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[But 'scared' is the only way he knows how to be!!]
Y-you're... welcome.
[Hey, he got out a full sentence for once! It probably actually helps that Aone isn't being quite as horribly intimidating as he was before. Still really scary, and that memory of their first encounter is lingering in the back of his mind, but it's... not nearly the same level of sheer terror.]
Y-you're... welcome.
[Hey, he got out a full sentence for once! It probably actually helps that Aone isn't being quite as horribly intimidating as he was before. Still really scary, and that memory of their first encounter is lingering in the back of his mind, but it's... not nearly the same level of sheer terror.]
[Oh my god, is this kid just like this? Or is the fear from their first encounter still so intense that he can't overcome it?? Aone frowns and looks into the box curiously before speaking again.]
'sokay.
[You don't have to be scared, friend, oh my god.]
'sokay.
[You don't have to be scared, friend, oh my god.]
[Some part of him knows, knows, that he's rambling. He's embarrassed, cheeks getting warm, but...
He does stop, briefly, when Aone-kun puts a hand on his shoulder. It's a comforting weight, as well as a huge surprise from the normally hands off giant he works with from time to time, but it's appreciated. Izumida lifts his own hand and puts it on top of Aone-kun's for a moment, but... there he goes again.]
I think it will be in the end but I also think that's because I'm just optimistic by nature! If you work hard enough, you can turn any situation around. All you need is the right approach and tools and guidance, but the most important ingredient is a willingness to work hard, to abandon everything you've ever thought about yourself and start over. I did that with my training and perhaps I can do it here too. Perhaps the Izumida of Hakone isn't meant to be anymore, and I should embrace some kind of change here. But... what kind of change? They may be powerful in their own worlds but I don't want to be more like Yukihina-san and Hiyori-san. They don't respect me, and I want to be able to respect myself.
But I respect myself how I already am... except that I'm scared more often than I'd like to be. So maybe the Izumida of Holly Heights just needs to be braver!
He does stop, briefly, when Aone-kun puts a hand on his shoulder. It's a comforting weight, as well as a huge surprise from the normally hands off giant he works with from time to time, but it's appreciated. Izumida lifts his own hand and puts it on top of Aone-kun's for a moment, but... there he goes again.]
I think it will be in the end but I also think that's because I'm just optimistic by nature! If you work hard enough, you can turn any situation around. All you need is the right approach and tools and guidance, but the most important ingredient is a willingness to work hard, to abandon everything you've ever thought about yourself and start over. I did that with my training and perhaps I can do it here too. Perhaps the Izumida of Hakone isn't meant to be anymore, and I should embrace some kind of change here. But... what kind of change? They may be powerful in their own worlds but I don't want to be more like Yukihina-san and Hiyori-san. They don't respect me, and I want to be able to respect myself.
But I respect myself how I already am... except that I'm scared more often than I'd like to be. So maybe the Izumida of Holly Heights just needs to be braver!
[Aone does his job marvellously, even Skitty realising its path is completely closed off like this. The little cat seems conflicted, unable to move between either side. That is, until Ryousuke pulls out a muffin from the basket he's carrying, holding it out in front of him.
Well, that settles it.
Skitty trots over towards where Ryo's crouching, grabbing the cake in its mouth. He promptly scoops the cat into his arms.]
Got him.
[He straightens, shifting the pokemon in his arms so he can give Aone a thumbs up.] Thanks to your help.
Well, that settles it.
Skitty trots over towards where Ryo's crouching, grabbing the cake in its mouth. He promptly scoops the cat into his arms.]
Got him.
[He straightens, shifting the pokemon in his arms so he can give Aone a thumbs up.] Thanks to your help.
[The contact seems to be helping at least. Oh thank goodness. But the barrage of words doesn't seem anywhere near stopping, aahhhh. Okay, okay. Aone will continue to nod along thoughtfully.]
Mm... I'll help.
[He wants to be able to help poor Izumida if he can. And brave is definitely something he can do.]
Brave!
[...he is sort of awkwardly offering to kick the ass of anyone he might need to, okay.]
Mm... I'll help.
[He wants to be able to help poor Izumida if he can. And brave is definitely something he can do.]
Brave!
[...he is sort of awkwardly offering to kick the ass of anyone he might need to, okay.]
[Relief!! This little terror will stop harassing him now! But looking at the two of them together, Aone can't help but realize that the Skitty looks an awful lot like this guy...
Maybe this isn't such a good thing...]
Mm.
[He nods, indicating that he's happy to have helped out.]
Maybe this isn't such a good thing...]
Mm.
[He nods, indicating that he's happy to have helped out.]
Haha, what confidence. You're right, I'm sure it could bend to your will through sure determination alone!
[ she doesn't, but she'll give him the benefit of the doubt anyway.
I wish you the best of luck, whoever you might be! Not to say you'll need it. :)
[ she doesn't, but she'll give him the benefit of the doubt anyway.
I wish you the best of luck, whoever you might be! Not to say you'll need it. :)
Edited 2015-11-05 06:20 (UTC)
[This is just how he is okay. Don't hate.
That... comment feels a little out of place, actually. What with the fact that he didn't actually apologize just now or anything like that. He actually peeks back up to Aone - Ah! He was talking about the cakes, wasn't he? They're okay? Okay. That's... good.]
Y-yeah. They're - ...tasty.
[He had mentioned as much in the first message. Please enjoy them and don't make it look like you're so angry with him??]
That... comment feels a little out of place, actually. What with the fact that he didn't actually apologize just now or anything like that. He actually peeks back up to Aone - Ah! He was talking about the cakes, wasn't he? They're okay? Okay. That's... good.]
Y-yeah. They're - ...tasty.
[He had mentioned as much in the first message. Please enjoy them and don't make it look like you're so angry with him??]
[Together skitty and his owner smile up at Aone, like two peas in a pod, reunited once more.]
What was your name again?
[He never got his name in the first place, but. it's a way of prompting it.]
Did you want some? [He nods to the basket of baked goods hanging from elbow.] The note said to share, and you did find my cat after all.
What was your name again?
[He never got his name in the first place, but. it's a way of prompting it.]
Did you want some? [He nods to the basket of baked goods hanging from elbow.] The note said to share, and you did find my cat after all.
[Oh, he's going to try it right away?
The verdict comes as a tiny bit of a surprise. He wasn't expecting for him to say... anything, really.]
Y-yeah...! [He had eaten at least a couple of them already. Very good.] I'm, um, glad you like it. [Not like he had any hand in making them, or anything.]
I can - go now. [And let this guy eat in peace.]
The verdict comes as a tiny bit of a surprise. He wasn't expecting for him to say... anything, really.]
Y-yeah...! [He had eaten at least a couple of them already. Very good.] I'm, um, glad you like it. [Not like he had any hand in making them, or anything.]
I can - go now. [And let this guy eat in peace.]
Aone.
[He doesn't hesitate to give out his name. But he frowns a little at the offer of the treats in the basket.]
Um...
[Aone looks uncertain. He wants to accept, but he doesn't want to seem rude in doing so. But it's pretty hard for him to not seem rude. Hhhh.]
[He doesn't hesitate to give out his name. But he frowns a little at the offer of the treats in the basket.]
Um...
[Aone looks uncertain. He wants to accept, but he doesn't want to seem rude in doing so. But it's pretty hard for him to not seem rude. Hhhh.]
[He sent a chain text to everyone, congrats you're on the Volleyball list!]
If you aren't busy would you want to come over to my place tomorrow?
If you aren't busy would you want to come over to my place tomorrow?
Umm!!! Aone-san!! Yamaguchi didn't want to say, but tomorrow's his birthday, and that's why he's asking people over...
[A folded letter will be addressed and taped to his door, in really nice calligraphy ink.]
Aone-san -
I apologize if it seems as though I've been avoiding you in this household. I am still rather shellshocked over this world, but for as long as I am to reside here I will do my best to hold my role as a 'parental' unit in this household. As I don't think we're too far in age, I won't treat you as an inferior or as someone who is younger than me, but I will make myself available as a mentor or comrade if ever needed. I honestly feel myself too young to be a father, therefore I do not ask of you to treat me as one at all. I will be more easily reachable to the household as well.
I hope this letter finds you well,
- Masato Hijirikawa
Aone-san -
I apologize if it seems as though I've been avoiding you in this household. I am still rather shellshocked over this world, but for as long as I am to reside here I will do my best to hold my role as a 'parental' unit in this household. As I don't think we're too far in age, I won't treat you as an inferior or as someone who is younger than me, but I will make myself available as a mentor or comrade if ever needed. I honestly feel myself too young to be a father, therefore I do not ask of you to treat me as one at all. I will be more easily reachable to the household as well.
I hope this letter finds you well,
- Masato Hijirikawa
[Even if Aone seems uncertain, his (unwelcome?) houseguest is making the decision for him.]
[He coaxes the cat to perch on his shoulder instead, freeing up his hands. It sure seems suspiciously well-behaved now. He pulls off the cloth covering the muffins, offering the open basket out to Aone.]
What's the matter? They're not poisoned, if you're worried.
[ The only reason why he's not placing one directly in his hands is- well, because cat fur.]
I'll even give you my name. [He's not some suspicious fairy offering up cakes with a price.] It's Ryousuke.
[He coaxes the cat to perch on his shoulder instead, freeing up his hands. It sure seems suspiciously well-behaved now. He pulls off the cloth covering the muffins, offering the open basket out to Aone.]
What's the matter? They're not poisoned, if you're worried.
[ The only reason why he's not placing one directly in his hands is- well, because cat fur.]
I'll even give you my name. [He's not some suspicious fairy offering up cakes with a price.] It's Ryousuke.
[What a WEIRD LETTER to receive. Aone can't help but admire the neat handwriting and the wordiness of the letter.
Ah, but... wouldn't it just be easier to text? So that's how he responds.]
Thank you for the letter, Hijirikawa. I really don't expect you to act as a father, but I'd like to be friends. I don't have a very large number of friends here and I think it would be nice for the both of us. If you're not opposed to it, I mean.
Ah, but... wouldn't it just be easier to text? So that's how he responds.]
Thank you for the letter, Hijirikawa. I really don't expect you to act as a father, but I'd like to be friends. I don't have a very large number of friends here and I think it would be nice for the both of us. If you're not opposed to it, I mean.
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