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「 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯... 」 ‧₊˚♪𝄞࿐₊˚⊹ (Open RP account for Mafuyu Asahina of Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!)

[heartlessmarionette]

#HEARTLESSMARIONETTE

“ 𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚚𝚞𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚞𝚖𝚜… 𝚆𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝙸’𝚖 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖, 𝚒𝚝’𝚜 𝚊𝚜 𝚒𝚏 𝙸’𝚖 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚜 𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕… ”

INDIE roleplay account for Mafuyu Asahina of Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! (AKA: Project Sekai)

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[heartlessmarionette]

hiiiii guyssss :,)

as is fairly obvious, I have been almost entirely inactive on Mafuyu for a while now. I fear though I do love her, my pjsk brainworms while never truly gone are on hold for now. I won’t go into it because yk. Personal stuff on the internet. But I do still promise to respond to what I am owed soon-ish, though I do not anticipate getting replies in return.

this is not a YouTuber apology post though!! While Mafuyu has been in stasis, this is largely because I have been focusing my attention on my affiliate rp accounts, one of which (un)fortunately has recently had its affiliatation group disband. While this is very sad for me, this also means that I will be transitioning her to an Indie blog for anyone to interact with! So in short:

If you like Genshin Impact and/or you’d like to interact with me on a (hopefully) more consistent basis, then feel free to pop on by my other blog here on March 1st, when my Columbina Hyposelenia account will be opening to the public Tumblr RPC!

I hope to talk to you all again soon!! But even if we don’t cross paths again, I’m happy for at least this opportunity to say hello.I have missed you pjsk rp friends <3

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu…

There’s a problem.

- @night-lurking-k

[OOC: throws Kanade at u and scurries away /silly]

“Kanade?”

“What is it? What do you need me to do?”

[night-lurking-k]

She slouches her shoulders, a sad look spreading over her face… before replying-

I… think I’m out of cup noodles.

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah.”

Mafuyu pauses for a moment, very clearly on the brink of launching into a ‘Cup noodles aren’t good for you. I can cook.’ lecture… Only to fold under the power of the sad face. Unfair.

“…I can go the store to get more, if that’s what you want.”

[night-lurking-k]

I would like that. But I also don’t want to cause you an inconvenience…

The thought of burdening Mafuyu… no, she can’t allow that. She shakes her head slightly, mostly at herself.

I can wait to eat until Ms. Mochizuki’s next visit. It’s not a problem for me, really.

[heartlessmarionette]

“It’s not an inconvenience. I’m not doing anything important right now, anyway.”

“Is there anything else you want me to pick up while I’m there?”

[heartlessmarionette]

do u think niigo will ever be in Fortnite

“The… American shooting game?”

“…If they invite us, maybe. I’ll do it if it’s what everyone else wants to do.”

“I don’t see them doing that, though. We’re nowhere near big enough to matter on that scale. If anything, they’d probably go for MORE MORE JUMP or Leo/Need before ever considering us.”

“…Sorry if that’s not what you wanted to hear.”

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu…

There’s a problem.

- @night-lurking-k

[OOC: throws Kanade at u and scurries away /silly]

“Kanade?”

“What is it? What do you need me to do?”

[night-lurking-k]

She slouches her shoulders, a sad look spreading over her face… before replying-

I… think I’m out of cup noodles.

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah.”

Mafuyu pauses for a moment, very clearly on the brink of launching into a ‘Cup noodles aren’t good for you. I can cook.’ lecture… Only to fold under the power of the sad face. Unfair.

“…I can go the store to get more, if that’s what you want.”

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu…

There’s a problem.

- @night-lurking-k

[OOC: throws Kanade at u and scurries away /silly]

“Kanade?”

“What is it? What do you need me to do?”

[heartlessmarionette]

Hello Mafyuu! Do you miss talking and being with Kanade?

“Do I miss Kanade…?”

“I guess so. We haven’t had opportunity to speak much, lately…”

“I know she’s right there. But she’s focusing so hard. I don’t want to disturb her if I can help it.”

“…”

“…I don’t like the silence.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“Ah, Otori-san! What a surprise to see you. I hope you’ve been well since we last spoke?”

( To say Emu jumped and squeaked loudly was almost an understatement. The surprise of her senior's silent approach launched Emu off of fronting, Hime holding her close. And so, Al quickly took on his role as masker. )

A-Asahina-senpai! I-I'm great...!! Eheh...

( 📻 - Gods, I hate how you react to her. )

( 🥖 - NOT THE FUCKING TIME AL. )

[wondahoi-mumu]

I won't say it's not kinda scary, but it's not the same scary your smile gets.

[heartlessmarionette]

“I see...”

She, in fact, does not see. But saying so would be rude. As much as she’s trying, she can’t lower her guard to that level the way she would around Nightcord. Not yet, anyway.

Mafuyu lifts her head back to the window as the ride begins to stutter to a halt, almost as if surprised. Somehow she’d managed to forget where they were, for a moment. Strange.

“…Oh. It’s over.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu blinked a bit, nodding. )

Over...

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu stared at the now-open doors for a moment, almost seemingly reluctant in her move to stand up — but of course, she does. Though not without a few uncertain glances back at her junior, and the twitch of a hand unsure whether or not to be held out in offering.

“Do you… need help standing?”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Her eyes looked at Mafuyu, blinking a bit before she shook her head – like how a puppy would – and then a sound of no. Emu got up and reached for Mafuyu's hand a bit before hesitating. )

S-So! Um, didja see anything looks fun? When we were up there?

[heartlessmarionette]

“Fun…”

“…I don’t know. I remember… that carousel, over there. I think I liked it, once. Is that fun?”

[wondahoi-mumu]

The carousel, huh? I definitely think it's more fun when you're little or have friends to go on with! You wanna go on it?

( It isn't a mask, but her energy has definitely improved. Almost like her mask was up. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“If you want to. I don’t mind either way.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Buuuut, w– er, I wanna do what you wanna. I've been on all the rides, and through all the attractions. So...

( A hesitation at the very beginning of her explanation. And the swap of "we" with "I". )

[heartlessmarionette]

“…I don’t know what I…”

The sentence trails off quietly, and she pauses. Saying she doesn’t know would just lead them in circles, wouldn’t it? ‘You’re the only one who can know what you want’.

She’s unsure, but they’re right. The only way to know what she wants is to try to want. Mafuyu nods, making her choice.

“Yes. I want to.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( They take her hand, smiling once more gently, softly. Reassuringly. And guide the senior of theirs to the carousel. Humming as they walked. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu follows after without protest, only silently staring up at the attraction growing ever-closer with each step. The attraction she’s never actually made it to, in either time she’s visited before. If she were superstitious, she’d have believed maybe the thing was cursed.

Her grip on the other’s hand tightens in return, almost imperceptibly. This time, she will make sure she doesn’t end up separated and lost.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( The grip from the younger gently squeezed Mafuyu's hand in reassurance. Of course, the thought is more a growing concern of the ride itself, but the sentiment remains. "I'm right here. It's okay." )

[heartlessmarionette]

Her gaze breaks away from the slowly spinning horses to focus back on Emu. She stares for a moment, hesitating, before gently squeezing back. Intentionally this time, as if in gratitude.

“…Do you… have a favorite, Otori-san? On the carousel. I’ve heard some people have preferences for that sort of thing.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Hmmmm... I do, but it's been a long time... I wonder if they kept them or replaced them...

( She muttered the last sentence, murmuring to herself in thought. )

Oh!! Right, you probably wouldn't know! My brothers and dad were at one point thinking of replacing a lot of rides and equipment. So there's a chance a lot of stuff got changed before WonderShow saved the park.

( A quick explanation as they ended at the back of the line. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah, right, you did mention something like that…”

“What was it, then? Assuming it’s the same.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

It was a flock of doves! It sat two people and it was really fun as a kid to be carried on it because it was separate enough to have each seat go up and down at different times!

( Emu's excitement skyrocketed. )

Grandpa always said he loved it a lot cause me and Hinata-onee-chan used to act like a real flock of doves was carrying us around the ride. I really, really did think for a long long time it was a statue that turned into a real flock of doves when the music started!!

[heartlessmarionette]

“Doves?”

Mafuyu’s head tilts curiously. From their spot in line, she can’t quite see around the other people enough yet to actually get a visual of the seat if it still exists, but…

The way she talks about it with such passion and joy is infectious. Enough so that the mental image she conjures up in her mind brings the slightest upward twitch to her lips.

“I see. I didn’t know there could be animals other than horses… That… does sound like fun.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Oh yeah!! Merry go rounds have horsies, unicorns, seahorses. Most of them tend to be horses or big birds, and some have like bench seats for families that are based on swans. Grandpa wanted a bunch of animals, so you might even see bunnies on there still if Keisuke and Shousuke didn't change it!

( Emu practically bounced in place at the idea. Mostly because the rabbit seats had been her idea. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah— Really..?”

Mafuyu seems to almost light up at the mention of bunnies, dull eyes reflecting the slightest sparkle as she lifts her head.

“I had no idea… I guess it makes sense, though. Bunnies do love to hop, don’t they? And birds are rather known for flying.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Mhm! Oh, and swans swim, so the benches usually have them swimming. The shape of the swan beces the arms of the bench!!

( She noticed the light flicker dimly, still smiling brightly. )

If the bunnies are still here, you wanna ride them?

( She turned around quickly to check, beaming more as she saw the light lavender and tulip pink rabbit seats. )

THEY KEPT THEM!! Yay!!

[heartlessmarionette]

“You all put a lot of thought into this. I guess that must be how the park does so well.”

Mafuyu nods to Emu as they’re finally allowed their turn to board, picking up the pace just enough to secure them the bunnies, but not enough to leave the pink haired girl behind. Almost matching the pink rabbit she gives a gentle pat on the head as she passes by to the lavender one, the smallest of smiles overtaking her expression.

“They’re… cute…”

[wondahoi-mumu]

I always liked purple and pink being together. They're nice friend colours.

( She smiled letting Mafuyu pick her seat first. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“‘Friend colors’…”

Mafuyu hums, taking a seat on the lavender rabbit. She doesn’t particularly care which of the two she ends up on, but she has a feeling Emu would probably want the pink one. A feeling with absolutely no basis and of uncertain origin, but one she isn’t about to argue with.

“…I think I can see that. They do look nice next to each other. Complimentary.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Do you want purple or pink? I go with purple normally, but I like them both!

( She stood between the rabbits. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu stops mid-motion, quickly redirecting to stand beside the pink instead. This is why her mom always said not to listen to ‘vibes’ over logic… It only leads to mistake after mistake. Why did she even make an assumption like that?

“Sorry. I don’t have an opinion.”

“Take the purple if that’s what you want. The animal itself is all that matters, to me..”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“?”

( She blinked a bit. Sitting down on the purple one, she reached a hand out to Mafuyu. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu tilts her head slightly, confusion clear in her expression as her eyes dart between the hand outstretched to her and the face its offerer.

She still doesn’t quite understand it — hesitating for a moment even as she takes a seat on the pink rabbit — but eventually takes it.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu smiled after. )

“Did you think I like the pink bunny more?”

( The girl asked. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“…You remind me of pink. I figured it might be your favorite. I shouldn’t have made assumptions.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“It normally is, actually! But something about it next to purple makes me like purple more! I dunno why...”

( She giggled. )

“So it's not a wrong assumption!”

( Emu reassured. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Oh.”

“I guess it makes sense, in theory. The contrast makes them stand out more… that must be why they call it ‘complimentary’. They bring out the best in each other.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu visibly bit her lip to hold back a stupid statement. Eventually just reaching and holding onto Mafuyu's hand again with a big old smile. Filled with a plethora of emotions. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Again, Mafuyu is confused; but again, she accepts the hand, though this time with less hesitation than before. Perhaps she’s getting used to it by now, though she doesn’t quite know why. Nor does she know why Emu wears the expression she does.

She opens her mouth as if about to ask, but is abruptly cut off by the sound marking beginning of the ride itself.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu looked at the roof of the ride as it started, then giggled as she beamed a bit at Mafuyu. )

“It's not really an exciting ride, but here we go!”

[heartlessmarionette]

“No. It’s plenty exciting.” Despite what her lack of expression may suggest, her words are earnest.

Mafuyu nods in the direction of a group of children just ahead of them, seemingly having the time of their lives as the ride slowly rotates. “It reaches its target audience fine. That’s as exciting as it needs to be.”

“It’s a good ride.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“Heh! Yeah!”

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu nods, still silently watching the kids as the ride continues, although she doesn’t know exactly why. Curiosity, maybe. Perhaps jealousy, that they can smile and laugh like that.

Whatever the reason, she doesn’t bother to voice it. There’s no point, anyway.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu looked over with her eyes, trying to think. If this was one of the rides she wanted to go on, what other ones would Mafuyu like? Which wouldn't she enjoy? )

[heartlessmarionette]

“…You’re thinking about something. Why?”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“Ah, Otori-san! What a surprise to see you. I hope you’ve been well since we last spoke?”

( To say Emu jumped and squeaked loudly was almost an understatement. The surprise of her senior's silent approach launched Emu off of fronting, Hime holding her close. And so, Al quickly took on his role as masker. )

A-Asahina-senpai! I-I'm great...!! Eheh...

( 📻 - Gods, I hate how you react to her. )

( 🥖 - NOT THE FUCKING TIME AL. )

[wondahoi-mumu]

I won't say it's not kinda scary, but it's not the same scary your smile gets.

[heartlessmarionette]

“I see...”

She, in fact, does not see. But saying so would be rude. As much as she’s trying, she can’t lower her guard to that level the way she would around Nightcord. Not yet, anyway.

Mafuyu lifts her head back to the window as the ride begins to stutter to a halt, almost as if surprised. Somehow she’d managed to forget where they were, for a moment. Strange.

“…Oh. It’s over.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu blinked a bit, nodding. )

Over...

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu stared at the now-open doors for a moment, almost seemingly reluctant in her move to stand up — but of course, she does. Though not without a few uncertain glances back at her junior, and the twitch of a hand unsure whether or not to be held out in offering.

“Do you… need help standing?”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Her eyes looked at Mafuyu, blinking a bit before she shook her head – like how a puppy would – and then a sound of no. Emu got up and reached for Mafuyu's hand a bit before hesitating. )

S-So! Um, didja see anything looks fun? When we were up there?

[heartlessmarionette]

“Fun…”

“…I don’t know. I remember… that carousel, over there. I think I liked it, once. Is that fun?”

[wondahoi-mumu]

The carousel, huh? I definitely think it's more fun when you're little or have friends to go on with! You wanna go on it?

( It isn't a mask, but her energy has definitely improved. Almost like her mask was up. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“If you want to. I don’t mind either way.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Buuuut, w– er, I wanna do what you wanna. I've been on all the rides, and through all the attractions. So...

( A hesitation at the very beginning of her explanation. And the swap of "we" with "I". )

[heartlessmarionette]

“…I don’t know what I…”

The sentence trails off quietly, and she pauses. Saying she doesn’t know would just lead them in circles, wouldn’t it? ‘You’re the only one who can know what you want’.

She’s unsure, but they’re right. The only way to know what she wants is to try to want. Mafuyu nods, making her choice.

“Yes. I want to.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( They take her hand, smiling once more gently, softly. Reassuringly. And guide the senior of theirs to the carousel. Humming as they walked. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu follows after without protest, only silently staring up at the attraction growing ever-closer with each step. The attraction she’s never actually made it to, in either time she’s visited before. If she were superstitious, she’d have believed maybe the thing was cursed.

Her grip on the other’s hand tightens in return, almost imperceptibly. This time, she will make sure she doesn’t end up separated and lost.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( The grip from the younger gently squeezed Mafuyu's hand in reassurance. Of course, the thought is more a growing concern of the ride itself, but the sentiment remains. "I'm right here. It's okay." )

[heartlessmarionette]

Her gaze breaks away from the slowly spinning horses to focus back on Emu. She stares for a moment, hesitating, before gently squeezing back. Intentionally this time, as if in gratitude.

“…Do you… have a favorite, Otori-san? On the carousel. I’ve heard some people have preferences for that sort of thing.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Hmmmm... I do, but it's been a long time... I wonder if they kept them or replaced them...

( She muttered the last sentence, murmuring to herself in thought. )

Oh!! Right, you probably wouldn't know! My brothers and dad were at one point thinking of replacing a lot of rides and equipment. So there's a chance a lot of stuff got changed before WonderShow saved the park.

( A quick explanation as they ended at the back of the line. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah, right, you did mention something like that…”

“What was it, then? Assuming it’s the same.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

It was a flock of doves! It sat two people and it was really fun as a kid to be carried on it because it was separate enough to have each seat go up and down at different times!

( Emu's excitement skyrocketed. )

Grandpa always said he loved it a lot cause me and Hinata-onee-chan used to act like a real flock of doves was carrying us around the ride. I really, really did think for a long long time it was a statue that turned into a real flock of doves when the music started!!

[heartlessmarionette]

“Doves?”

Mafuyu’s head tilts curiously. From their spot in line, she can’t quite see around the other people enough yet to actually get a visual of the seat if it still exists, but…

The way she talks about it with such passion and joy is infectious. Enough so that the mental image she conjures up in her mind brings the slightest upward twitch to her lips.

“I see. I didn’t know there could be animals other than horses… That… does sound like fun.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Oh yeah!! Merry go rounds have horsies, unicorns, seahorses. Most of them tend to be horses or big birds, and some have like bench seats for families that are based on swans. Grandpa wanted a bunch of animals, so you might even see bunnies on there still if Keisuke and Shousuke didn't change it!

( Emu practically bounced in place at the idea. Mostly because the rabbit seats had been her idea. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah— Really..?”

Mafuyu seems to almost light up at the mention of bunnies, dull eyes reflecting the slightest sparkle as she lifts her head.

“I had no idea… I guess it makes sense, though. Bunnies do love to hop, don’t they? And birds are rather known for flying.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Mhm! Oh, and swans swim, so the benches usually have them swimming. The shape of the swan beces the arms of the bench!!

( She noticed the light flicker dimly, still smiling brightly. )

If the bunnies are still here, you wanna ride them?

( She turned around quickly to check, beaming more as she saw the light lavender and tulip pink rabbit seats. )

THEY KEPT THEM!! Yay!!

[heartlessmarionette]

“You all put a lot of thought into this. I guess that must be how the park does so well.”

Mafuyu nods to Emu as they’re finally allowed their turn to board, picking up the pace just enough to secure them the bunnies, but not enough to leave the pink haired girl behind. Almost matching the pink rabbit she gives a gentle pat on the head as she passes by to the lavender one, the smallest of smiles overtaking her expression.

“They’re… cute…”

[wondahoi-mumu]

I always liked purple and pink being together. They're nice friend colours.

( She smiled letting Mafuyu pick her seat first. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“‘Friend colors’…”

Mafuyu hums, taking a seat on the lavender rabbit. She doesn’t particularly care which of the two she ends up on, but she has a feeling Emu would probably want the pink one. A feeling with absolutely no basis and of uncertain origin, but one she isn’t about to argue with.

“…I think I can see that. They do look nice next to each other. Complimentary.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Do you want purple or pink? I go with purple normally, but I like them both!

( She stood between the rabbits. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu stops mid-motion, quickly redirecting to stand beside the pink instead. This is why her mom always said not to listen to ‘vibes’ over logic… It only leads to mistake after mistake. Why did she even make an assumption like that?

“Sorry. I don’t have an opinion.”

“Take the purple if that’s what you want. The animal itself is all that matters, to me..”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“?”

( She blinked a bit. Sitting down on the purple one, she reached a hand out to Mafuyu. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu tilts her head slightly, confusion clear in her expression as her eyes dart between the hand outstretched to her and the face its offerer.

She still doesn’t quite understand it — hesitating for a moment even as she takes a seat on the pink rabbit — but eventually takes it.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu smiled after. )

“Did you think I like the pink bunny more?”

( The girl asked. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“…You remind me of pink. I figured it might be your favorite. I shouldn’t have made assumptions.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“It normally is, actually! But something about it next to purple makes me like purple more! I dunno why...”

( She giggled. )

“So it's not a wrong assumption!”

( Emu reassured. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Oh.”

“I guess it makes sense, in theory. The contrast makes them stand out more… that must be why they call it ‘complimentary’. They bring out the best in each other.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu visibly bit her lip to hold back a stupid statement. Eventually just reaching and holding onto Mafuyu's hand again with a big old smile. Filled with a plethora of emotions. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Again, Mafuyu is confused; but again, she accepts the hand, though this time with less hesitation than before. Perhaps she’s getting used to it by now, though she doesn’t quite know why. Nor does she know why Emu wears the expression she does.

She opens her mouth as if about to ask, but is abruptly cut off by the sound marking beginning of the ride itself.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu looked at the roof of the ride as it started, then giggled as she beamed a bit at Mafuyu. )

“It's not really an exciting ride, but here we go!”

[heartlessmarionette]

“No. It’s plenty exciting.” Despite what her lack of expression may suggest, her words are earnest.

Mafuyu nods in the direction of a group of children just ahead of them, seemingly having the time of their lives as the ride slowly rotates. “It reaches its target audience fine. That’s as exciting as it needs to be.”

“It’s a good ride.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“Heh! Yeah!”

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu nods, still silently watching the kids as the ride continues, although she doesn’t know exactly why. Curiosity, maybe. Perhaps jealousy, that they can smile and laugh like that.

Whatever the reason, she doesn’t bother to voice it. There’s no point, anyway.

[wondahoi-mumu]

“Ah, Otori-san! What a surprise to see you. I hope you’ve been well since we last spoke?”

( To say Emu jumped and squeaked loudly was almost an understatement. The surprise of her senior's silent approach launched Emu off of fronting, Hime holding her close. And so, Al quickly took on his role as masker. )

A-Asahina-senpai! I-I'm great...!! Eheh...

( 📻 - Gods, I hate how you react to her. )

( 🥖 - NOT THE FUCKING TIME AL. )

[wondahoi-mumu]

I won't say it's not kinda scary, but it's not the same scary your smile gets.

[heartlessmarionette]

“I see...”

She, in fact, does not see. But saying so would be rude. As much as she’s trying, she can’t lower her guard to that level the way she would around Nightcord. Not yet, anyway.

Mafuyu lifts her head back to the window as the ride begins to stutter to a halt, almost as if surprised. Somehow she’d managed to forget where they were, for a moment. Strange.

“…Oh. It’s over.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu blinked a bit, nodding. )

Over...

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu stared at the now-open doors for a moment, almost seemingly reluctant in her move to stand up — but of course, she does. Though not without a few uncertain glances back at her junior, and the twitch of a hand unsure whether or not to be held out in offering.

“Do you… need help standing?”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Her eyes looked at Mafuyu, blinking a bit before she shook her head – like how a puppy would – and then a sound of no. Emu got up and reached for Mafuyu's hand a bit before hesitating. )

S-So! Um, didja see anything looks fun? When we were up there?

[heartlessmarionette]

“Fun…”

“…I don’t know. I remember… that carousel, over there. I think I liked it, once. Is that fun?”

[wondahoi-mumu]

The carousel, huh? I definitely think it's more fun when you're little or have friends to go on with! You wanna go on it?

( It isn't a mask, but her energy has definitely improved. Almost like her mask was up. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“If you want to. I don’t mind either way.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Buuuut, w– er, I wanna do what you wanna. I've been on all the rides, and through all the attractions. So...

( A hesitation at the very beginning of her explanation. And the swap of "we" with "I". )

[heartlessmarionette]

“…I don’t know what I…”

The sentence trails off quietly, and she pauses. Saying she doesn’t know would just lead them in circles, wouldn’t it? ‘You’re the only one who can know what you want’.

She’s unsure, but they’re right. The only way to know what she wants is to try to want. Mafuyu nods, making her choice.

“Yes. I want to.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( They take her hand, smiling once more gently, softly. Reassuringly. And guide the senior of theirs to the carousel. Humming as they walked. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu follows after without protest, only silently staring up at the attraction growing ever-closer with each step. The attraction she’s never actually made it to, in either time she’s visited before. If she were superstitious, she’d have believed maybe the thing was cursed.

Her grip on the other’s hand tightens in return, almost imperceptibly. This time, she will make sure she doesn’t end up separated and lost.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( The grip from the younger gently squeezed Mafuyu's hand in reassurance. Of course, the thought is more a growing concern of the ride itself, but the sentiment remains. "I'm right here. It's okay." )

[heartlessmarionette]

Her gaze breaks away from the slowly spinning horses to focus back on Emu. She stares for a moment, hesitating, before gently squeezing back. Intentionally this time, as if in gratitude.

“…Do you… have a favorite, Otori-san? On the carousel. I’ve heard some people have preferences for that sort of thing.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Hmmmm... I do, but it's been a long time... I wonder if they kept them or replaced them...

( She muttered the last sentence, murmuring to herself in thought. )

Oh!! Right, you probably wouldn't know! My brothers and dad were at one point thinking of replacing a lot of rides and equipment. So there's a chance a lot of stuff got changed before WonderShow saved the park.

( A quick explanation as they ended at the back of the line. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah, right, you did mention something like that…”

“What was it, then? Assuming it’s the same.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

It was a flock of doves! It sat two people and it was really fun as a kid to be carried on it because it was separate enough to have each seat go up and down at different times!

( Emu's excitement skyrocketed. )

Grandpa always said he loved it a lot cause me and Hinata-onee-chan used to act like a real flock of doves was carrying us around the ride. I really, really did think for a long long time it was a statue that turned into a real flock of doves when the music started!!

[heartlessmarionette]

“Doves?”

Mafuyu’s head tilts curiously. From their spot in line, she can’t quite see around the other people enough yet to actually get a visual of the seat if it still exists, but…

The way she talks about it with such passion and joy is infectious. Enough so that the mental image she conjures up in her mind brings the slightest upward twitch to her lips.

“I see. I didn’t know there could be animals other than horses… That… does sound like fun.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Oh yeah!! Merry go rounds have horsies, unicorns, seahorses. Most of them tend to be horses or big birds, and some have like bench seats for families that are based on swans. Grandpa wanted a bunch of animals, so you might even see bunnies on there still if Keisuke and Shousuke didn't change it!

( Emu practically bounced in place at the idea. Mostly because the rabbit seats had been her idea. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah— Really..?”

Mafuyu seems to almost light up at the mention of bunnies, dull eyes reflecting the slightest sparkle as she lifts her head.

“I had no idea… I guess it makes sense, though. Bunnies do love to hop, don’t they? And birds are rather known for flying.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Mhm! Oh, and swans swim, so the benches usually have them swimming. The shape of the swan beces the arms of the bench!!

( She noticed the light flicker dimly, still smiling brightly. )

If the bunnies are still here, you wanna ride them?

( She turned around quickly to check, beaming more as she saw the light lavender and tulip pink rabbit seats. )

THEY KEPT THEM!! Yay!!

[heartlessmarionette]

“You all put a lot of thought into this. I guess that must be how the park does so well.”

Mafuyu nods to Emu as they’re finally allowed their turn to board, picking up the pace just enough to secure them the bunnies, but not enough to leave the pink haired girl behind. Almost matching the pink rabbit she gives a gentle pat on the head as she passes by to the lavender one, the smallest of smiles overtaking her expression.

“They’re… cute…”

[wondahoi-mumu]

I always liked purple and pink being together. They're nice friend colours.

( She smiled letting Mafuyu pick her seat first. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“‘Friend colors’…”

Mafuyu hums, taking a seat on the lavender rabbit. She doesn’t particularly care which of the two she ends up on, but she has a feeling Emu would probably want the pink one. A feeling with absolutely no basis and of uncertain origin, but one she isn’t about to argue with.

“…I think I can see that. They do look nice next to each other. Complimentary.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Do you want purple or pink? I go with purple normally, but I like them both!

( She stood between the rabbits. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu stops mid-motion, quickly redirecting to stand beside the pink instead. This is why her mom always said not to listen to ‘vibes’ over logic… It only leads to mistake after mistake. Why did she even make an assumption like that?

“Sorry. I don’t have an opinion.”

“Take the purple if that’s what you want. The animal itself is all that matters, to me..”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“?”

( She blinked a bit. Sitting down on the purple one, she reached a hand out to Mafuyu. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu tilts her head slightly, confusion clear in her expression as her eyes dart between the hand outstretched to her and the face its offerer.

She still doesn’t quite understand it — hesitating for a moment even as she takes a seat on the pink rabbit — but eventually takes it.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu smiled after. )

“Did you think I like the pink bunny more?”

( The girl asked. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“…You remind me of pink. I figured it might be your favorite. I shouldn’t have made assumptions.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“It normally is, actually! But something about it next to purple makes me like purple more! I dunno why...”

( She giggled. )

“So it's not a wrong assumption!”

( Emu reassured. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Oh.”

“I guess it makes sense, in theory. The contrast makes them stand out more… that must be why they call it ‘complimentary’. They bring out the best in each other.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu visibly bit her lip to hold back a stupid statement. Eventually just reaching and holding onto Mafuyu's hand again with a big old smile. Filled with a plethora of emotions. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Again, Mafuyu is confused; but again, she accepts the hand, though this time with less hesitation than before. Perhaps she’s getting used to it by now, though she doesn’t quite know why. Nor does she know why Emu wears the expression she does.

She opens her mouth as if about to ask, but is abruptly cut off by the sound marking beginning of the ride itself.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu looked at the roof of the ride as it started, then giggled as she beamed a bit at Mafuyu. )

“It's not really an exciting ride, but here we go!”

[heartlessmarionette]

“No. It’s plenty exciting.” Despite what her lack of expression may suggest, her words are earnest.

Mafuyu nods in the direction of a group of children just ahead of them, seemingly having the time of their lives as the ride slowly rotates. “It reaches its target audience fine. That’s as exciting as it needs to be.”

“It’s a good ride.”

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah. There’s a spider on the ceiling..”

“I… should kill it, right? That’s what mom would have me do… but I don’t think K would be too happy if I got blood on her ceiling…”

“…”

[hampter-kohane-pxl]

Don't kill it! Most spiders don't do anything and even eat mosquitoes.

[heartlessmarionette]

“Do they? So they’re more helpful than not, then…”

“…Is it really alright to just leave it? I wouldn’t want my negligence to cause an infestation…”

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah. There’s a spider on the ceiling..”

“I… should kill it, right? That’s what mom would have me do… but I don’t think K would be too happy if I got blood on her ceiling…”

“…”

[heartlessmarionette]

She just compliments Mizuki a lot more than she used to which seems normal. She also rants about Railgun at random

“Hm… that does sound relatively normal…”

“…I guess she’s fine, then. I’m assuming this was a while ago, so if there was anything damage done there would be obvious signs by now. That’s good.”

“…I still don’t approve of the fact she drank at all, though. She just got lucky this time.”

[heartlessmarionette]

It was when they made Mizuki forget about her. She drank alcohol after posting a lot of beer emojis then got hit in the head with a metal pan by an anon

“So that’s why.”

“I understand the want to do so in a situation like that, but alcohol consumption severely damages the growth of the brain if it isn’t fully developed. Not to mention damages what’s already there if the quantity is large enough.”

“And to have an external blow to the head on top of internal damage, at that…”

“Has Ena been acting any differently since? Sluggish, forgetful, generally disoriented?”

[heartlessmarionette]

You missed the day Ena drank Sake

“She did what.”

“Non-alcoholic, surely? It must have been. It better have been. Tell me it wasn’t.”

[heartlessmarionette]

HI MAFUYU HI LOVE YOUR MUSIC BIG FAN PLEASE DONT GO BALD

“Ahah… Thank you, I suppose.”

“It is nice to hear the things we create have a favorable impact on other people. I hope our feelings reached you.”

…why would I be bald…????

[wondahoi-mumu]

“Ah, Otori-san! What a surprise to see you. I hope you’ve been well since we last spoke?”

( To say Emu jumped and squeaked loudly was almost an understatement. The surprise of her senior's silent approach launched Emu off of fronting, Hime holding her close. And so, Al quickly took on his role as masker. )

A-Asahina-senpai! I-I'm great...!! Eheh...

( 📻 - Gods, I hate how you react to her. )

( 🥖 - NOT THE FUCKING TIME AL. )

[wondahoi-mumu]

I won't say it's not kinda scary, but it's not the same scary your smile gets.

[heartlessmarionette]

“I see...”

She, in fact, does not see. But saying so would be rude. As much as she’s trying, she can’t lower her guard to that level the way she would around Nightcord. Not yet, anyway.

Mafuyu lifts her head back to the window as the ride begins to stutter to a halt, almost as if surprised. Somehow she’d managed to forget where they were, for a moment. Strange.

“…Oh. It’s over.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu blinked a bit, nodding. )

Over...

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu stared at the now-open doors for a moment, almost seemingly reluctant in her move to stand up — but of course, she does. Though not without a few uncertain glances back at her junior, and the twitch of a hand unsure whether or not to be held out in offering.

“Do you… need help standing?”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Her eyes looked at Mafuyu, blinking a bit before she shook her head – like how a puppy would – and then a sound of no. Emu got up and reached for Mafuyu's hand a bit before hesitating. )

S-So! Um, didja see anything looks fun? When we were up there?

[heartlessmarionette]

“Fun…”

“…I don’t know. I remember… that carousel, over there. I think I liked it, once. Is that fun?”

[wondahoi-mumu]

The carousel, huh? I definitely think it's more fun when you're little or have friends to go on with! You wanna go on it?

( It isn't a mask, but her energy has definitely improved. Almost like her mask was up. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“If you want to. I don’t mind either way.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Buuuut, w– er, I wanna do what you wanna. I've been on all the rides, and through all the attractions. So...

( A hesitation at the very beginning of her explanation. And the swap of "we" with "I". )

[heartlessmarionette]

“…I don’t know what I…”

The sentence trails off quietly, and she pauses. Saying she doesn’t know would just lead them in circles, wouldn’t it? ‘You’re the only one who can know what you want’.

She’s unsure, but they’re right. The only way to know what she wants is to try to want. Mafuyu nods, making her choice.

“Yes. I want to.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( They take her hand, smiling once more gently, softly. Reassuringly. And guide the senior of theirs to the carousel. Humming as they walked. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu follows after without protest, only silently staring up at the attraction growing ever-closer with each step. The attraction she’s never actually made it to, in either time she’s visited before. If she were superstitious, she’d have believed maybe the thing was cursed.

Her grip on the other’s hand tightens in return, almost imperceptibly. This time, she will make sure she doesn’t end up separated and lost.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( The grip from the younger gently squeezed Mafuyu's hand in reassurance. Of course, the thought is more a growing concern of the ride itself, but the sentiment remains. "I'm right here. It's okay." )

[heartlessmarionette]

Her gaze breaks away from the slowly spinning horses to focus back on Emu. She stares for a moment, hesitating, before gently squeezing back. Intentionally this time, as if in gratitude.

“…Do you… have a favorite, Otori-san? On the carousel. I’ve heard some people have preferences for that sort of thing.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Hmmmm... I do, but it's been a long time... I wonder if they kept them or replaced them...

( She muttered the last sentence, murmuring to herself in thought. )

Oh!! Right, you probably wouldn't know! My brothers and dad were at one point thinking of replacing a lot of rides and equipment. So there's a chance a lot of stuff got changed before WonderShow saved the park.

( A quick explanation as they ended at the back of the line. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah, right, you did mention something like that…”

“What was it, then? Assuming it’s the same.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

It was a flock of doves! It sat two people and it was really fun as a kid to be carried on it because it was separate enough to have each seat go up and down at different times!

( Emu's excitement skyrocketed. )

Grandpa always said he loved it a lot cause me and Hinata-onee-chan used to act like a real flock of doves was carrying us around the ride. I really, really did think for a long long time it was a statue that turned into a real flock of doves when the music started!!

[heartlessmarionette]

“Doves?”

Mafuyu’s head tilts curiously. From their spot in line, she can’t quite see around the other people enough yet to actually get a visual of the seat if it still exists, but…

The way she talks about it with such passion and joy is infectious. Enough so that the mental image she conjures up in her mind brings the slightest upward twitch to her lips.

“I see. I didn’t know there could be animals other than horses… That… does sound like fun.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Oh yeah!! Merry go rounds have horsies, unicorns, seahorses. Most of them tend to be horses or big birds, and some have like bench seats for families that are based on swans. Grandpa wanted a bunch of animals, so you might even see bunnies on there still if Keisuke and Shousuke didn't change it!

( Emu practically bounced in place at the idea. Mostly because the rabbit seats had been her idea. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Ah— Really..?”

Mafuyu seems to almost light up at the mention of bunnies, dull eyes reflecting the slightest sparkle as she lifts her head.

“I had no idea… I guess it makes sense, though. Bunnies do love to hop, don’t they? And birds are rather known for flying.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Mhm! Oh, and swans swim, so the benches usually have them swimming. The shape of the swan beces the arms of the bench!!

( She noticed the light flicker dimly, still smiling brightly. )

If the bunnies are still here, you wanna ride them?

( She turned around quickly to check, beaming more as she saw the light lavender and tulip pink rabbit seats. )

THEY KEPT THEM!! Yay!!

[heartlessmarionette]

“You all put a lot of thought into this. I guess that must be how the park does so well.”

Mafuyu nods to Emu as they’re finally allowed their turn to board, picking up the pace just enough to secure them the bunnies, but not enough to leave the pink haired girl behind. Almost matching the pink rabbit she gives a gentle pat on the head as she passes by to the lavender one, the smallest of smiles overtaking her expression.

“They’re… cute…”

[wondahoi-mumu]

I always liked purple and pink being together. They're nice friend colours.

( She smiled letting Mafuyu pick her seat first. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“‘Friend colors’…”

Mafuyu hums, taking a seat on the lavender rabbit. She doesn’t particularly care which of the two she ends up on, but she has a feeling Emu would probably want the pink one. A feeling with absolutely no basis and of uncertain origin, but one she isn’t about to argue with.

“…I think I can see that. They do look nice next to each other. Complimentary.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

Do you want purple or pink? I go with purple normally, but I like them both!

( She stood between the rabbits. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu stops mid-motion, quickly redirecting to stand beside the pink instead. This is why her mom always said not to listen to ‘vibes’ over logic… It only leads to mistake after mistake. Why did she even make an assumption like that?

“Sorry. I don’t have an opinion.”

“Take the purple if that’s what you want. The animal itself is all that matters, to me..”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“?”

( She blinked a bit. Sitting down on the purple one, she reached a hand out to Mafuyu. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Mafuyu tilts her head slightly, confusion clear in her expression as her eyes dart between the hand outstretched to her and the face its offerer.

She still doesn’t quite understand it — hesitating for a moment even as she takes a seat on the pink rabbit — but eventually takes it.

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu smiled after. )

“Did you think I like the pink bunny more?”

( The girl asked. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“…You remind me of pink. I figured it might be your favorite. I shouldn’t have made assumptions.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

“It normally is, actually! But something about it next to purple makes me like purple more! I dunno why...”

( She giggled. )

“So it's not a wrong assumption!”

( Emu reassured. )

[heartlessmarionette]

“Oh.”

“I guess it makes sense, in theory. The contrast makes them stand out more… that must be why they call it ‘complimentary’. They bring out the best in each other.”

[wondahoi-mumu]

( Emu visibly bit her lip to hold back a stupid statement. Eventually just reaching and holding onto Mafuyu's hand again with a big old smile. Filled with a plethora of emotions. )

[heartlessmarionette]

Again, Mafuyu is confused; but again, she accepts the hand, though this time with less hesitation than before. Perhaps she’s getting used to it by now, though she doesn’t quite know why. Nor does she know why Emu wears the expression she does.

She opens her mouth as if about to ask, but is abruptly cut off by the sound marking beginning of the ride itself.