her hopeful. Yet right now, with Nene in her arms so peacefully, she was so perfectly content with the silence that came over the two. She was fine sitting still and just laying there for hours, or even forever. Especially with Nene.
Nene was so kind, she was thoughtful, she’s so quick to read someone’s mood and adjust to it. Nene was talented too! Good at video games and her singing was angelic. Everybody who heard it complemented endlessly, Emu herself included.
Emu loved complimenting Nene, actually. Every little thing. Her hair, her eyes, her singing, her gaming skills, her acting, her fashion sense. Anything to make Nene happy. Nene never admitted how happy she felt when she received compliments, but you could almost see it in her eyes. They sparkled just that little bit more.
Upon reminiscing about her, Emu looked down to where Nene lay in her arms; she fought with every fibre of her being to not start squealing right there and then when she saw Nene sound asleep. She looked so peaceful and Emu could only hope that her dreams would be the same.
Emu knew for definite in her heart that she’d love and care for Nene no matter what. Big or small, sick or thriving. Nene meant the world to her.