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[Late morning on the day of the welcome event, after absconding with a bunch of doujins he didn't want to take home, but felt obligated to so no one else would see them, he messages Jun!]
Looks like we got lost from each other, so I thought I'd message you here! Anyway, 2 questions:
1. Did you find all those ingredients we talked about?
2. Since coming here, have you had any locker room mishaps? For example, any incidents where a girl walked in on you changing clothes and started shrieking, so you furiously covered yourself and apologized for scaring her?
I know the second one's probably embarrassing to talk about, so a simple "Yes" or "No" will do.
Looks like we got lost from each other, so I thought I'd message you here! Anyway, 2 questions:
1. Did you find all those ingredients we talked about?
2. Since coming here, have you had any locker room mishaps? For example, any incidents where a girl walked in on you changing clothes and started shrieking, so you furiously covered yourself and apologized for scaring her?
I know the second one's probably embarrassing to talk about, so a simple "Yes" or "No" will do.
[ The second question is oddly specific. Hm... ]
yeah, rinne-senpai found me and took me somewhere and i'd lost sight of you by that point.
i got everything i could but i offered some strawberries to rinne-senpai, or maybe the better term is he was gonna take 'em anyway.
but no? i dunno what you mean by that.
[ He's not technically lying, but it wasn't a locker room; she didn't walk in on him and she didn't start shrieking, so! ]
yeah, rinne-senpai found me and took me somewhere and i'd lost sight of you by that point.
i got everything i could but i offered some strawberries to rinne-senpai, or maybe the better term is he was gonna take 'em anyway.
but no? i dunno what you mean by that.
[ He's not technically lying, but it wasn't a locker room; she didn't walk in on him and she didn't start shrieking, so! ]
Now that's a shame. He even had the gall to beg me for chips earlier, if you can believe it. He's just a leech! But you did get all the ingredients for salmon quiche, then? Excellent news 🥳
[Now, as for the locker room thing...]
I meant just what I said. But that's a "no," huh? I only asked because some girl was claiming that exact thing happened. She even knew you by name. But I had a feeling she was pulling my leg. Guess that's "case closed" on that~
[In reality, this is not what she claimed, and that scenario is just something Hiyori cooked up in his head. But shhhh.]
[Now, as for the locker room thing...]
I meant just what I said. But that's a "no," huh? I only asked because some girl was claiming that exact thing happened. She even knew you by name. But I had a feeling she was pulling my leg. Guess that's "case closed" on that~
[In reality, this is not what she claimed, and that scenario is just something Hiyori cooked up in his head. But shhhh.]
doesn't rinne-senpai always beg you for money? guess it doesn't help you flaunt your wealth around all the time, ohii-san. and yeah, i did. no one got to the stuff for the quiche, so i'll make it tonight, if you want? 🙂
[ Someone who knows him by name? Well, there's plenty of girls who know him by name because of the dating app thing, but there's only one who he formally introduced himself to. ]
are you talking about monika-san? did you meet her? i dunno why she'd tell you that, but she's not really pulling your leg.
[ And he doesn't elabrate further on that. He's curious if it's her, she's the only person he can think of that's seen him in a state of undress. ]
[ Someone who knows him by name? Well, there's plenty of girls who know him by name because of the dating app thing, but there's only one who he formally introduced himself to. ]
are you talking about monika-san? did you meet her? i dunno why she'd tell you that, but she's not really pulling your leg.
[ And he doesn't elabrate further on that. He's curious if it's her, she's the only person he can think of that's seen him in a state of undress. ]
Yes, but he should know better than to do that here! He's had more time to gather those chip things because he's been here longer, supposedly, so he should actually be the one offering *me* money! Though I'm guessing he wastes most of his earnings at the casino.
But that's great news about the quiche, anyway. Tonight sounds wonderful!
[Too bad it's time to talk about something a little less wonderful-sounding now. When he sees that response about Monika, he frowns.]
Now I'm confused. First you said no, but now you say she's not pulling my leg? Which is it?
But that's great news about the quiche, anyway. Tonight sounds wonderful!
[Too bad it's time to talk about something a little less wonderful-sounding now. When he sees that response about Monika, he frowns.]
Now I'm confused. First you said no, but now you say she's not pulling my leg? Which is it?
yeah, i dunno how you're gonna get through to a gambler. honestly, sounds like he's not doing much winning if he's asking you about chips. maybe that's why rinne-senpai can't offer you chips.
and yeah, we've not really had a good meal since we got here. i'm glad we finally can.
[ Maybe, though, Hiyori will not talk to him ever again after this. ]
huh?? you said "answer yes or no" and went on about me feeling embarrassed. well, i answered no, cuz that's not what happened, ohii-san!!
and yeah, we've not really had a good meal since we got here. i'm glad we finally can.
[ Maybe, though, Hiyori will not talk to him ever again after this. ]
huh?? you said "answer yes or no" and went on about me feeling embarrassed. well, i answered no, cuz that's not what happened, ohii-san!!
Edited (missed a word) 2024-03-24 10:42 (UTC)
What a pity. The only thing worse than someone who gambles is someone who gambles without winning. But oh well - we'll just have to forget about him and enjoy our lovely meal together!
[Except they can't enjoy a lovely meal, at least not yet. First there's this locker room business to sort out! Which shouldn't be a big deal, but why does he feel kind of irked at how Jun is responding...?]
Well what exactly DID happen? That girl was claiming she saw everything, but I know you're not the type to parade around naked or expose yourself to girls. So what on earth is the truth? The only way she *wouldn't* be pulling my leg is if she'd walked in on you changing, right?
[Except they can't enjoy a lovely meal, at least not yet. First there's this locker room business to sort out! Which shouldn't be a big deal, but why does he feel kind of irked at how Jun is responding...?]
Well what exactly DID happen? That girl was claiming she saw everything, but I know you're not the type to parade around naked or expose yourself to girls. So what on earth is the truth? The only way she *wouldn't* be pulling my leg is if she'd walked in on you changing, right?
i'm sure rinne-senpai doesn't lose all the time. there's gotta be some wins there sometimes. yeah, i'm fine with forgetting about all that, since it'll just put you in a bad mood.
[ .. yeah, this definitely isn't going to be a "lovely meal" by the end of the conversation. But he suddenly feels guilty for his past actions, even if he didn't know Hiyori was there yet. There's no roundabout way Jun can avoid mentioning this now. ]
don't get mad at me, but she sorta saw something. i swear i didn't walk around naked or expose myself, ohii-san. you know i'd never do that! and monika-san didn't walk in on me changing cuz we kinda swapped clothes together.... in the same bathroom stall... if she said she saw everything, i didn't know she was looking, alright?? that's got nothing to do with me.
[ In fact, he wasn't even aware she was looking while he was undressing! She seemed interested in his muscles, but there's likely no way for anyone to believe that. ]
[ .. yeah, this definitely isn't going to be a "lovely meal" by the end of the conversation. But he suddenly feels guilty for his past actions, even if he didn't know Hiyori was there yet. There's no roundabout way Jun can avoid mentioning this now. ]
don't get mad at me, but she sorta saw something. i swear i didn't walk around naked or expose myself, ohii-san. you know i'd never do that! and monika-san didn't walk in on me changing cuz we kinda swapped clothes together.... in the same bathroom stall... if she said she saw everything, i didn't know she was looking, alright?? that's got nothing to do with me.
[ In fact, he wasn't even aware she was looking while he was undressing! She seemed interested in his muscles, but there's likely no way for anyone to believe that. ]
[Right, of course, Jun isn't some shameless pervert. Hiyori may have had a brief imagine spot about him standing proudly naked in a locker room, flexing his muscles for all to see, but he doesn't have that kind of personality! He's the type who still gets shy when fans tell him he's cool! So, just what exactly is going on here? He needs to hear the truth pronto.
But he may not be prepared for the truth.]
Swapped clothes?
[In the same bathroom stall????? He's not sure which is more mind-boggling!
No, on second thought, it's definitely the clothes thing!!]
You put on a skirt and a cute shirt?
But he may not be prepared for the truth.]
Swapped clothes?
[In the same bathroom stall????? He's not sure which is more mind-boggling!
No, on second thought, it's definitely the clothes thing!!]
You put on a skirt and a cute shirt?
[ He's unsure how this conversation started, how Monika even knew that he and Hiyori knew one another, and felt embarrassed to clarify the situation. And then he wonders why his partner even brought up the topic and how it became a point of discussion in the first place. The truth is, he was too shy to initiate physical contact; it was Monika who made the advances, and he went along with them. ]
it was a dress. one of those lolita dresses.
[ At the very least, he can try to avoid mentioning the underwear swap that likely allowed Monika to see those parts of him. ]
it was a dress. one of those lolita dresses.
[ At the very least, he can try to avoid mentioning the underwear swap that likely allowed Monika to see those parts of him. ]
[Right, well, never mind how they got on the topic of Jun being nude in the first place. And never mind how Monika met Hiyori, or how she learned about his connection to Jun. Totally not important, definitely not worth asking about!
Jun's newfound willingness to wear frilly dresses, however, is very worthy of discussion. Or it would be, if Hiyori could successfully wrap his head around the idea.
Jun-kun in a frilly dress? Jun Sazanami? His partner?
That Jun-kun?]
Jun's newfound willingness to wear frilly dresses, however, is very worthy of discussion. Or it would be, if Hiyori could successfully wrap his head around the idea.
Jun-kun in a frilly dress? Jun Sazanami? His partner?
That Jun-kun?]
So that's how it is!
[After a long pause, wholehearted acceptance!
Though he's still a tad shocked.]
You never showed much interest in fashion before, plus you're always going on about muscle training and other manly things, so I had no clue you were interested. But if you do want to expand your horizons and try new looks, I'd never dream of stopping you!
Though, I'm not sure walking into a bathroom stall with a girl is such a great idea. Or anyone for that matter. But especially a girl.
So next time, how about we simply go shopping? Then you can try on all the cute clothes you want!
But if you do end up wanting to buy something, we can always search for something similar back home! You could come to one of our Pretty 5 meetings. I'm sure Arashi-chan and the others would love to dress you up 😊💕
[God help poor Jun-kun. The misguided messages just keep coming one after another.]
[God help poor Jun-kun. The misguided messages just keep coming one after another.]
[ Jun's ready to explain the situation if necessary—that he was simply helping Monika and there was nothing inappropriate about it. Even that might be a bit of a stretch, since it seemed admittedly strange for a girl to be so intrigued by his physique and embrace him the way she did. He can't quite put his finger on why, but her fascination had him feeling strangely content. While he remained untempted, he understood how someone could be tempted in that situation.
Wait....!
Jun blinks in confusion, re-reading Hiyori's unexpected message inviting him to a Pretty 5 meeting, not just as the bag carrier, but so they can dress him up? Though initially puzzled by this sudden invitation, Jun feels no apprehension about attending, as the other members have always treated him kindly, especially Mika, with whom he finds easy to talk with. (Apparently enough, for Mika to appear on his relationship chart!) ]
wait, hold on..
Wait....!
Jun blinks in confusion, re-reading Hiyori's unexpected message inviting him to a Pretty 5 meeting, not just as the bag carrier, but so they can dress him up? Though initially puzzled by this sudden invitation, Jun feels no apprehension about attending, as the other members have always treated him kindly, especially Mika, with whom he finds easy to talk with. (Apparently enough, for Mika to appear on his relationship chart!) ]
wait, hold on..
what the hell're you talking about, ohii-san?? sure, it wasn't bad wearing a dress but i'm not gonna go to a pretty 5 meeting just so you guys can dress me up. or, in narukami-san's case, girls...!!!
i've never shown interest in fashion cuz i don't understand any of it. i just listen to whatever you go on about whenever we go shopping. i'd rather you just pick out my clothes, cuz i don't know what i'm doing half the time.
and i know, it sounds really bad. i'm not gonna do anything like that again. it's just complicated, that's all.
[ He's not going to ask how they know one another, considering at this point, he's completely forgotten all about that. But he knows how it can look if he were to do that again. ]
are you not mad at me? i'm seriously confused.
i've never shown interest in fashion cuz i don't understand any of it. i just listen to whatever you go on about whenever we go shopping. i'd rather you just pick out my clothes, cuz i don't know what i'm doing half the time.
and i know, it sounds really bad. i'm not gonna do anything like that again. it's just complicated, that's all.
[ He's not going to ask how they know one another, considering at this point, he's completely forgotten all about that. But he knows how it can look if he were to do that again. ]
are you not mad at me? i'm seriously confused.
Edited 2024-03-26 05:01 (UTC)
[Huh? What gives? Hiyori reads the incoming messages and frowns. Why would Jun dress up with some girl in a bathroom stall, but not with his own partner or Pretty 5?
But, now that he thinks about it, Jun isn't a shameless muscle-flexing pervert or someone who's into frilly clothes. The whole idea was rather surprising. So perhaps this explanation doesn't fit the situation, either. In which case he's back to square one, with no clue about what's going on!
Still, one thing is clear from Jun's response to the matter. I know it sounds really bad, I'm not gonna do it again—yep, that settles it. There's absolutely no way he and that girl had "that" sort of encounter. Jun feels guilty enough about this clothes-swapping business, so there's no way he could ever hide a fling or a love affair (as though that was ever in doubt). So...]
What's there to be mad about?
[He'll take the high road. Jun already learned his lesson, no need to punish him! The small knot in his stomach is justjealousy leftover shock and confusion, not anger!]
If anything I feel a bit sorry for you, since it sounds like you might've been peeped on. Not to accuse that girl of anything too awful - I'm sure her intentions were pure, since she has that lover she's crazy about.
Anyway, if this were at home, of course it'd be a different story. I'm sure Ibara would blow a fuse if he saw you leaving a public restroom with a girl at your side! Even if you *were* wearing a cute dress.
But at this place, there's enough flashy stuff going on that you might've escaped people's notice. Two people leaving a bathroom together is nothing if there's some jaw-dropping display of indecency happening right down the hall, I suppose. And if you came out wearing different clothes, it's obvious what you were in there for, so we *should* be alright. We'll just have to be careful going forward.
[It's not like his own record here is clean. Being registered with someone as newlyweds and being seen leaving a wedding suite with them would lead to scandal for any idol, yet he wasn't able to avoid either of those things. He and Leo-kun also got trapped together in an elevator and asked to flirt with each other! And elevators often have security cameras. They were just luckily able to keep things G-rated.
Still, there no need to make things easier on this place by hopping into stalls with whoever asks... But the reason he isn't lecturing on that more is because he's still kind of hung up on the clothes. What on earth did Jun-kun look like wearing that sort of thing?]
I am a bit curious, though. Was it a "truth or dare" sort of thing? She said she needed to swap clothes with someone, and you said "Sure, that sounds wonderful"? Running errands for me hasn't turned you into an absolute pushover, has it?
But, now that he thinks about it, Jun isn't a shameless muscle-flexing pervert or someone who's into frilly clothes. The whole idea was rather surprising. So perhaps this explanation doesn't fit the situation, either. In which case he's back to square one, with no clue about what's going on!
Still, one thing is clear from Jun's response to the matter. I know it sounds really bad, I'm not gonna do it again—yep, that settles it. There's absolutely no way he and that girl had "that" sort of encounter. Jun feels guilty enough about this clothes-swapping business, so there's no way he could ever hide a fling or a love affair (as though that was ever in doubt). So...]
What's there to be mad about?
[He'll take the high road. Jun already learned his lesson, no need to punish him! The small knot in his stomach is just
If anything I feel a bit sorry for you, since it sounds like you might've been peeped on. Not to accuse that girl of anything too awful - I'm sure her intentions were pure, since she has that lover she's crazy about.
Anyway, if this were at home, of course it'd be a different story. I'm sure Ibara would blow a fuse if he saw you leaving a public restroom with a girl at your side! Even if you *were* wearing a cute dress.
But at this place, there's enough flashy stuff going on that you might've escaped people's notice. Two people leaving a bathroom together is nothing if there's some jaw-dropping display of indecency happening right down the hall, I suppose. And if you came out wearing different clothes, it's obvious what you were in there for, so we *should* be alright. We'll just have to be careful going forward.
[It's not like his own record here is clean. Being registered with someone as newlyweds and being seen leaving a wedding suite with them would lead to scandal for any idol, yet he wasn't able to avoid either of those things. He and Leo-kun also got trapped together in an elevator and asked to flirt with each other! And elevators often have security cameras. They were just luckily able to keep things G-rated.
Still, there no need to make things easier on this place by hopping into stalls with whoever asks... But the reason he isn't lecturing on that more is because he's still kind of hung up on the clothes. What on earth did Jun-kun look like wearing that sort of thing?]
I am a bit curious, though. Was it a "truth or dare" sort of thing? She said she needed to swap clothes with someone, and you said "Sure, that sounds wonderful"? Running errands for me hasn't turned you into an absolute pushover, has it?
[ The only explanation is that he doesn't dress up more often because nobody has ever asked him to. Beyond that, he doesn't have much reason for his lack of interest in fashion. The only times he wears anything more than casual clothes are for work obligations like stage costumes or photoshoots. Strangely, though, he realises that he doesn't hate dressing up on those occasions. It's not that he vehemently dislikes shopping; it just wasn't one of his favourite pastimes.
Ah, well, Jun can neither confirm nor deny, since Monika did leave a lasting impression. She did ask to kiss him, which is why he also feels a little guilty, not that he has to admit that to Hiyori just yet. So that's why he knows how bad it may sound, considering there was temptation and he'd been in the thick of it. ]
there's nothing to be mad about.
[ And rather than provoke unnecessary jealousy, we're aiming to be considerate, as Jun remains oblivious to most things. Still naive in many ways, Jun had declined Monika's advances, so no harm was done. Better to leave some things unspoken, since saying more might only embarrass her. Yep, discretion is the key for now. ]
i think she was just interested in my muscles, cuz she kept wanting to touch them. i don't wanna accuse anyone of doing something like that and i don't wanna embarrass her any further, ohii-san. especially if she's already got someone...
and i know ibara would be pissed and i already feel bad about it. he'd call me an idiot and i can't do anything about it but agree. i didn't really think about it, alright? it was stupid of me, and you've got every right to chew me out.
[ No, because that's only making it worse, even if he denies nothing happened, it still would cause a scandal if anyone had seen him leaving a bathroom stall with a random girl. He's never done anything like that before, so he doesn't know why he did then. Jun's career means everything to him, and now he's realising how it might look to the fans and to the rest of Eden. And he could've easily said no, just stayed in his bathroom stall, handed over the clothes and be done.
But even he's aware of how terribly he messed up and how awful of a partner he is letting Hiyori down. ]
and no, it wasn't like she did it randomly. the easiest way to explain it was one of those weird slots down in the chapel. i dunno if you ever saw them? anyway, monika-san needed some cold to trade clothes with, so i said i'd help. well, even i thought it was weird at first cuz it ended up being, "trade clothes with someone cold in the bathroom." there's no way doing errands for you could make me a pushover for anyone else. that's already a full-time job, you know?
[ Hopefully he's clarified most questions, possibly going into too much detail since he can't hide anything from Hiyori, even through text messages. ]
Ah, well, Jun can neither confirm nor deny, since Monika did leave a lasting impression. She did ask to kiss him, which is why he also feels a little guilty, not that he has to admit that to Hiyori just yet. So that's why he knows how bad it may sound, considering there was temptation and he'd been in the thick of it. ]
there's nothing to be mad about.
[ And rather than provoke unnecessary jealousy, we're aiming to be considerate, as Jun remains oblivious to most things. Still naive in many ways, Jun had declined Monika's advances, so no harm was done. Better to leave some things unspoken, since saying more might only embarrass her. Yep, discretion is the key for now. ]
i think she was just interested in my muscles, cuz she kept wanting to touch them. i don't wanna accuse anyone of doing something like that and i don't wanna embarrass her any further, ohii-san. especially if she's already got someone...
and i know ibara would be pissed and i already feel bad about it. he'd call me an idiot and i can't do anything about it but agree. i didn't really think about it, alright? it was stupid of me, and you've got every right to chew me out.
[ No, because that's only making it worse, even if he denies nothing happened, it still would cause a scandal if anyone had seen him leaving a bathroom stall with a random girl. He's never done anything like that before, so he doesn't know why he did then. Jun's career means everything to him, and now he's realising how it might look to the fans and to the rest of Eden. And he could've easily said no, just stayed in his bathroom stall, handed over the clothes and be done.
But even he's aware of how terribly he messed up and how awful of a partner he is letting Hiyori down. ]
and no, it wasn't like she did it randomly. the easiest way to explain it was one of those weird slots down in the chapel. i dunno if you ever saw them? anyway, monika-san needed some cold to trade clothes with, so i said i'd help. well, even i thought it was weird at first cuz it ended up being, "trade clothes with someone cold in the bathroom." there's no way doing errands for you could make me a pushover for anyone else. that's already a full-time job, you know?
[ Hopefully he's clarified most questions, possibly going into too much detail since he can't hide anything from Hiyori, even through text messages. ]
[He stares at the message. Jun obviously can't see it but his smile slips.]
Did she?
[There's no way this girl wasn't making a pass at him. Jun was just too hopelessly clueless to notice, apparently. He'd gotten that vibe from the way she talked about him, too. Of course, she did say she had a lover she's crazy about; he didn't make that part up. But he also knows the details there, even if he's chosen notto share them with Jun. First, it's an Internet relationship with someone she's never even met before. Two, she has no proof that person is here, even though she's convinced herself they are. And three, she said she'd love to have two people fight over her! Which adds up to one thing.
There's absolutely no way she's staying faithful to that person. Especially in this environment. She'll be on the lookout for someone else before too long. And Jun-kun seems to be one potential suitor in her eyes. What should he do? Just stay out of it?
Nope. Time to nip it in the bud!]
She must admire well-built bodies, like the kind in those posters you have on your wall. Just like Anzu-chan.
[He's referring to this incident. Girls sure seem to love feeling up his partner!]
And perhaps her lover is also the well-built type! She didn't tell me anything about what they looked like, though. Just that they bonded over some game or another, and that it's an "unconditional love" sort of deal.
[That's how he's nipping this: by telling Jun about her lover. That way, if she ever puts the moves on him, he'll probably say something like "Aren't you already dating someone?" And she won't be able to deny it, because that would mean denying her true love, and then the whole house of cards will come toppling down! Yep, that takes care of that!
You know, since they can't afford to have any dating scandals. It's not like he's trying to nip this for any other reason. He's just looking out for his unit. And for Jun-kun, honestly, who might not be able to handle that girl. She definitely seemed like the sly type, that's for sure.]
Nope, must not have seen those. That was just that thing that popped up where people were getting fake-married, right? I'm not sure what the obsession is with fake weddings. I know for sure that I wouldn't want slot machines at *my* wedding. But if that's how it happened, I suppose it's just a relief you weren't made to wear a wedding dress. Now *that* would've been something!
Did she?
[There's no way this girl wasn't making a pass at him. Jun was just too hopelessly clueless to notice, apparently. He'd gotten that vibe from the way she talked about him, too. Of course, she did say she had a lover she's crazy about; he didn't make that part up. But he also knows the details there, even if he's chosen notto share them with Jun. First, it's an Internet relationship with someone she's never even met before. Two, she has no proof that person is here, even though she's convinced herself they are. And three, she said she'd love to have two people fight over her! Which adds up to one thing.
There's absolutely no way she's staying faithful to that person. Especially in this environment. She'll be on the lookout for someone else before too long. And Jun-kun seems to be one potential suitor in her eyes. What should he do? Just stay out of it?
Nope. Time to nip it in the bud!]
She must admire well-built bodies, like the kind in those posters you have on your wall. Just like Anzu-chan.
[He's referring to this incident. Girls sure seem to love feeling up his partner!]
And perhaps her lover is also the well-built type! She didn't tell me anything about what they looked like, though. Just that they bonded over some game or another, and that it's an "unconditional love" sort of deal.
[That's how he's nipping this: by telling Jun about her lover. That way, if she ever puts the moves on him, he'll probably say something like "Aren't you already dating someone?" And she won't be able to deny it, because that would mean denying her true love, and then the whole house of cards will come toppling down! Yep, that takes care of that!
You know, since they can't afford to have any dating scandals. It's not like he's trying to nip this for any other reason. He's just looking out for his unit. And for Jun-kun, honestly, who might not be able to handle that girl. She definitely seemed like the sly type, that's for sure.]
Nope, must not have seen those. That was just that thing that popped up where people were getting fake-married, right? I'm not sure what the obsession is with fake weddings. I know for sure that I wouldn't want slot machines at *my* wedding. But if that's how it happened, I suppose it's just a relief you weren't made to wear a wedding dress. Now *that* would've been something!
yeah, she did so maybe she does. but those posters are there for motivation!! nothing weird like what anzu-san said.
[ He couldn't really forget about Anzu asking to touch his abs; even if Monika didn't ask, she just touched. So that's the difference between them, he supposes.
And the more Hiyori reveals about Monika having a partner, the more red flags go up, which begin to make him feel uneasy. He could just ask her, but he doesn't want to embarrass her, plus he's not the confrontational type anymore. But it still had him wondering if her interests were purely platonic or hinted at something more. Her unexpected attention to his muscles made him wary, despite appreciating the confidence boost on some level.
He feels more deflated that Monika didn't mention whether she was in a relationship, since it doesn't explain her overly flirtatious nature. While he didn't know Monika well, he had enjoyed her company despite her weirdness. Many of the idols at ES were odd too, so strangeness alone wasn't cause for concern. ]
i still didn't know she had someone, which makes me feel real bad. i'm sure if she told me, nothing would've happened. thanks for telling me, i feel kinda stupid about it.
[ Why is he acting as if something actually happened? It definitely didn't, since he's clueless when it comes to someone having an interest in him. Besides, can you like someone after spending a couple of hours with them? Well, maybe in a place like this, it's possible. But there's no desire to pursue a romantic relationship, as he recognised the complications and scandals it would bring. Not only that, he's utterly clueless, so it's better to not risk anything for the sake of feelings. Besides, Eden's important to him and he already has important people in his life, so surely there's no room in his heart for anyone else.
And Ohii-san still knows more than he does, so he takes those words at face value. He would never suspect that she has ulterior motives or that he needs to rebuff her advances. ]
you would've seen them if you went down there and were looking. they were sorta everywhere, and yeah, it was only cuz of all the fake marriages happening. i don't think anyone would want slot machines at their own wedding, ohii-san, but i get what you mean. that's exactly how it happened, so i promise that's it and nothing else. what's up with you saying that? i doubt i could've walked around if it had been a wedding dress, so i got pretty lucky.
[ He couldn't really forget about Anzu asking to touch his abs; even if Monika didn't ask, she just touched. So that's the difference between them, he supposes.
And the more Hiyori reveals about Monika having a partner, the more red flags go up, which begin to make him feel uneasy. He could just ask her, but he doesn't want to embarrass her, plus he's not the confrontational type anymore. But it still had him wondering if her interests were purely platonic or hinted at something more. Her unexpected attention to his muscles made him wary, despite appreciating the confidence boost on some level.
He feels more deflated that Monika didn't mention whether she was in a relationship, since it doesn't explain her overly flirtatious nature. While he didn't know Monika well, he had enjoyed her company despite her weirdness. Many of the idols at ES were odd too, so strangeness alone wasn't cause for concern. ]
i still didn't know she had someone, which makes me feel real bad. i'm sure if she told me, nothing would've happened. thanks for telling me, i feel kinda stupid about it.
[ Why is he acting as if something actually happened? It definitely didn't, since he's clueless when it comes to someone having an interest in him. Besides, can you like someone after spending a couple of hours with them? Well, maybe in a place like this, it's possible. But there's no desire to pursue a romantic relationship, as he recognised the complications and scandals it would bring. Not only that, he's utterly clueless, so it's better to not risk anything for the sake of feelings. Besides, Eden's important to him and he already has important people in his life, so surely there's no room in his heart for anyone else.
And Ohii-san still knows more than he does, so he takes those words at face value. He would never suspect that she has ulterior motives or that he needs to rebuff her advances. ]
you would've seen them if you went down there and were looking. they were sorta everywhere, and yeah, it was only cuz of all the fake marriages happening. i don't think anyone would want slot machines at their own wedding, ohii-san, but i get what you mean. that's exactly how it happened, so i promise that's it and nothing else. what's up with you saying that? i doubt i could've walked around if it had been a wedding dress, so i got pretty lucky.
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Careful about calling girls weird, Jun-kun. *That* could be considered bullying!
[He teases, thankfully unaware about the underwear swap. If he knew about that, he might say that handing a girl used men's underwear to wear (especially when you sweat as much as Jun!!) goes far beyond "bullying" and treads into the territory of a "war crime."
But, you know, speaking of "bullying"...
He does feel a little twinge when Jun says "I feel bad". And then another one when Jun adds that he also feels "kinda stupid." Which is ridiculous, of course. Hiyori hasn't done anything wrong. He's no bully! And honestly, Jun probably should feel stupid about stripping down in a bathroom stall with some girl just because she asked. A little more awareness can't be a bad thing. It'd take someone utterly clueless to think that's a good idea.
... or someone so caught up in getting attention from a girl that he got completely carried away. That's also a possibility. But Hiyori doesn't really like that thought, so on with the bud-nipping.]
How could you have known if she didn't say anything? I'm not sure why she told me and not you, but perhaps she was simply too caught-up in that clothes-swapping business to mention it. Or caught up in your muscles. One of the two.
But in any case, you couldn't have known, so if any well-built muscle men starts chasing you around the resort and shouting "Hands off my woman! 😡👿😤" or some such, I'll be sure to vouch for you!
[Sorry, Monika-chan. Though actually, he's not sorry, because he hasn't lied at all here; this is all information she willingly shared with him. You can't brag about your true love one minute and try to feel up his partner in a bathroom stall the next! That's an "either/or" sort of thing! You can't have both, you have to choose between the two! But since Monika-chan can't seem to make a choice, the noble-born Hiyori Tomoe will simply choose for her. That's how things work around here.]
Well, perhaps Rinne-senpai would, but I can't see him settling down anytime soon. I haven't spent much time in the casino since I don't care for gambling, but I guess we ought to investigate the area more thoroughly at some point.
And aren't those dresses with the big frilly skirts hard to walk around in, too? How many layers were there? I'm just so curious to know what you looked like! You might not agree, but I'm sure you were utterly adorable 😊
[He teases, thankfully unaware about the underwear swap. If he knew about that, he might say that handing a girl used men's underwear to wear (especially when you sweat as much as Jun!!) goes far beyond "bullying" and treads into the territory of a "war crime."
But, you know, speaking of "bullying"...
He does feel a little twinge when Jun says "I feel bad". And then another one when Jun adds that he also feels "kinda stupid." Which is ridiculous, of course. Hiyori hasn't done anything wrong. He's no bully! And honestly, Jun probably should feel stupid about stripping down in a bathroom stall with some girl just because she asked. A little more awareness can't be a bad thing. It'd take someone utterly clueless to think that's a good idea.
... or someone so caught up in getting attention from a girl that he got completely carried away. That's also a possibility. But Hiyori doesn't really like that thought, so on with the bud-nipping.]
How could you have known if she didn't say anything? I'm not sure why she told me and not you, but perhaps she was simply too caught-up in that clothes-swapping business to mention it. Or caught up in your muscles. One of the two.
But in any case, you couldn't have known, so if any well-built muscle men starts chasing you around the resort and shouting "Hands off my woman! 😡👿😤" or some such, I'll be sure to vouch for you!
[Sorry, Monika-chan. Though actually, he's not sorry, because he hasn't lied at all here; this is all information she willingly shared with him. You can't brag about your true love one minute and try to feel up his partner in a bathroom stall the next! That's an "either/or" sort of thing! You can't have both, you have to choose between the two! But since Monika-chan can't seem to make a choice, the noble-born Hiyori Tomoe will simply choose for her. That's how things work around here.]
Well, perhaps Rinne-senpai would, but I can't see him settling down anytime soon. I haven't spent much time in the casino since I don't care for gambling, but I guess we ought to investigate the area more thoroughly at some point.
And aren't those dresses with the big frilly skirts hard to walk around in, too? How many layers were there? I'm just so curious to know what you looked like! You might not agree, but I'm sure you were utterly adorable 😊
i'm not calling a girl weird, just what she said was. that's a big difference, ohii-san and i'd never do something like that, alright? most our fans are girls, and i'm not gonna go hurt someone's feelings by calling them names.
[ But it's fortunate Hiyori remains blisfully unaware of the underwear swap (or kiss), as revealing both incidents would only further humiliate Monika, especially since she has a partner. (Apparently!) Jun feels stupid and remorseful, experiencing temptation for what reason? He doesn't want to get involved in any "cheating" scandals. So what should he do now? Maybe clarify things with Monika, just to be sure.
None of this is Hiyori's fault, he's only acting on the limited information he was given. (Or so Jun is led to believe.) Despite Hiyori offering explanations, he remains disheartened Monika never told him the truth. ]
maybe you're right about the muscle thing.
but why do you think her partner is a "well-built muscle dude"? or maybe the muscle option makes the most sense... and thanks for wanting to vouch for me.
[ Though he appreciates the compliment, he feels confused by Monika's attention, unsure of her motivations or his own feelings. It was just a girl touching him, so why can't he stop thinking about it? He knows he shouldn't get caught up in the attention, but it's hard not to when it's the first real interest anyone has shown in him. However, said interest may have been for Game 52 rather than genuine. ]
rinne-senpai's the only one who would. you think there's something down there now? hmm, i haven't gone down there since. though if you wanna go down there to look, we could?
are you just saying that cuz you wanna see me in a dress or what, ohii-san? 😐 i seriously don't know what you mean by layers??? i'll just say two.
[ While not opposed to wearing a dress again, he's not going to say it outright! ]
[ But it's fortunate Hiyori remains blisfully unaware of the underwear swap (or kiss), as revealing both incidents would only further humiliate Monika, especially since she has a partner. (Apparently!) Jun feels stupid and remorseful, experiencing temptation for what reason? He doesn't want to get involved in any "cheating" scandals. So what should he do now? Maybe clarify things with Monika, just to be sure.
None of this is Hiyori's fault, he's only acting on the limited information he was given. (Or so Jun is led to believe.) Despite Hiyori offering explanations, he remains disheartened Monika never told him the truth. ]
maybe you're right about the muscle thing.
but why do you think her partner is a "well-built muscle dude"? or maybe the muscle option makes the most sense... and thanks for wanting to vouch for me.
[ Though he appreciates the compliment, he feels confused by Monika's attention, unsure of her motivations or his own feelings. It was just a girl touching him, so why can't he stop thinking about it? He knows he shouldn't get caught up in the attention, but it's hard not to when it's the first real interest anyone has shown in him. However, said interest may have been for Game 52 rather than genuine. ]
rinne-senpai's the only one who would. you think there's something down there now? hmm, i haven't gone down there since. though if you wanna go down there to look, we could?
are you just saying that cuz you wanna see me in a dress or what, ohii-san? 😐 i seriously don't know what you mean by layers??? i'll just say two.
[ While not opposed to wearing a dress again, he's not going to say it outright! ]
I know, I know! I was just teasing you a bit, that's all!
[Jun isn't a bully. He's a good boy. Almost too good, really. Fortunately, that means it should be super easy to dissuade him from doing anything with this Monika girl! Now that he knows she's taken, he'll probably avoid h—
Wait. What's that? He's going to go see her again to "clarify things"? That's not what Hiyori intended! But he doesn't know that's what Jun's planning, so it goes uncommented on. And well, it's not like he can prevent them from running into each other. All he can do is set things up so that the whole house of cards comes crashing down the next time she does try to make a move. That's what happens when a house is built on lies!]
Well, like I said, I have no clue what they look like. She just kept referring to them as "my lover" and "the love of my life" and other mushy things, so it could be a woman for all I know. But she seems to like muscle, so it seems as good a guess as any!
[As a certain other idol put it (or will eventually put it during a future event), he's "totally cool with this sort of thing." Male lover, female lover, whatever people have is fine with him! Just so long as they don't jump his partner in a bathroom stall, it's all good! ... Though, he is neglecting to mention that she also referred to her partner by another mysterious name. She called them "The Player!" But that doesn't give him a clue as to their gender, or whether or not they have muscles.]
No, there's nothing I'm expecting to find in particular. I'm sure if there was something like an exit there, Rinne-senpai would've found it already. But it doesn't hurt to look, I suppose. If there's one thing I've learned from detective shows, it's that you never know where you might find clues.
And some of those dresses have petticoats, which create multiple layers. I've never worn one myself, though, but I'm sure I could pull it off. We could even match! Though that might be pushing the "Eve" theme a bit too far for some fans. But if it was just a one-time thing and we returned to our regular style afterwards, hopefully everyone could enjoy it 😊
[Jun isn't a bully. He's a good boy. Almost too good, really. Fortunately, that means it should be super easy to dissuade him from doing anything with this Monika girl! Now that he knows she's taken, he'll probably avoid h—
Wait. What's that? He's going to go see her again to "clarify things"? That's not what Hiyori intended! But he doesn't know that's what Jun's planning, so it goes uncommented on. And well, it's not like he can prevent them from running into each other. All he can do is set things up so that the whole house of cards comes crashing down the next time she does try to make a move. That's what happens when a house is built on lies!]
Well, like I said, I have no clue what they look like. She just kept referring to them as "my lover" and "the love of my life" and other mushy things, so it could be a woman for all I know. But she seems to like muscle, so it seems as good a guess as any!
[As a certain other idol put it (or will eventually put it during a future event), he's "totally cool with this sort of thing." Male lover, female lover, whatever people have is fine with him! Just so long as they don't jump his partner in a bathroom stall, it's all good! ... Though, he is neglecting to mention that she also referred to her partner by another mysterious name. She called them "The Player!" But that doesn't give him a clue as to their gender, or whether or not they have muscles.]
No, there's nothing I'm expecting to find in particular. I'm sure if there was something like an exit there, Rinne-senpai would've found it already. But it doesn't hurt to look, I suppose. If there's one thing I've learned from detective shows, it's that you never know where you might find clues.
And some of those dresses have petticoats, which create multiple layers. I've never worn one myself, though, but I'm sure I could pull it off. We could even match! Though that might be pushing the "Eve" theme a bit too far for some fans. But if it was just a one-time thing and we returned to our regular style afterwards, hopefully everyone could enjoy it 😊
i figured that's what you were doing.
[ Sorry, Hiyori, despite Jun being a "good boy," he still needs to get to the bottom of this! And even though he trusts Ohii-san's account, there's a high chance of him still seeking out the truth from Monika-san herself. And this time, he'll be wary of whatever scheme she's hatching. He plans to stand firm against her machinations, and since he already spends most of his time with Hiyori, resisting her manipulations shouldn't be too difficult. ]
oh, okay. that's gotta feel pretty bad for whoever they are. women can have muscle and there's plenty who like working out, so i guess it could really be either.
[ NEGI being the ally we deserve, even that's fine with him too. Fine with whoever makes Monika happy, even if he's obliviously unaware. He only hopes whoever Monika's partner is, they make her happy, that's all! By the sounds of it, they do, so that's good.. great even.
But now! We're back to the Rinne slander, which feels oddly comforting. ]
he definitely wouldn't still be here if there was an exit. but he'd probably get lost out there on the floor, anyway. yeah, sometimes there's clues all over the place. i'm sure there's gotta be something there, even if it's a loose chip.
they do??? well, i'll remember that for next time. but you think? you're good at picking out colours, so you'd probably look good in one. huh, our fans aren't gonna see us, are they? but wouldn't that be something they're into? wait, are you trying to say you wanna do that when we get home?
[ Or here??? Again, he's seriously confused! ]
[ Sorry, Hiyori, despite Jun being a "good boy," he still needs to get to the bottom of this! And even though he trusts Ohii-san's account, there's a high chance of him still seeking out the truth from Monika-san herself. And this time, he'll be wary of whatever scheme she's hatching. He plans to stand firm against her machinations, and since he already spends most of his time with Hiyori, resisting her manipulations shouldn't be too difficult. ]
oh, okay. that's gotta feel pretty bad for whoever they are. women can have muscle and there's plenty who like working out, so i guess it could really be either.
[ NEGI being the ally we deserve, even that's fine with him too. Fine with whoever makes Monika happy, even if he's obliviously unaware. He only hopes whoever Monika's partner is, they make her happy, that's all! By the sounds of it, they do, so that's good.. great even.
But now! We're back to the Rinne slander, which feels oddly comforting. ]
he definitely wouldn't still be here if there was an exit. but he'd probably get lost out there on the floor, anyway. yeah, sometimes there's clues all over the place. i'm sure there's gotta be something there, even if it's a loose chip.
they do??? well, i'll remember that for next time. but you think? you're good at picking out colours, so you'd probably look good in one. huh, our fans aren't gonna see us, are they? but wouldn't that be something they're into? wait, are you trying to say you wanna do that when we get home?
[ Or here??? Again, he's seriously confused! ]
[Male or female, do people who meet over the Internet and bond over video games tend to have any muscle? Aren't they more likely to be soft-bellied shut-ins? Though, then again, Jun-kun likes games, and he has plenty of muscle. That's something he and that girl have in common, then: their love of games. ... Which is another great reason not to mention that whole part of the story! He just won't tell Jun about the video game slash Internet dating thing! There's no need! It's much easier to return to the time-honored tradition of dunking on Rinne-senpai.]
True, he might get lost if he gets too drunk! Honestly, though, if any casino is easy to get lost in, it'd be that one. It looks like it goes on for several floors. But we'll cover more ground with two people than one, at least.
Sure, why not! Though we could try on clothes here, too. Hopefully our captors are too busy gathering worse blackmail to pay attention to who's trying on what clothes, so fans shouldn't end up seeing it. And if we tried them on at home, I guess they'd only see if a fan or a reporter happened to snap a photo? We could always take pictures and post them ourselves, of course, though we'd need CosPro's permission first. I'm sure something like that would generate an astonishing number of Likes 😊
Though our fans' wants are somewhat complicated, I think. Some of them see us as princes, or sort of like ideal boyfriends, so we don't want to lean *too* heavily on feminine charm. But to others, Eve's softness and sweetness is what they like most about us. And seeing someone you admire try on a new look is always exciting, so I want to think they'd like it! Our fans ought to appreciate how cute we are. They can be counted on to appreciate all sides of us, rather: our cool side, our cute side, our handsome side, all of it.
True, he might get lost if he gets too drunk! Honestly, though, if any casino is easy to get lost in, it'd be that one. It looks like it goes on for several floors. But we'll cover more ground with two people than one, at least.
Sure, why not! Though we could try on clothes here, too. Hopefully our captors are too busy gathering worse blackmail to pay attention to who's trying on what clothes, so fans shouldn't end up seeing it. And if we tried them on at home, I guess they'd only see if a fan or a reporter happened to snap a photo? We could always take pictures and post them ourselves, of course, though we'd need CosPro's permission first. I'm sure something like that would generate an astonishing number of Likes 😊
Though our fans' wants are somewhat complicated, I think. Some of them see us as princes, or sort of like ideal boyfriends, so we don't want to lean *too* heavily on feminine charm. But to others, Eve's softness and sweetness is what they like most about us. And seeing someone you admire try on a new look is always exciting, so I want to think they'd like it! Our fans ought to appreciate how cute we are. They can be counted on to appreciate all sides of us, rather: our cool side, our cute side, our handsome side, all of it.
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