Nov 3, 2019
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@leblancbarista
“Pardon me if I’m being too forward, Sakura-san,” said Akira once he had placed his bags upstairs in his room, “but do you mind if I help you out a bit this evening? I’ve been studying every afternoon for the past week, and... quite frankly, I need to take a break from it. Would it be okay?”
This wasn’t exactly true, as he had taken one night a few days prior to visit Mementos with the other Phantom Thieves. Still, one could consider such a delve as a study into the human psyche... on one planet or another. At least Sojiro knew nothing about that other world and couldn’t contradict him... right?
“So how about it? Got some time for your apprentice?”
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He's tapping away at his phone, responding to the group IM's he and his associates run. Talking about the various targets they would clear out in Mementos. He's rarely focusing on the plate of curry in front of him and instead on reading and replying.
He didn't even here Sojiro's question even when it was asked the second time. Too enamored in his work --- the stealing of hearts the changing of corrupt. The unleashing of ANGER. It was easy for him to get wrapped up in it.
" I'm sorry Sakura - san. I didn't catch that do you mind repeating? "
❝ Uhh yeah, i guess i’m here. just walked through that door. ❞ LO AND BEHOLD, THERE’S A FAMILIAR FACE for him to see after a rough two years. even exchanging gazes for this long was rare ------ she noticed he changed a lot /// how long has it been since they ate curry together? ///. only his voice rings through her eardrums as the only purity in her ‘ tomb ’ lifestyle. it doesn’t show yet of grim self-loathing her past behavior around him since ... there’s enough going on his plate ( I KNOW ... I PUT YOU THROUGH SO MUCH TROUBLE ... ). it’s all her fault, she convinces herself. but that’s going to change slowly, taking those first steps to make up for having her burden weigh on his shoulders. the old man’s too nice to ever be considered AN ABUSIVE PARENT /// he’d make a great dad to his own biological child --- she can tell ///. arms behind her back, the hermit swung to each side while figuring out what to say. how should she apologize ... think futaba. think!! if only it was easy as she walks over behind the counter. such a tiny child /// save her poor, tormented soul and let her heart be at ease ///. ❝ sorry for worrying you like that, soujiro. but uhm ... i-i kinda want to make it up to you. like ... c-can i help around the cafe? i-it’ll be hard but i still wanna do my best because ... rgghh let me help out! ❞ ( Y-YOU HAVE ... EVERY RIGHT TO YELL AT ME ... IT’S ALL MY FAULT FOR TROUBLING YA ) /// sc. @leblancbarista
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Now, this was the life, well despite all the things that have gone wrong up until this point it was still nice to know he could always come home and get a great bite to eat. Today he’s dealt with plenty of deeds within the depth of Mementos, not to mention all of the homework he’s missed since the day he’s faked his own death. Fork dug into the juicy and tender meat before it was placed within his mouth with glee. “Mmm, this is so good..” He spoke with his mouth practically full.
" 'Bout the worst thing ever. ” And the sides of the coffee cup clink with tired swirls of his spoon. “ Art block. The worst I’ve had in ages. ”
A silly thing to worry about, but the exasperation and frustration made it sound like the end of the world. It had to be if he was drinking anything but Hanekoma’s coffee and not taking advantage of the other’s caution. If there was trouble he can start, trust him, he’d start it like a match on gasoline.
“ Can’t work. If I can’t work I ain’ useful. If I ain’ useful might as well not go home. 0 work output makes me a 0. ” And he especially isn’t one to dissapoint peers. Who was he but ingenious surprise? Not to mention the complex “homework assignments” he’s been given? But anyways, time to lay his head dramatically on the counter. “ How late ya open? Cause I need 780 minutes to wallow. ”
@leblancbarista -- id kick him out if i were you*
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❝ ...I wasn’t goofing off, Sakura-san. I can't exactly stop my brain from getting distracted by customers. ❞
He could explain why, but at least from the sink he can still listen to people coming and going. He’s quickly learning it’s better to focus on keeping his mouth shut than trying to make small conversation with Boss, so he’ll move to start the work he’s been tasked with.
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❝ and then ryuji bumped into a telephone pole! and then— ❞