Kabuki Daisuki

こんにちは！My name is Kiku Honda. I am 17 years old and I am a second-year student at United World Art Academy (UWAA)

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OOC

So, I have had to make an important decision. I have been getting busier and also had tougher internet restrictions, which has forced me to decide to either drop Mizuki or Kiku. As this is on Kiku’s account, I think you can guess where this is going. I have lost all inspiration for Kiku, and therefore have decided to withdraw him. BUT I will be able to focus on Mizuki’s story more closely now, so look forward to more from Mizuki. I love all you guys so much and didn’t want to leave the group altogether, so I hope you understand this. -Emma

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"Hallo, we haven't really spoken much. Even though we're roommates, and share a discipline class together. You can call me Erik, it's nice to meet you."

Kiku jumped slightly and looked up from his camera. ‘Oh, konnichiwa,’ he said, ‘you can call me Kiku, it is nice to meet you as well.’ He stood up and offered his hand to him to shake.

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“Oh. So you might be leaving soon,” he said, more a statement than an inquiry, “Suppose it’s a bit late to be talking now then. But anyways, it’s great you are having the chance for your dream. That’s a huge deal.”

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‘Maybe, but it is still a nice gesture,’ he said, ‘even if I take it, it starts after the summer, so it is not too late to be talking.’ He set his camera in his bag gently.

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Kiku was pacing nervously, wondering what to do. Should he accept or not? He should at least get some advice, and the first person he thought of was, of course, Valentina. He walked towards the bakery and went in, greeted by the smell of baked goods. 'Hello?' he called into the seeming empty bakery.

Valentina was putting the last details on a cake due for display, when she heard the bell of the door. Things had been a bit slow as of late but she didn’t mind gave her a chance to work on decoration. When she saw it was Kiku she had to fight back everything not to jump over the counter. “Should I get your usual treat?”

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“Wait! Like for good?! Like I’ll never see you again, I…” Emotions began to get caught inside. “I can always look out for her while I’m still here, so no need to worry about her.” She hadn’t really witness Kiku like this, she wasn’t really sure what to do but she knew one thing may help maybe for a little while. She brought him close to her. “Focus on what will be the best for you, you might have to make some sacrifices but it’ll be worth it in the end. Kiku, I don’t want to be the one thing that holds you back from your dream.”

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‘Maybe not forever. Even if I take it, I may be able to go to college here in America. If I am lucky.’ He ran his fingers through his hair, making it stand up somewhat, and accepted her hug. ‘I have not told Mizuki yet, I am afraid of hurting her even more. How does one tell their little sister, who is so close to your heart, that you are not coming back to school with them?’ His voice cracked slightly as his eyes finally let tears slip.

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"Hallo, we haven't really spoken much. Even though we're roommates, and share a discipline class together. You can call me Erik, it's nice to meet you."

Kiku jumped slightly and looked up from his camera. ‘Oh, konnichiwa,’ he said, ‘you can call me Kiku, it is nice to meet you as well.’ He stood up and offered his hand to him to shake.

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He took the Kiku’s offered hand and shook it. “Sorry that I interrupted what you were doing.” Erik said as he rubbed the back of his neck, “I felt like we were needing proper introductions…What were you doing by the way?”

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‘I was actually taking photos for memories,’ he replied, ‘you see, I have been offered an internship back home in Japan, but if I accept it, I have to leave the academy. I have not decided if I want to take it or not, but it is Shonen Jump, and it has been my dream to work for Shonen Jump for years.’

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Kiku was pacing nervously, wondering what to do. Should he accept or not? He should at least get some advice, and the first person he thought of was, of course, Valentina. He walked towards the bakery and went in, greeted by the smell of baked goods. 'Hello?' he called into the seeming empty bakery.

Valentina was putting the last details on a cake due for display, when she heard the bell of the door. Things had been a bit slow as of late but she didn’t mind gave her a chance to work on decoration. When she saw it was Kiku she had to fight back everything not to jump over the counter. “Should I get your usual treat?”

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“Well he did mention something along the lines of that when I talked to him last. But he was acting a bit funny like something else happened.” she gave a quick reply

Valentina listened to Kiku talk about his dilemma now she had to speak up she just hoped she would be able to provide the best advice for him. “Hmm, I say take the internship, I think it’ll be a wonderful opportunity for you. I know you want to be a fourth year next school semester but is skipping ahead worth missing out on his chance.  We can always check the schedule and see if there will be more than one exam before school starts.”

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‘But if I accept, I have to leave the academy, I will not be able to look out for Mizuki, she has already gotten hurt twice,and...’ He trailed off. ‘But at the same time, I have wanted to work for Shonen Jump for years, and this internship could mean a lot for a future career. But Mizuki, and you...’ He buried his face in his hands, trying his hardest not to cry.

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Kiku was pacing nervously, wondering what to do. Should he accept or not? He should at least get some advice, and the first person he thought of was, of course, Valentina. He walked towards the bakery and went in, greeted by the smell of baked goods. 'Hello?' he called into the seeming empty bakery.

Valentina was putting the last details on a cake due for display, when she heard the bell of the door. Things had been a bit slow as of late but she didn’t mind gave her a chance to work on decoration. When she saw it was Kiku she had to fight back everything not to jump over the counter. “Should I get your usual treat?”

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“Oh, you need my help? Why didn’t say so, sooner.” she gave him a smile and walked around the counter.

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‘I-It’s a difficult thing,’ he said, ‘I don’t know if Lovino-sempai or anyone else told you, but at her audition Mizuki had a fall and hurt her ankle. Well, after I told our parents I received a call from Shonen Jump in Japan, they... They saw my online portfolio that I had when I did drawing and, well, they want me to do an internship in Japan.’ It felt so weird being able to say it out loud. ‘But if I take it I will not be able to take the exam to skip straight into fourth year after summer because I will have to go to Japan, and I do not know what to do.’

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Photos to make his sister laugh? That piqued her interest, making her eyes widen as she faced him, closing the album before her. “Not very professional, huh? Mind if I take a look?” She asked calmly, trying to not seem overly excited by any means. Although she quite enjoyed the photographs in the album, seeing something that was made for entertainment and laughter was something she did not want to miss out on.  

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‘I... I suppose,’ he said, walking back over to his photography album shelf before pulling out the album. He hesitated before opening it to a picture and handing it to her. ‘That is a face swap of all the members of ‘SHINee’, one of Mizuki’s favourite korean pop groups, where their faces have been replaced with that of an Amami rabbit, a type of Japanese rabbit.’ Kiku allowed a tiny smile to appear on his face. ‘Mizuki laughed but then told me never to photoshop SHINee again, it was quite cute.’

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Kiku was pacing nervously, wondering what to do. Should he accept or not? He should at least get some advice, and the first person he thought of was, of course, Valentina. He walked towards the bakery and went in, greeted by the smell of baked goods. 'Hello?' he called into the seeming empty bakery.

Valentina was putting the last details on a cake due for display, when she heard the bell of the door. Things had been a bit slow as of late but she didn’t mind gave her a chance to work on decoration. When she saw it was Kiku she had to fight back everything not to jump over the counter. “Should I get your usual treat?”

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Kiku smiled when he saw Valentina and felt some of his worries melt away. Some. ‘Yes, thank you, Tina-chan,’ he said, opening his wallet to pay. He fidgeted nervously, wondering when or where to begin.

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She felt bad taking Kiku’s money but knew he usually would protest if he didn’t pay for it. “Okay.” she gathered everything and plated it for him. “There you go. Is that everything?” she questioned.

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‘Hai, I believe so,’ he said, accepting the treat, but then remembered why he had come in the first place. ‘Actually, TIna-chan, can... Can you maybe help with something?’

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"Hallo, we haven't really spoken much. Even though we're roommates, and share a discipline class together. You can call me Erik, it's nice to meet you."

Kiku jumped slightly and looked up from his camera. ‘Oh, konnichiwa,’ he said, ‘you can call me Kiku, it is nice to meet you as well.’ He stood up and offered his hand to him to shake.

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Audition || Closed

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“I was just doing my job, Mimi was a bit down about her ankle so I decided to cheer her up.” he placed a smile on his face. “So that explains her face, I had take my off cause I have an meeting with the Gourmet Club.”

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Kiku took note of the cat whiskers on Mizuki’s face and nodded. ‘Alright,’ he said, ‘Mizuki, these are for you, the nurse said you just need to put them under your arms, swing them in front of you and hop with your good foot, like this.’ He demonstrated, but accidentally overhopped and landed n a stray piece of paper and slid on his butt. ‘Okay, not like that, but I think you know what I mean,’ he said, handing her the crutches.

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“I can see why. There’s so many photographs here,” she flipped onto the next page, tilting her head a bit as she observed the images before her. “Did you take these photos according to the guidelines of an assignment or were you able to photograph anything of your choice?” She pointed at one of the photos, hoping to get a bit of back-story on it.

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‘Some were taken with the guidelines of assignments, but some from my ‘Photography Editing Studio’ class were taken of my choice,’ he said, ‘I sometimes practice taking out things in the photograph and replacing it with something else while trying to make it look natural.’ He hesitated. ‘I also have a folder of pictures I make to make my sister laugh. But they are not very professional pictures.’

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Audition || Closed

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His face was soaked with both water from the faucet as well as his eyes’ salty tears. He didn’t want to show this emotion openly in front of her but she just meant that much to him. Seeing her in pain he could no longer keep what he buried deep inside for much longer. But why did he have to say those words out loud though was his thought. 

“I told you no guy is worth tears and that means me…” he dried his face and walked back over in front of her.

“Mimi…I doubt Kiku would approve of this… of us. I think it’ll be best for everyone if… we remained just friends.” It hurt him to say that but it was for the best right? “You deserve so so much better than this Italian.” He couldn’t keep his hands steady as he spoke they went every which way as he spoke as calm as he could to her.

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Mizuki didn’t know what to say, think or do. Then flashbacks hit her like an avalanche. ‘I think- I think I’m not right for you! Can we still be really good friends after?’

‘Lovi-kun…’ she finally said, ‘You can’t help who you fall in love with, I still believe that.’ She took a deep breath. ‘I don’t want to give up, I spent months thinking you didn’t feel the same way, and when I realised, I thought I had a chance. I don’t want to give up on you Lovi-kun!’ She hadn’t realised how her voice had risen, and now sensed that someone was giving her a strange look.

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Kiku had had to take a call on his mobile, which was why he took longer than he expected. He had thought he heard shouting, which was why he quickly gathered up the crutches the nurse had given him for Mizuki and walked quickly back to the infirmary.

‘Mizuki, Lovino-sempai, is everything alright?’ he asked, ‘I thought I heard shouting. I am sorry I was gone longer than I thought, I had an important call I had to take on my phone.’

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“Most of my work is managed through a digital database, so I don’t find it much of a task to organize film related content. But I can see how photography could get quite messy if not managed correctly.”

“Thank you, Kiku.” She accepted the album, gently and slowly flipping through its pages, admiring each and every photograph. At times, she would try to figure out the story behind it. “Oh, well.. It’s pronounced ‘Er-zzhay-bet’ though some say ‘Errz-sey-bet’. You could just call be Elizabet if it’s easier for you? Or even Eliza.”

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A hint of a smile appeared. ‘“Elizabet” does sound easier to say,’ he said, ‘anyway, these are photos that I have taken recently, I try to label each photograph with the date I took it.’ He pointed to the little strips of paper beneath each photo with the date in both Japanese and English order. ‘So then i can group together photos from the same time period, which is usually two or three months. Photography is one of those disciplines which requires a lot of organization.’

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Kiku was pacing nervously, wondering what to do. Should he accept or not? He should at least get some advice, and the first person he thought of was, of course, Valentina. He walked towards the bakery and went in, greeted by the smell of baked goods. 'Hello?' he called into the seeming empty bakery.

Valentina was putting the last details on a cake due for display, when she heard the bell of the door. Things had been a bit slow as of late but she didn’t mind gave her a chance to work on decoration. When she saw it was Kiku she had to fight back everything not to jump over the counter. “Should I get your usual treat?”

[kabukidaisuki-blog]

Kiku smiled when he saw Valentina and felt some of his worries melt away. Some. ‘Yes, thank you, Tina-chan,’ he said, opening his wallet to pay. He fidgeted nervously, wondering when or where to begin.

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She stood still, quite stunned as she did not expect for him to invite her in. “O-Oh, okay!” Slowly she followed him, closing the door behind her to ensure no draft would slip in. As he looked through his work, she’d stand on her toes from time to time to peer over his shoulder. She’d do this very quickly though, so he would not notice.

“I suppose you keep many albums of your work? It must be hard to keep them all organized and time stamped. Then again, you do seem to be the kind to be very organized with this kind of thing.”

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‘Hai, I do,’ he said, ‘it does take effort to organize photographs as well as other things, but once you do it is much easier to find everything.’ He flipped to his most recent photos in his album and held out the album to her. ‘Here you go, Erz... Um, Erzse... I’m sorry, how did you say your name?’

[erzsebethedervary]

“Oh! I get what you mean. I do something similar, except my focus is on moving photos. Ah, I mean film. Our stories sound a bit similar; it was because of my father than I had gained an interest in film in the first place! I loved recording special moments in my father’s life. He was such a great man, I could talk about him all day!” 

She paused, a sigh escaping her lips. “My apologies, I started to make the conversation about my dad. I’m interested in seeing your work though, if you don’t mind?”

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‘Not at all, come in,’ he said, moving away from the door to let her in and to collect his folio for classes. He opened it and quickly realised that he had instead picked up his personal photo album with family photos and his less class-quality photos. ‘A-Ah, wrong one,’ he said, quickly setting it down and finding the correct album.

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Audition || Closed

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Somehow, Mizuki started to feel somewhat better. She trusted Lovino fullheartedly, and if he said she would get better, surely that would be true, right? ‘Okay,’ she said, and she looked up as she felt ice being placed on her ankle as it was placed on a couple of pillows, but although it was a Japanese thing to not place feet on pillows because it wasn’t hygienic, she didn’t protest because she trusted that the nurse knew what she was doing.

‘Onii-chan, if you do have to tell mother and father, please don’t let them bring me back to Japan, I like it here,’ she said, ‘I want to stay with my friends and… Watashi wa koko de darekaga sukida to omoimasu… (I think I like someone here…)’ She blushed slightly and broke eye contact with everyone, choosing insted to stare intently at the wall.

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Kiku’s eyes widened. ‘But Mizuki, if they do, it will be for the best-’ He noticed how she looked at the wall at the last sentence, which only he understood, and realised that Mizuki really was growing up, and he nodded. ‘Hai, Mi-chan wa daijoubu. (Yes, alright Mi-chan.)’

He looked up and noticed that the nurse was indicating him to make the call and tell their parents what had happened. ‘Lovino-sempai, can you please make sure Mizuki is alright while I talk to my parents?’ he asked, and stood up and went to break the news.