suddenly, an old muse returns...

[sorta_cinderella]

I'm happy to see you again. Your waves are much cleaner this time, though I can still sense some distress in them. But that's natural. Now you're an adult.

Before we start looking for a new place of tears and torture... How about we grab something to eat? I want meat. I'll even settle for a burger, I know you're craving one too.

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[breakthecurse]

T-Tears and torture? I really hope not...!

Ah, but I'm really happy to see you here, Hana! My mun saw that you put in an application at entranceway and we're both very excited. I've missed you and Uo so much while I've been in Wonderland. And I'm glad you have a post here as well, because I really wanted to come and wish you good luck for application day!

So...good luck! I believe in you, and your mun as well!

[sorta_cinderella]

Well now, with that kind of encouragement, how can we possibly fail?

The two of us appreciate it. Besides, someone has to be there to chase off all those suitors you must be acquiring.

[breakthecurse]

W-What? No, that's...I don't...t-there aren't any suitors! That's just silly.

[She's blushing a lot though!]

Um, but I have made some friends here though! I'll be sure to introduce you to everyone. Everyone's been very helpful and kind while I've been here, so I think you'll like them a lot, Hana!

[sorta_cinderella]

Is that so? They'll have to pass my special 'Tohru Friend Quiz' in order to stay around.

[Don't mind her braiding your hair, it's just how she rolls.]

[breakthecurse]

[That's entirely fine - Tohru just happily lets her, as always.]

Eh? A 'Tohru Friend Quiz'? Oh no! I really hope they're able to pass!

[She's legitimately concerned. That would be terrible if her Wonderland friends couldn't stay around!]

What kinds of things are on a 'Tohru Friend Quiz' though?

[sorta_cinderella]

[Helps that she's kidding. I think. Hard to tell with Hana-chan.]

They must first submit an essay of what is Tohru Honda's most adorable feature. Then they must draw up a contract in blood to pledge their loyalty.

[breakthecurse]

A-A contract in blood?! That's a really serious promise!

[It would help more if Tohru weren't literally one of the most gullible people to exist on the planet. ...On any planet.]

[sorta_cinderella]

[She boops Tohru's nose.]

Just kidding.

[zodiac_shishou]

Hanajima, it's nice to see you once again.

[sorta_cinderella]

[Kazuma! iyaaan doki doki and all that good stuff.]

The pleasure is all mine, Sohma-san.

[zodiac_shishou]

What is this about tears and torture? Have you been speaking with Kunimitsu or Kyo again?

[sorta_cinderella]

I was just remarking on the last time my mun and I went somewhere. It wasn't exactly pleasant.

[zodiac_shishou]

I see. Well hopefully your future travels and journeys will be ones that are more pleasant than that.

[sorta_cinderella]

It's already a vast improvement.

[zodiac_shishou]

That is good then, the start of a journey is important.

[sorta_cinderella]

Now, what about you? How have you been?

[zodiac_shishou]

I have been well. Though this is the first time I've been out in awhile.

[sorta_cinderella]

That's a shame. You deserve to be out more often.

[zodiac_shishou]

I would like to be, but it seems they haven't found a place for me yet.