Remembering...

[humblericeball]

Miss Mun! (Happy, happy, joy joy~!) It has been a long time! But I'm glad you haven't forgotten me. (Her smile softens and the light in her eyes dims a little.) I know your life can be hectic at times and you forget the things that once made you smile...

(It's almost too easy to do. She has to work on it daily.)

It's okay. I'm just relieved you're here.

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[juzubeads]

I know I don't get out much either, but she hasn't forgotten me entirely.

[For some reason. Even if it has been forever since she read or watched it.]

[humblericeball]

How could she forget you, Kyo-kun? She's lucky to know you!

[juzubeads]

I guess. Just doesn't seem like it when she barely does anything with me these days. It has been a while though, since she had the chance to read it. A-anyway, you're okay, right? Your....player or whatever is treating you okay?

[humblericeball]

Maybe you should encourage her to read it again? I'm sure her interest will return. (He has her full and undivided attention. Then again, he always does.) I'm fine!

(Her smile fades and she looks down at her hands.)

She reminds me of all the good times I had...with you and...Yuki...and Shigure.

[juzubeads]

She wants to. Once her books and manga are unpacked from storage with her parents having moved. Eventually.

[But there's a satisfied nod at her confirming she's okay. He just worries knowing about some of these games out there.]

I guess there were some. Among the bickering and fighting. [But it isn't really Yuki and Kyo if they aren't, lbr here.]

[humblericeball]

I hope that doesn't take too long. Would you like something to eat while you wait? (She was once in a spaceship, so... He's right to worry.) I think it's normal for you...and Yuki-kun.

I thought it was bad, but now...

It's better to fight because... You acknowledge one another.

[juzubeads]

I guess we could. If you didn't mind. I could help make some riceballs or something.

[There's a shrug, a faint twitch but he can't really deny that. He and Yuki always bicker about something or other, after all. It is normal for them. Even if they are physically fighting less than they used to.]

Acknowledge each other by punches and bickering, sure.

[Because no. He isn't ready to admit his true feelings, that he has always been jealous of Yuki.]

[humblericeball]

Don't worry, I can make them! Unless... Do you want me to help you make them? (They have a good time in the kitchen, let's be honest.) It's better than silence. That's what Ayame-san fears the most.

(She feels free to tell Kyo that. Even the confident Snake has trouble with connecting with others.)

[juzubeads]

I don't mind helping. You're always making our dinners so.... [So it is only fair to help where he can at least. Kyo gives a shrug and agrees to help.]

What, that snake? You talking about him and Yuki? Huh. Never really thought about it. But I guess that could explain him being so....persistent.

[Though it does take Kyo by surprise. Aya always seems so confident, after all. Nothing like the bumbling Kyo in comparison, much more hopeless at interacting with others properly.]

[sorta_cinderella]

Of all the people in the world, you're impossible to forget.

[humblericeball]

Hana... (She stares in wonder.) Is that a good thing...?

[sorta_cinderella]

Maybe for others, it would be annoying. But you're the best sort of memory.

[humblericeball]

(The pink on her cheeks spreads until she looks like she has a sunburn.)

I...I would like to be remembered well. But I'd rather not be a memory to you!

[sorta_cinderella]

Oh? Why is that?

[humblericeball]

Because we're friends and friends should stick together.

[sorta_cinderella]

... Well put.

[Have a hug, you gentle creature you.]

And there are plenty of more memories between us, just waiting to be born.

[humblericeball]

(She makes a soft, bashful sound, returning the hug.)

I can't wait to see them! (Hana makes them sound so cute!) Are you okay?

[sorta_cinderella]

...

[Uh, yeah, we are so, SO not answering that honestly. Joys of in-game horrors.]

I am well. And yourself?

[humblericeball]

... (A faint frown follows the pause, but she doesn't press.)

I'm glad to have some room to stretch! I was feeling a little cramped.

[sorta_cinderella]

Does your mundane have anything planned for you?

[humblericeball]

She says it would be nice to send me somewhere again, but she doesn't know where.

[prettyrat]

It's hard for muns to find time in their busy lives for us, but you would be worth the effort, Honda-san.

[humblericeball]

Yuki-kun! (His words sink in a split second later and she blushes furiously.) D-Do you really think so?

[prettyrat]

Of course I do. You're someone who makes everyone around her feel good; that's very special.

[humblericeball]

But that's you! Everyone loves being around you.

[prettyrat]

Not really. Only people at school who don't really know me feel that way, and I think they're more attracted to the idea of me than the real person. On the other hand, you've made we Sohmas feel something other than resignation with our lives. You give people hope.

[humblericeball]

Then you have to show them the real you. I've seen you, Yuki-kin. You're a wonderful person who deserves to be seen and heard. I'm sure everyone will love you even more once they know you.

[prettyrat]

You're so kind, Honda-san. As long as you like being with me, that's enough for me.

[humblericeball]

How can I not like being with you? (That baffles her.)

[prettyrat]

Well, I'm not the ... people person ... that the stupid cat is. I'm glad that doesn't seem to bother you.

[humblericeball]

I don't think anyone is a people person. We all have to work on it in our own time. I can't see why anyone wouldn't like you, Yuki-kun.

[prettyrat]

Maybe I have to try harder to forget the past and focus on being who I am now. The person who is friends with you.

[humblericeball]

You have a bright future ahead of you; I know it. I think you will surprise yourself.

[prettyrat]

With you believing in me, it makes me believe it myself.

What do you see in your own future, Honda-san?

[mane_priority]

The longer the better, if you ask me.