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[He buries himself in a blanket, knees tight to his chest. He’s not supposed to… he’s not supposed to… he starts crying, tears hot and small.]

《Previous》

@ask-lostchild-karma

[Higuchi just smiled at Karma and continued on cooking. After the two finished dinner, her sister came home—clearly exhausted from school, but immediately lights up at the food on the table. The three had their dinner, along side Etsu and Sir whom Higuchi had also prepared their dinner, and [Redacted] called it in for the night—leaving Higuchi and Karma alone to clean up.]

[As Karma finished putting away the dishes, Higuchi took this opportunity to voice her concerns.]

Karma, are you okay? I noticed you were a bit off back when I arrived home. Is…is something bothering you?

[How much does he tell her?] I’m okay.

Are you really?

[She looks at him, her eyes filled with worry mixed with sadness. Will this be another one of those moments where I’m still not able to reach him?]

[She looks upset. Was that the wrong answer… He’s not supposed to have problems. He’s supposed to be good, behave himself, and comply with instructions. That’s all that matters.] Higuchi-san? I am as okay as you would like me to be.

But that’s not up to me to decided whether you should be okay or not. I’m not you. Nor should you let your feelings be decided how other people want you to feel.

It’s okay to not be okay.

[Higuchi speaks softly, trying her best to chose her words carefully.]

[He doesn’t know what that means. What’s… what’s the right answer? What is he supposed to do? How does he behave appropriately? Can he… can he even give her what she wants?] What do you want?

Not a lot really. I told you before that all I care about is your well-being, physically, mentally and emotionally. Bottling up your feelings isn’t healthy Karma.

I know that its hard to really say it, believe me I’ve had my fair share of experiences, but it feels…less burdening when you share it to someone. I want you to feel that its alright to talk to someone about your feelings, be it positive or negative. Someone who makes you comfortable to talk to.

It doesn’t matter if that person isn’t me, as long as there is someone in your life to help share your burden with.

[He looks at her and bites his lip. He can’t cry. He doesn’t have the right. He never did.] I’ll… [He pinches his arm. She’s nice, but she’s still a superior and has to be treated as such. The safest superior he’s ever had, the closest to one who cared, but ultimately still a superior.] Thank you, ma'am.

[Higuchi smiles at him and moves closer to Karma is, holding out her hand.]

Is it alright if I you can give me your hand for a moment?

[He doesn’t like it, but who is he to refuse her?] Of course.

[She lightly grasps Karma’s hand and gently yet firmly presses it over where his heart should be and immediately lets go.]

I’ve promised myself that no one will hurt you anymore ever since you’ve became a part of this family.

So no matter what, this home—your home—will always be a place to let yourself go. No one will ever judge, hurt or punish you for being yourself again for as long as I still live.

[He nods. He wants to believe her, he does, but it’s been so long since anyone meant that. People had said it, sure, but no one had ever meant it. Still, the way she looked at him, her constant insistence that she wanted more than he could give… maybe she was the real thing.] I…

#higuchi talks #karma #《o(TvTo)》#《i love you my child》

Its okay, you don’t have to say anything...

[Higuchi glances at the clock hanging on the wall to her right.]

It’s getting late, I’ll be heading to bed soon so you can go back and rest in your room if you’d like.

[She turns to leave the kitchen area but pauses.]

When I said you can let your emotions go, that includes crying as well.

[Looking back at Karma with a soft smile,—]

So it’s alright to stop holding back those tears, I hope you feel better afterwards. Have a good night Karma.

[—Higuchi leaves.]

《Previous》

@ask-lostchild-karma

[Higuchi just smiled at Karma and continued on cooking. After the two finished dinner, her sister came home—clearly exhausted from school, but immediately lights up at the food on the table. The three had their dinner, along side Etsu and Sir whom Higuchi had also prepared their dinner, and [Redacted] called it in for the night—leaving Higuchi and Karma alone to clean up.]

[As Karma finished putting away the dishes, Higuchi took this opportunity to voice her concerns.]

Karma, are you okay? I noticed you were a bit off back when I arrived home. Is…is something bothering you?

[How much does he tell her?] I’m okay.

Are you really?

[She looks at him, her eyes filled with worry mixed with sadness. Will this be another one of those moments where I’m still not able to reach him?]

[She looks upset. Was that the wrong answer… He’s not supposed to have problems. He’s supposed to be good, behave himself, and comply with instructions. That’s all that matters.] Higuchi-san? I am as okay as you would like me to be.

But that’s not up to me to decided whether you should be okay or not. I’m not you. Nor should you let your feelings be decided how other people want you to feel.

It’s okay to not be okay.

[Higuchi speaks softly, trying her best to chose her words carefully.]

[He doesn’t know what that means. What’s… what’s the right answer? What is he supposed to do? How does he behave appropriately? Can he… can he even give her what she wants?] What do you want?

Not a lot really. I told you before that all I care about is your well-being, physically, mentally and emotionally. Bottling up your feelings isn’t healthy Karma.

I know that its hard to really say it, believe me I’ve had my fair share of experiences, but it feels…less burdening when you share it to someone. I want you to feel that its alright to talk to someone about your feelings, be it positive or negative. Someone who makes you comfortable to talk to.

It doesn’t matter if that person isn’t me, as long as there is someone in your life to help share your burden with.

[He looks at her and bites his lip. He can’t cry. He doesn’t have the right. He never did.] I’ll… [He pinches his arm. She’s nice, but she’s still a superior and has to be treated as such. The safest superior he’s ever had, the closest to one who cared, but ultimately still a superior.] Thank you, ma'am.

[Higuchi smiles at him and moves closer to Karma is, holding out her hand.]

Is it alright if I you can give me your hand for a moment?

[He doesn’t like it, but who is he to refuse her?] Of course.

[She lightly grasps Karma’s hand and gently yet firmly presses it over where his heart should be and immediately lets go.]

I’ve promised myself that no one will hurt you anymore ever since you’ve became a part of this family.

So no matter what, this home—your home—will always be a place to let yourself go. No one will ever judge, hurt or punish you for being yourself again for as long as I still live.

《Previous》

@ask-lostchild-karma

[Higuchi just smiled at Karma and continued on cooking. After the two finished dinner, her sister came home—clearly exhausted from school, but immediately lights up at the food on the table. The three had their dinner, along side Etsu and Sir whom Higuchi had also prepared their dinner, and [Redacted] called it in for the night—leaving Higuchi and Karma alone to clean up.]

[As Karma finished putting away the dishes, Higuchi took this opportunity to voice her concerns.]

Karma, are you okay? I noticed you were a bit off back when I arrived home. Is…is something bothering you?

[How much does he tell her?] I’m okay.

Are you really?

[She looks at him, her eyes filled with worry mixed with sadness. Will this be another one of those moments where I’m still not able to reach him?]

[She looks upset. Was that the wrong answer… He’s not supposed to have problems. He’s supposed to be good, behave himself, and comply with instructions. That’s all that matters.] Higuchi-san? I am as okay as you would like me to be.

But that’s not up to me to decided whether you should be okay or not. I’m not you. Nor should you let your feelings be decided how other people want you to feel.

It’s okay to not be okay.

[Higuchi speaks softly, trying her best to chose her words carefully.]

[He doesn’t know what that means. What’s… what’s the right answer? What is he supposed to do? How does he behave appropriately? Can he… can he even give her what she wants?] What do you want?

Not a lot really. I told you before that all I care about is your well-being, physically, mentally and emotionally. Bottling up your feelings isn’t healthy Karma.

I know that its hard to really say it, believe me I’ve had my fair share of experiences, but it feels…less burdening when you share it to someone. I want you to feel that its alright to talk to someone about your feelings, be it positive or negative. Someone who makes you comfortable to talk to.

It doesn’t matter if that person isn’t me, as long as there is someone in your life to help share your burden with.

[He looks at her and bites his lip. He can’t cry. He doesn’t have the right. He never did.] I’ll… [He pinches his arm. She’s nice, but she’s still a superior and has to be treated as such. The safest superior he’s ever had, the closest to one who cared, but ultimately still a superior.] Thank you, ma'am.

#higuchi talks #karma #《i know what i'm doing》

[Higuchi smiles at him and moves closer to Karma is, holding out her hand.]

Is it alright if I you can give me your hand for a moment?

《Previous》

@ask-lostchild-karma

[Higuchi just smiled at Karma and continued on cooking. After the two finished dinner, her sister came home—clearly exhausted from school, but immediately lights up at the food on the table. The three had their dinner, along side Etsu and Sir whom Higuchi had also prepared their dinner, and [Redacted] called it in for the night—leaving Higuchi and Karma alone to clean up.]

[As Karma finished putting away the dishes, Higuchi took this opportunity to voice her concerns.]

Karma, are you okay? I noticed you were a bit off back when I arrived home. Is…is something bothering you?

[How much does he tell her?] I’m okay.

Are you really?

[She looks at him, her eyes filled with worry mixed with sadness. Will this be another one of those moments where I’m still not able to reach him?]

[She looks upset. Was that the wrong answer… He’s not supposed to have problems. He’s supposed to be good, behave himself, and comply with instructions. That’s all that matters.] Higuchi-san? I am as okay as you would like me to be.

But that’s not up to me to decided whether you should be okay or not. I’m not you. Nor should you let your feelings be decided how other people want you to feel.

It’s okay to not be okay.

[Higuchi speaks softly, trying her best to chose her words carefully.]

[He doesn’t know what that means. What’s… what’s the right answer? What is he supposed to do? How does he behave appropriately? Can he… can he even give her what she wants?] What do you want?

Not a lot really. I told you before that all I care about is your well-being, physically, mentally and emotionally. Bottling up your feelings isn’t healthy Karma.

I know that its hard to really say it, believe me I’ve had my fair share of experiences, but it feels...less burdening when you share it to someone. I want you to feel that its alright to talk to someone about your feelings, be it positive or negative. Someone who makes you comfortable to talk to.

It doesn’t matter if that person isn’t me, as long as there is someone in your life to help share your burden with.

《Previous》

@ask-lostchild-karma

[Higuchi just smiled at Karma and continued on cooking. After the two finished dinner, her sister came home—clearly exhausted from school, but immediately lights up at the food on the table. The three had their dinner, along side Etsu and Sir whom Higuchi had also prepared their dinner, and [Redacted] called it in for the night—leaving Higuchi and Karma alone to clean up.]

[As Karma finished putting away the dishes, Higuchi took this opportunity to voice her concerns.]

Karma, are you okay? I noticed you were a bit off back when I arrived home. Is…is something bothering you?

[How much does he tell her?] I’m okay.

Are you really?

[She looks at him, her eyes filled with worry mixed with sadness. Will this be another one of those moments where I’m still not able to reach him?]

[She looks upset. Was that the wrong answer… He’s not supposed to have problems. He’s supposed to be good, behave himself, and comply with instructions. That’s all that matters.] Higuchi-san? I am as okay as you would like me to be.

But that’s not up to me to decided whether you should be okay or not. I’m not you. Nor should you let your feelings be decided how other people want you to feel.

It’s okay to not be okay.

[Higuchi speaks softly, trying her best to chose her words carefully.]

《Previous》

@ask-lostchild-karma

[Higuchi just smiled at Karma and continued on cooking. After the two finished dinner, her sister came home—clearly exhausted from school, but immediately lights up at the food on the table. The three had their dinner, along side Etsu and Sir whom Higuchi had also prepared their dinner, and [Redacted] called it in for the night—leaving Higuchi and Karma alone to clean up.]

[As Karma finished putting away the dishes, Higuchi took this opportunity to voice her concerns.]

Karma, are you okay? I noticed you were a bit off back when I arrived home. Is…is something bothering you?

[How much does he tell her?] I’m okay.

Are you really?

[She looks at him, her eyes filled with worry mixed with sadness. Will this be another one of those moments where I’m still not able to reach him?]

《Previous》

@ask-lostchild-karma

[Higuchi just smiled at Karma and continued on cooking. After the two finished dinner, her sister came home—clearly exhausted from school, but immediately lights up at the food on the table. The three had their dinner, along side Etsu and Sir whom Higuchi had also prepared their dinner, and [Redacted] called it in for the night—leaving Higuchi and Karma alone to clean up.]

[As Karma finished putting away the dishes, Higuchi took this opportunity to voice her concerns.]

Karma, are you okay? I noticed you were a bit off back when I arrived home. Is...is something bothering you?

[He wraps his arms around his legs and pulls them closer into himself, focusing on the movement so that he doesn’t have to think of other things.]

[However, the quietness of the apartment is soon interrupted by the faint sound of keys jingling followed by the door opening and a familiar voice. Karma tenses.]

Tadaima.

[Her voice echoed across the home and she soon heard the incoming pitter-patter and the flapping of wings from both Sir and Etsu respectively. Higuchi didn’t expect to be home so early after coming late for the past four days straight. Count your blessings I suppose, she thought.]

Ah… hello you two. I hope you guys had fun while I was gone. I’m sorry I haven’t spend time with you guys more.

[After locking the door, Etsu happily greeted his mother with an affectionate nuzzle to her cheek and happy chirrups. Sir to gave his greeting to Higuchi by climbing up her leg and resting himself on her other shoulder and she reciprocates their affections with gentle pats before making her way further inside her home with the two.]

[He goes rigid. Higuchi is home. Carefully, trying to make it seem like he wasn’t just on the verge of crying, he uncurled himself and pulled himself to his feet.]

[Hmm…[Redacted] isn’t home yet so I should start preparing for dinner, but only after I giving my greeting to Karma.]

[Higuchi sets down her things and goes to knock on his door. She had gotten the extra empty bedroom cleaned up and decorated so Karma could have his own private space in their home when she had taken him in. Knocking on the door, she softly says her greeting.]

Afternoon Karma. I just wanted to say hello to you before I start dinner, would you like to have anything?

[He approaches the door and desperately prays that his voice doesn’t shake as he replies.] Hello, Higuchi-san. [He opens it.] Nothing in particular.

[Higuchi smiles at him in the otherwise dimly lit room, but then notices something slightly off about his demeanor. Mentally taking note of this, she decides to question it later and focuses on making their meals first.]

Hmm…are you fine with mapo tofu?

[He nods but doesn’t meet her eyes.] Yes, ma'am.

[She does a once-over at him, her smile turned tight-lipped in worry.]

Say…do you mind helping me prepare dinner?

Of course, Higuchi-san. [He follows her silently out into the kitchen.]

[The two made their way to the kitchen, washing their hands properly before starting.]

You can start on the rice and once your done with that you can help me cut the tofu.

[Higuchi gathers the ingredients she needed and started making the seasonings.]

So how did the build-a-bear day go with Chuuya-san? I’m still very sorry I couldn’t go with you that day.

[He nods and complies.] Chuuya-san was very nice. I’m grateful to him for taking me.

I wasn’t able to speak to you that much after you came home, but I could tell that you were happy.

[-ish? She also remembers him being a bit disheartened. Still she smiles as she mixes in the seasonings.]

I’m glad. So what did you name the bear?

Well… [He’s a little ashamed of not coming up with something better.] His name is Bear.

[Suprised, Higuchi accidentally lets out a snort before covering her mouth.]

A-ah, I didn’t mean to laugh Karma. Just to be perfectly clear, I’m not laughing at the name…I thought it was cute.

Trust me when I say I know more people who give their pets weirder names.

[He looks down.] Thank you, ma'am. [This is good. Every bit of attention he puts into conversation with her is energy that stops him from crying.]

It’s no problem.

[Finishing with the seasonings, Higuchi moved on to mincing and cutting the garlic cloves, ginger and green onions.]

So anything else interesting that you want to share?

[Interesting? Has he… what does she want? He can’t think of anything wrong, but maybe Chuuya expressed displeasure at his behavior.] Not that I know of?

cut[She grabs the frying pan from the kitchen wall hanging rack and placed it on the stove, putting it on medium and pouring in the vegeteble oil.]

Ah…that’s sorta okay? I was hoping you had made friends with someone new on one of those walks of yours, but I’m glad nothing bad happened to you during them as well.

[Once that was done, she started sauteing the minced garlic and ginger.]

Oh, you can turn off the rice cooker now and start cutting up the tofu. Just wash it beforehand

[He does as instructed.] I see… I apologize.

#higuchi talks #karma #《mod eve is talking from experience》#《shame》#《shame on mod eve》#《this also ties into the canon dynamic of higuchi and her sister》

Karma, its fine. Its all part of the learning process!

[Higuchi added the ground pork as soon as she smelled the fragrance of the ginger and garlic and proceeds to separate the meat with a wooden spoon.]

Just between you and me, [Redacted] was always the better cook. She was the first one to learn it from our mother when we were younger so she’s a lot more experienced with this than I am.

[Sheepishly scratching her cheek, she looks at Karma briefly.]

She still does the cooking whenever I come home late, which I normally do. It’s quite embarrassing considering I’m the eldest and all...but she understands and I’m grateful for that.

So don’t be afraid to make mistakes, just learn from them afterwards.

[He wraps his arms around his legs and pulls them closer into himself, focusing on the movement so that he doesn’t have to think of other things.]

[However, the quietness of the apartment is soon interrupted by the faint sound of keys jingling followed by the door opening and a familiar voice. Karma tenses.]

Tadaima.

[Her voice echoed across the home and she soon heard the incoming pitter-patter and the flapping of wings from both Sir and Etsu respectively. Higuchi didn’t expect to be home so early after coming late for the past four days straight. Count your blessings I suppose, she thought.]

Ah… hello you two. I hope you guys had fun while I was gone. I’m sorry I haven’t spend time with you guys more.

[After locking the door, Etsu happily greeted his mother with an affectionate nuzzle to her cheek and happy chirrups. Sir to gave his greeting to Higuchi by climbing up her leg and resting himself on her other shoulder and she reciprocates their affections with gentle pats before making her way further inside her home with the two.]

[He goes rigid. Higuchi is home. Carefully, trying to make it seem like he wasn’t just on the verge of crying, he uncurled himself and pulled himself to his feet.]

[Hmm…[Redacted] isn’t home yet so I should start preparing for dinner, but only after I giving my greeting to Karma.]

[Higuchi sets down her things and goes to knock on his door. She had gotten the extra empty bedroom cleaned up and decorated so Karma could have his own private space in their home when she had taken him in. Knocking on the door, she softly says her greeting.]

Afternoon Karma. I just wanted to say hello to you before I start dinner, would you like to have anything?

[He approaches the door and desperately prays that his voice doesn’t shake as he replies.] Hello, Higuchi-san. [He opens it.] Nothing in particular.

[Higuchi smiles at him in the otherwise dimly lit room, but then notices something slightly off about his demeanor. Mentally taking note of this, she decides to question it later and focuses on making their meals first.]

Hmm…are you fine with mapo tofu?

[He nods but doesn’t meet her eyes.] Yes, ma'am.

[She does a once-over at him, her smile turned tight-lipped in worry.]

Say…do you mind helping me prepare dinner?

Of course, Higuchi-san. [He follows her silently out into the kitchen.]

[The two made their way to the kitchen, washing their hands properly before starting.]

You can start on the rice and once your done with that you can help me cut the tofu.

[Higuchi gathers the ingredients she needed and started making the seasonings.]

So how did the build-a-bear day go with Chuuya-san? I’m still very sorry I couldn’t go with you that day.

[He nods and complies.] Chuuya-san was very nice. I’m grateful to him for taking me.

I wasn’t able to speak to you that much after you came home, but I could tell that you were happy.

[-ish? She also remembers him being a bit disheartened. Still she smiles as she mixes in the seasonings.]

I’m glad. So what did you name the bear?

Well… [He’s a little ashamed of not coming up with something better.] His name is Bear.

[Suprised, Higuchi accidentally lets out a snort before covering her mouth.]

A-ah, I didn’t mean to laugh Karma. Just to be perfectly clear, I’m not laughing at the name…I thought it was cute.

Trust me when I say I know more people who give their pets weirder names.

[He looks down.] Thank you, ma'am. [This is good. Every bit of attention he puts into conversation with her is energy that stops him from crying.]

It’s no problem.

[Finishing with the seasonings, Higuchi moved on to mincing and cutting the garlic cloves, ginger and green onions.]

So anything else interesting that you want to share?

[Interesting? Has he… what does she want? He can’t think of anything wrong, but maybe Chuuya expressed displeasure at his behavior.] Not that I know of?

#higuchi talks #karma #《this is starting to become a cooking show except with a reborn dead kid and a mafioso blonde》#《huh》#《life is weird》

cut[She grabs the frying pan from the kitchen wall hanging rack and placed it on the stove, putting it on medium and pouring in the vegeteble oil.]

Ah...that’s sorta okay? I was hoping you had made friends with someone new on one of those walks of yours, but I’m glad nothing bad happened to you during them as well.

[Once that was done, she started sauteing the minced garlic and ginger.]

Oh, you can turn off the rice cooker now and start cutting up the tofu. Just wash it beforehand

[He wraps his arms around his legs and pulls them closer into himself, focusing on the movement so that he doesn’t have to think of other things.]

[However, the quietness of the apartment is soon interrupted by the faint sound of keys jingling followed by the door opening and a familiar voice. Karma tenses.]

Tadaima.

[Her voice echoed across the home and she soon heard the incoming pitter-patter and the flapping of wings from both Sir and Etsu respectively. Higuchi didn’t expect to be home so early after coming late for the past four days straight. Count your blessings I suppose, she thought.]

Ah… hello you two. I hope you guys had fun while I was gone. I’m sorry I haven’t spend time with you guys more.

[After locking the door, Etsu happily greeted his mother with an affectionate nuzzle to her cheek and happy chirrups. Sir to gave his greeting to Higuchi by climbing up her leg and resting himself on her other shoulder and she reciprocates their affections with gentle pats before making her way further inside her home with the two.]

[He goes rigid. Higuchi is home. Carefully, trying to make it seem like he wasn’t just on the verge of crying, he uncurled himself and pulled himself to his feet.]

[Hmm…[Redacted] isn’t home yet so I should start preparing for dinner, but only after I giving my greeting to Karma.]

[Higuchi sets down her things and goes to knock on his door. She had gotten the extra empty bedroom cleaned up and decorated so Karma could have his own private space in their home when she had taken him in. Knocking on the door, she softly says her greeting.]

Afternoon Karma. I just wanted to say hello to you before I start dinner, would you like to have anything?

[He approaches the door and desperately prays that his voice doesn’t shake as he replies.] Hello, Higuchi-san. [He opens it.] Nothing in particular.

[Higuchi smiles at him in the otherwise dimly lit room, but then notices something slightly off about his demeanor. Mentally taking note of this, she decides to question it later and focuses on making their meals first.]

Hmm…are you fine with mapo tofu?

[He nods but doesn’t meet her eyes.] Yes, ma'am.

[She does a once-over at him, her smile turned tight-lipped in worry.]

Say…do you mind helping me prepare dinner?

Of course, Higuchi-san. [He follows her silently out into the kitchen.]

[The two made their way to the kitchen, washing their hands properly before starting.]

You can start on the rice and once your done with that you can help me cut the tofu.

[Higuchi gathers the ingredients she needed and started making the seasonings.]

So how did the build-a-bear day go with Chuuya-san? I’m still very sorry I couldn’t go with you that day.

[He nods and complies.] Chuuya-san was very nice. I’m grateful to him for taking me.

I wasn’t able to speak to you that much after you came home, but I could tell that you were happy.

[-ish? She also remembers him being a bit disheartened. Still she smiles as she mixes in the seasonings.]

I’m glad. So what did you name the bear?

Well… [He’s a little ashamed of not coming up with something better.] His name is Bear.

[Suprised, Higuchi accidentally lets out a snort before covering her mouth.]

A-ah, I didn’t mean to laugh Karma. Just to be perfectly clear, I’m not laughing at the name…I thought it was cute.

Trust me when I say I know more people who give their pets weirder names.

[He looks down.] Thank you, ma'am. [This is good. Every bit of attention he puts into conversation with her is energy that stops him from crying.]

#higuchi talks #karma #《her interesting means anything karma shares》

It’s no problem.

[Finishing with the seasonings, Higuchi moved on to mincing and cutting the garlic cloves, ginger and green onions.]

So anything else interesting that you want to share?

[He wraps his arms around his legs and pulls them closer into himself, focusing on the movement so that he doesn’t have to think of other things.]

[However, the quietness of the apartment is soon interrupted by the faint sound of keys jingling followed by the door opening and a familiar voice. Karma tenses.]

Tadaima.

[Her voice echoed across the home and she soon heard the incoming pitter-patter and the flapping of wings from both Sir and Etsu respectively. Higuchi didn’t expect to be home so early after coming late for the past four days straight. Count your blessings I suppose, she thought.]

Ah… hello you two. I hope you guys had fun while I was gone. I’m sorry I haven’t spend time with you guys more.

[After locking the door, Etsu happily greeted his mother with an affectionate nuzzle to her cheek and happy chirrups. Sir to gave his greeting to Higuchi by climbing up her leg and resting himself on her other shoulder and she reciprocates their affections with gentle pats before making her way further inside her home with the two.]

[He goes rigid. Higuchi is home. Carefully, trying to make it seem like he wasn’t just on the verge of crying, he uncurled himself and pulled himself to his feet.]

[Hmm…[Redacted] isn’t home yet so I should start preparing for dinner, but only after I giving my greeting to Karma.]

[Higuchi sets down her things and goes to knock on his door. She had gotten the extra empty bedroom cleaned up and decorated so Karma could have his own private space in their home when she had taken him in. Knocking on the door, she softly says her greeting.]

Afternoon Karma. I just wanted to say hello to you before I start dinner, would you like to have anything?

[He approaches the door and desperately prays that his voice doesn’t shake as he replies.] Hello, Higuchi-san. [He opens it.] Nothing in particular.

[Higuchi smiles at him in the otherwise dimly lit room, but then notices something slightly off about his demeanor. Mentally taking note of this, she decides to question it later and focuses on making their meals first.]

Hmm…are you fine with mapo tofu?

[He nods but doesn’t meet her eyes.] Yes, ma'am.

[She does a once-over at him, her smile turned tight-lipped in worry.]

Say…do you mind helping me prepare dinner?

Of course, Higuchi-san. [He follows her silently out into the kitchen.]

[The two made their way to the kitchen, washing their hands properly before starting.]

You can start on the rice and once your done with that you can help me cut the tofu.

[Higuchi gathers the ingredients she needed and started making the seasonings.]

So how did the build-a-bear day go with Chuuya-san? I’m still very sorry I couldn’t go with you that day.

[He nods and complies.] Chuuya-san was very nice. I’m grateful to him for taking me.

I wasn’t able to speak to you that much after you came home, but I could tell that you were happy.

[-ish? She also remembers him being a bit disheartened. Still she smiles as she mixes in the seasonings.]

I’m glad. So what did you name the bear?

Well… [He’s a little ashamed of not coming up with something better.] His name is Bear.

#higuchi talks #karma #《not gonna name names》#《you know who you are》

[Suprised, Higuchi accidentally lets out a snort before covering her mouth.]

A-ah, I didn’t mean to laugh Karma. Just to be perfectly clear, I’m not laughing at the name...I thought it was cute.

Trust me when I say I know more people who give their pets weirder names.

[He wraps his arms around his legs and pulls them closer into himself, focusing on the movement so that he doesn’t have to think of other things.]

[However, the quietness of the apartment is soon interrupted by the faint sound of keys jingling followed by the door opening and a familiar voice. Karma tenses.]

Tadaima.

[Her voice echoed across the home and she soon heard the incoming pitter-patter and the flapping of wings from both Sir and Etsu respectively. Higuchi didn’t expect to be home so early after coming late for the past four days straight. Count your blessings I suppose, she thought.]

Ah… hello you two. I hope you guys had fun while I was gone. I’m sorry I haven’t spend time with you guys more.

[After locking the door, Etsu happily greeted his mother with an affectionate nuzzle to her cheek and happy chirrups. Sir to gave his greeting to Higuchi by climbing up her leg and resting himself on her other shoulder and she reciprocates their affections with gentle pats before making her way further inside her home with the two.]

[He goes rigid. Higuchi is home. Carefully, trying to make it seem like he wasn’t just on the verge of crying, he uncurled himself and pulled himself to his feet.]

[Hmm…[Redacted] isn’t home yet so I should start preparing for dinner, but only after I giving my greeting to Karma.]

[Higuchi sets down her things and goes to knock on his door. She had gotten the extra empty bedroom cleaned up and decorated so Karma could have his own private space in their home when she had taken him in. Knocking on the door, she softly says her greeting.]

Afternoon Karma. I just wanted to say hello to you before I start dinner, would you like to have anything?

[He approaches the door and desperately prays that his voice doesn’t shake as he replies.] Hello, Higuchi-san. [He opens it.] Nothing in particular.

[Higuchi smiles at him in the otherwise dimly lit room, but then notices something slightly off about his demeanor. Mentally taking note of this, she decides to question it later and focuses on making their meals first.]

Hmm…are you fine with mapo tofu?

[He nods but doesn’t meet her eyes.] Yes, ma'am.

[She does a once-over at him, her smile turned tight-lipped in worry.]

Say…do you mind helping me prepare dinner?

Of course, Higuchi-san. [He follows her silently out into the kitchen.]

[The two made their way to the kitchen, washing their hands properly before starting.]

You can start on the rice and once your done with that you can help me cut the tofu.

[Higuchi gathers the ingredients she needed and started making the seasonings.]

So how did the build-a-bear day go with Chuuya-san? I’m still very sorry I couldn’t go with you that day.

[He nods and complies.] Chuuya-san was very nice. I’m grateful to him for taking me.

I wasn’t able to speak to you that much after you came home, but I could tell that you were happy.

[-ish? She also remembers him being a bit disheartened. Still she smiles as she mixes in the seasonings.]

I’m glad. So what did you name the bear?

[He wraps his arms around his legs and pulls them closer into himself, focusing on the movement so that he doesn’t have to think of other things.]

[However, the quietness of the apartment is soon interrupted by the faint sound of keys jingling followed by the door opening and a familiar voice. Karma tenses.]

Tadaima.

[Her voice echoed across the home and she soon heard the incoming pitter-patter and the flapping of wings from both Sir and Etsu respectively. Higuchi didn’t expect to be home so early after coming late for the past four days straight. Count your blessings I suppose, she thought.]

Ah… hello you two. I hope you guys had fun while I was gone. I’m sorry I haven’t spend time with you guys more.

[After locking the door, Etsu happily greeted his mother with an affectionate nuzzle to her cheek and happy chirrups. Sir to gave his greeting to Higuchi by climbing up her leg and resting himself on her other shoulder and she reciprocates their affections with gentle pats before making her way further inside her home with the two.]

[He goes rigid. Higuchi is home. Carefully, trying to make it seem like he wasn’t just on the verge of crying, he uncurled himself and pulled himself to his feet.]

[Hmm…[Redacted] isn’t home yet so I should start preparing for dinner, but only after I giving my greeting to Karma.]

[Higuchi sets down her things and goes to knock on his door. She had gotten the extra empty bedroom cleaned up and decorated so Karma could have his own private space in their home when she had taken him in. Knocking on the door, she softly says her greeting.]

Afternoon Karma. I just wanted to say hello to you before I start dinner, would you like to have anything?

[He approaches the door and desperately prays that his voice doesn’t shake as he replies.] Hello, Higuchi-san. [He opens it.] Nothing in particular.

[Higuchi smiles at him in the otherwise dimly lit room, but then notices something slightly off about his demeanor. Mentally taking note of this, she decides to question it later and focuses on making their meals first.]

Hmm…are you fine with mapo tofu?

[He nods but doesn’t meet her eyes.] Yes, ma'am.

[She does a once-over at him, her smile turned tight-lipped in worry.]

Say…do you mind helping me prepare dinner?

Of course, Higuchi-san. [He follows her silently out into the kitchen.]

[The two made their way to the kitchen, washing their hands properly before starting.]

You can start on the rice and once your done with that you can help me cut the tofu.

[Higuchi gathers the ingredients she needed and started making the seasonings.]

So how did the build-a-bear day go with Chuuya-san? I’m still very sorry I couldn’t go with you that day.

[He wraps his arms around his legs and pulls them closer into himself, focusing on the movement so that he doesn’t have to think of other things.]

[However, the quietness of the apartment is soon interrupted by the faint sound of keys jingling followed by the door opening and a familiar voice. Karma tenses.]

Tadaima.

[Her voice echoed across the home and she soon heard the incoming pitter-patter and the flapping of wings from both Sir and Etsu respectively. Higuchi didn’t expect to be home so early after coming late for the past four days straight. Count your blessings I suppose, she thought.]

Ah… hello you two. I hope you guys had fun while I was gone. I’m sorry I haven’t spend time with you guys more.

[After locking the door, Etsu happily greeted his mother with an affectionate nuzzle to her cheek and happy chirrups. Sir to gave his greeting to Higuchi by climbing up her leg and resting himself on her other shoulder and she reciprocates their affections with gentle pats before making her way further inside her home with the two.]

[He goes rigid. Higuchi is home. Carefully, trying to make it seem like he wasn’t just on the verge of crying, he uncurled himself and pulled himself to his feet.]

[Hmm…[Redacted] isn’t home yet so I should start preparing for dinner, but only after I giving my greeting to Karma.]

[Higuchi sets down her things and goes to knock on his door. She had gotten the extra empty bedroom cleaned up and decorated so Karma could have his own private space in their home when she had taken him in. Knocking on the door, she softly says her greeting.]

Afternoon Karma. I just wanted to say hello to you before I start dinner, would you like to have anything?

[He approaches the door and desperately prays that his voice doesn’t shake as he replies.] Hello, Higuchi-san. [He opens it.] Nothing in particular.

[Higuchi smiles at him in the otherwise dimly lit room, but then notices something slightly off about his demeanor. Mentally taking note of this, she decides to question it later and focuses on making their meals first.]

Hmm…are you fine with mapo tofu?

[He nods but doesn’t meet her eyes.] Yes, ma'am.

[She does a once-over at him, her smile turned tight-lipped in worry.]

Say...do you mind helping me prepare dinner?