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[mahoushonen]

L-look, I know that you get really worried about impressing people, but when it comes to that person you don't have to impress her. That's part of why she's ...

[can't say the compliment, can you buddy.]

The point is, instead of worrying just relax and do your best. Okay?

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[alovingheart]

[Aww, Anna thinks someone has a crush on... someone else. But don't worry, she's not saying anything about that, he seems embarrassed enough as it is.]

Good advice! Sometimes I have to give my mun that advice too. She's always worried about what other people think of her.

[mahoushonen]

It's pointless to worry about that kind of thing because you can't control it. It's easier to just not worry about it.

[he only worries about it with one person. isn't that right, syaoran?]

[iamadreamer]

[ Eh? Impressing? Did she miss something?

It's a little strange, hearing the words coming from the brown-eyed boy who she had tried so diligently to impress at first, only to stumble over her own two feet time and time again -- but can't imagine anyone better to deliver them. ]

Can you give your mun a message for me, too?

1/2 (PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE FREAKOUT IN THE ICON XD)

[mahoushonen]

[why is she always right there exactly at the second it's the most embarrassing thing he's confessing to augh--]

2/2

[mahoushonen]

[no no calm down syaoran, it's okay, it's good she's here right now.]

A-ah, yeah, of course ...

whaaaat freakout?? <3

[iamadreamer]

[ This is important, just as important as returning the Clow cards to their home, so she will cup her hands and whisper to him! Because that will make sure it gets there safe, right? What is personal space? ]

Will you tell her just to be herself? If she does that, I think whoever she wants to impress will be really happy.

Syaoran forever internally vibrating

[mahoushonen]

[he stands stock still as she gets so close, his heart thrumming in his chest, but listens carefully. and blushes and nods a little at her advice, which is perfect.

you hear that, mun?

he smiles just the tiniest bit for a short moment, too short for sakura to see.] She says that's good advice. [he sighs and crosses his arms.] Of course, she'll take it from you and not from me ...

Syaoran forever adorable? <3

[iamadreamer]

Hoeee?

[ If she even notices that she is completely invading his personal space, small hands cupped against his ear, she doesn't acknowledge it. Instead, when she finally draws away, curling her hands into excited fists before her, she hums eagerly. ]

What advice would Li-kun give me?

[ The inquiry is completely heartfelt. The fact that it will probably inspire more internal vibrating is completely accidental. ]

[mahoushonen]

[what advice would he give sakura!? that's an easy question when they're in the middle of dealing with supernatural phenomena; he's good at figuring out what's going on, or figuring out how to investigate it logically, so he can help her think things through. but in general?]

Ah! Um! That is--! [he puts one foot back and leans away from sakura, an arm up defensively as he tries to get enough personal space to recover his thinking process.] I guess --!

[iamadreamer]

[ She doesn't take a step forward but doesn't backpedal either, stretching her arms high above her head, fingers reaching toward the sky above. He is quiet in class, sometimes quiet when it's just the two of them, so many wouldn't think to ask -- but to Sakura, the brown eyed boy has such a clear and brilliant perspective on everything.

They reach the same successes, but by different means, different paths. ]

If you could give me one piece of advice, anything, what would it be?

[ Her head tilts a little, her crossed arms resting upon the top of her head and her hands clasped comfortably against opposite elbows. ]

[mahoushonen]

[her look is open and earnest and syaoran's heart throbs harder, but he tries to listen to what she's saying. advice? what would he tell sakura? she honestly lacks for nothing - she is intuitive and friendly, honest and open, charismatic and blessed with the luck of gods. what advice could he give sakura in her daily life?

he thinks about the question so earnestly he doesn't notice when his look goes from flustered to distant and contemplative. he likes sakura, yes, but what would help her? what it is that she struggles with ...?

and then he knows, and looks up, serious.] Always have confidence in yourself. For you, everything will surely be okay, so there's no reason to doubt your intuition. All right?

[iamadreamer]

[ Just for a moment, she forgets what she had asked, content to watch the brown eyed boy and the array of emotions that he transitions through. Her smile softens and she tilts her head a little, wondering exactly what caused him to change his mind, and what moment their friendship was forged. They've both grown leaps and bounds through their journey, both changed --

So long as he doesn't outgrow her, she is content to continue changing with him. ]

Hoe?

[ It's a simple piece of advice, one that she has heard a handful of times before from Kero-chan -- while her faith in others is infinite, her faith in herself sometimes wavers -- but is so earnest, so honest. The promise that everything will be okay tagged to the end coaxes a hand to her chest, before she decides: there isn't anyone she would rather be in this strange place with.

Once again forgetting personal space, Sakura takes a few eager bounds forward, tossing her arms around Syaoran in an embrace. ]

Arigatou.

[mahoushonen]

[eyes wide with surprise, syaoran barely manages to throw his arms open in time for sakura to throw herself onto him, hugging him around the neck. he stills, even his breath catching, as he goes a brilliant red shade at her sudden actions, but he doesn't have enough time to go into full panic mode before she thanks him calmly right in his ear.

syaoran feels the tension drain out of him at the single word, a helpless smile (she can't see it, he's not even embarrassed) spreading on his face, and he gently hugs her back with his arms tenatively around her waist, squeezing tenderly. he didn't expect his advice to elicit such a strong reaction, but he's infinitely touched by how much his words have touched her. he squeezes his arms around her a little.]

A-aa .... it was nothing.

[iamadreamer]

[ What the brown-eyed boy fails to see -- what the mistress of the cards herself fails to notice, often enough -- is the effect that he has upon her life. Somehow, he has transitioned from rival, to acquaintance, to ally, to so very important. His name is the first to fall from her lips when she struggles, his opinion weighing heavily when she considers her next handful of steps.

And she can't imagine things any differently now.

Polite mannerisms dictate she release him soon, as she can already imagine the vein throbbing on her brother's forehead, and it's hardly fair to the easily embarrassed Syaoran, but -- ] Hoeee. Do you want to know what advice I would give Li-kun? [ -- maybe just one more minute. Though she is hardly afraid of this new place, given all the new faces she has the chance of meeting, it's a relief to see his warm, familiar brown eyes. Having adventures together sounds infinitely more fun, after all! ]