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I wonder if the Multi Nanairo would love to do a collab with me..

Eeekkk!!

I'm getting so excited just thinking about it!

"you want to do a collab with Multi? I'm sure she wouldn't mind, right, Multi??"

( @teampersona4life )

Oh? A collaboration?

Multi Magic, live on the spot! ✨ Who do we have here— wait, are we for real? Multi’s eyes widen and she does a little spin in her idol outfit. Hey, you’re that gamer that’s always appearing in Packun’s videos!

Multi shows little to no negative feelings towards Packun when she says his name but her eyes still spell I-have-a-grudge-against-him-for-what-happened-before-but-I’m-holding-it-against-him-not-you.

I believe your name is Aria?

Yeah! You would be 100% correct, Multi! My name is Aria Otomatsu! It's really an honor to finally collaborate with you!

Your outfit looks amazing by the way, you slay girl!

Anywho, glad you accepted by request, although we can thank Blader X for well...notifying you! I've wanted to do this for a long time now, so I am just really excited!!

Multi seems taken aback by the slang before she quickly recovers.

Well then, you slay too! By the way, you talk a lot like those American streamers I see recommended on my page! Do you take any inspiration from then?

In any case, I’m glad to meet you too! You have quite a bit of attention on yourself already though so unfortunately I don’t think I can collab with you… just kidding! ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა I’d be MORE than happy to collab with THE Aria!

Are you sure Packun wouldn’t be bothered by this though? After all, he does seem to have taken a liking to you.

Sorta yes! I did feel a lot of inspiration from American streamers that I decided to use what they use in my own streams!

Wow man, you almost tricked me there haha, this is truly an honor! Hahah!!

Hmmm..

I'm sure Packun won't mind!

He's busy with his own stuff anyway, it's not like he'll be watching our stream collab right?

Not like he'll be pulling his hair out screaming curses at a screen because his good friend ended up collabing with his rival or something.

Pretty sure that's what the two of you are.

I wouldn’t exactly put it past him to be watching my channel to make sure I’m not outdoing him.

We’re not really rivals in terms of streaming— pretty one-sided on his part— but on the side of Beycrafting? It might be something akin to that!

Hmm… on the other hand, are you really just his good friend?

I see, I see.. Aria just nodded along with her finger under her chin, rubbing it as she tilted her head afterwards.

Then the last part shocks her.

What do you mean? Of course, we're only good friends. We do tons of streams together. Is that a bad thing or are you going on another thing? You implying something? 😧

Hmmm… I dunno… I mean, Packun having a good friend is already kinda unbelievable in the first place. And for you to be that close?

Maybe we should both see how he feels!

Oh Packun! Do tell, what’s up with you and Aria?

( @packun-channel )

packun-channel

Why disturbing me already. What ? Wanna know what's between me and Aria ? Uh...She's my friend. If we can say. She's so sticky uh. So..Uh.

*whispers to himself, but Multi can hear it* But well, I do maybe like her her bit..

WAHH-

Yeah we're friends! Couldn't be any happier to have a friend like him! Mwhehee!

…Hah. Multi has an exasperated smile on her face.

Packun, you better up your game if you want Aria out of all people to notice. I never thought I’d see you interested in someone who isn’t Yoko but I’m glad it’s changed.

And Aria?

Multi’s smile widens.

Since you and Packun are such good friends, you guys should start holding hands! That’s a sign of ultimate friendship status (๑>◡<๑)

Heya Jaxon!

What’s your sexuality and gender identity, if you’ve got that figured out?

"hello there Anon! I think I've ACTUALLY figured myself out, maybe, a little. DUNNO!"

"I don't care about the gender or sexuality of the person, as long as they're fun to battle! So pansexual is the answer!"

"as for my gender and pronouns, i really don't care about that. I'm just Jaxon, i think!"

“I’m just Jaxon” that’s a very thing you to say 🌈

But Team Persona wouldn’t want anything else! And that’s why we all love you.

"aw, that's soo nice from you, Multi!"

"speaking of pronouns, sexuality, and all. What about ya? Anything to reveal??"

Welllll….

I do have a vague idea, but I’m not fully sure either, actually.

I don’t care much pronouns-wise though. Nor my gender really. People can call me whatever they want but I only see myself as another Blader getting to the top of the X and beyond.

As for who I’m attracted to? I guess I’m bi? Not that I’ve bothered figuring that out either considering we’re rather busy at the moment… dating would not be a priority of mine right now.

"well, it's okay to not figure it out yet, I'm still not so sure myself!"

"besides, blading is waaay more fun than stressing about figuring yourself out, it will come naturally, like, WHOOSH or something!"

Hah, I figure’d you’d say something like that. But you’re right, since we have all the time in the world to figure it out! And we’ve got to focus on Blading right now!

Multi smiles to herself as Jaxon makes his analogies.

I never really say this Jaxon but, thank you.

No matter what happens you’re always there for us in your own way…even if it’s a bit odd. You have faith in Robin and I but you also know when we hit our limits. You’ve cheered us up when we really needed it, but let us handle our situations when we need to.

I’m really grateful Persona has you.

Jaxon takes a moment to process the sheer honesty and appreciation in Multi's tone, but he smiles eventually.

"aw, Multi's going alll soft and fluffy with me! It's kind of cute! But you have also helped us tons of times, and mostly kept me from getting into trouble, so I'm thankful for you, as well."

Cute? This cute girl is much more than that, and you can discover it by cleaning up your room from top to bottom! Multi scoffs, but it’s clear she’s not serious, and it’s all in playful banter.

She blinks in surprise at Jaxon’s words. Then, a happy blush is visible on her face.

Don’t mention it. That’s what teammates are for anyways— and we’re going to be teammates for a long while. After all, Persona is gonna reach the top and beyond together!

She then leans over and raises her arms over to her side, making one part of an X.

I wonder if the Multi Nanairo would love to do a collab with me..

Eeekkk!!

I'm getting so excited just thinking about it!

"you want to do a collab with Multi? I'm sure she wouldn't mind, right, Multi??"

( @teampersona4life )

Oh? A collaboration?

Multi Magic, live on the spot! ✨ Who do we have here— wait, are we for real? Multi’s eyes widen and she does a little spin in her idol outfit. Hey, you’re that gamer that’s always appearing in Packun’s videos!

Multi shows little to no negative feelings towards Packun when she says his name but her eyes still spell I-have-a-grudge-against-him-for-what-happened-before-but-I’m-holding-it-against-him-not-you.

I believe your name is Aria?

Yeah! You would be 100% correct, Multi! My name is Aria Otomatsu! It's really an honor to finally collaborate with you!

Your outfit looks amazing by the way, you slay girl!

Anywho, glad you accepted by request, although we can thank Blader X for well...notifying you! I've wanted to do this for a long time now, so I am just really excited!!

Multi seems taken aback by the slang before she quickly recovers.

Well then, you slay too! By the way, you talk a lot like those American streamers I see recommended on my page! Do you take any inspiration from then?

In any case, I’m glad to meet you too! You have quite a bit of attention on yourself already though so unfortunately I don’t think I can collab with you… just kidding! ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა I’d be MORE than happy to collab with THE Aria!

Are you sure Packun wouldn’t be bothered by this though? After all, he does seem to have taken a liking to you.

Sorta yes! I did feel a lot of inspiration from American streamers that I decided to use what they use in my own streams!

Wow man, you almost tricked me there haha, this is truly an honor! Hahah!!

Hmmm..

I'm sure Packun won't mind!

He's busy with his own stuff anyway, it's not like he'll be watching our stream collab right?

Not like he'll be pulling his hair out screaming curses at a screen because his good friend ended up collabing with his rival or something.

Pretty sure that's what the two of you are.

I wouldn’t exactly put it past him to be watching my channel to make sure I’m not outdoing him.

We’re not really rivals in terms of streaming— pretty one-sided on his part— but on the side of Beycrafting? It might be something akin to that!

Hmm… on the other hand, are you really just his good friend?

I see, I see.. Aria just nodded along with her finger under her chin, rubbing it as she tilted her head afterwards.

Then the last part shocks her.

What do you mean? Of course, we're only good friends. We do tons of streams together. Is that a bad thing or are you going on another thing? You implying something? 😧

#beyblade x rp #🎩 multi mischief #(OOC: I HOPE ITS NOT A BOTHER TO TAG)

Hmmm… I dunno… I mean, Packun having a good friend is already kinda unbelievable in the first place. And for you to be that close?

Maybe we should both see how he feels!

Oh Packun! Do tell, what’s up with you and Aria?

( @packun-channel )

I wonder if the Multi Nanairo would love to do a collab with me..

Eeekkk!!

I'm getting so excited just thinking about it!

"you want to do a collab with Multi? I'm sure she wouldn't mind, right, Multi??"

( @teampersona4life )

Oh? A collaboration?

Multi Magic, live on the spot! ✨ Who do we have here— wait, are we for real? Multi’s eyes widen and she does a little spin in her idol outfit. Hey, you’re that gamer that’s always appearing in Packun’s videos!

Multi shows little to no negative feelings towards Packun when she says his name but her eyes still spell I-have-a-grudge-against-him-for-what-happened-before-but-I’m-holding-it-against-him-not-you.

I believe your name is Aria?

Yeah! You would be 100% correct, Multi! My name is Aria Otomatsu! It's really an honor to finally collaborate with you!

Your outfit looks amazing by the way, you slay girl!

Anywho, glad you accepted by request, although we can thank Blader X for well...notifying you! I've wanted to do this for a long time now, so I am just really excited!!

Multi seems taken aback by the slang before she quickly recovers.

Well then, you slay too! By the way, you talk a lot like those American streamers I see recommended on my page! Do you take any inspiration from then?

In any case, I’m glad to meet you too! You have quite a bit of attention on yourself already though so unfortunately I don’t think I can collab with you… just kidding! ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა I’d be MORE than happy to collab with THE Aria!

Are you sure Packun wouldn’t be bothered by this though? After all, he does seem to have taken a liking to you.

Sorta yes! I did feel a lot of inspiration from American streamers that I decided to use what they use in my own streams!

Wow man, you almost tricked me there haha, this is truly an honor! Hahah!!

Hmmm..

I'm sure Packun won't mind!

He's busy with his own stuff anyway, it's not like he'll be watching our stream collab right?

Not like he'll be pulling his hair out screaming curses at a screen because his good friend ended up collabing with his rival or something.

Pretty sure that's what the two of you are.

I wouldn’t exactly put it past him to be watching my channel to make sure I’m not outdoing him.

We’re not really rivals in terms of streaming— pretty one-sided on his part— but on the side of Beycrafting? It might be something akin to that!

Hmm… on the other hand, are you really just his good friend?

A fan made an icon for my blog, isn’t it so cute??? The talented person in question is @az-the-knight! You should totes check out their blog!

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH TO EVERYONE!!!

Heya Jaxon!

What’s your sexuality and gender identity, if you’ve got that figured out?

"hello there Anon! I think I've ACTUALLY figured myself out, maybe, a little. DUNNO!"

"I don't care about the gender or sexuality of the person, as long as they're fun to battle! So pansexual is the answer!"

"as for my gender and pronouns, i really don't care about that. I'm just Jaxon, i think!"

“I’m just Jaxon” that’s a very thing you to say 🌈

But Team Persona wouldn’t want anything else! And that’s why we all love you.

"aw, that's soo nice from you, Multi!"

"speaking of pronouns, sexuality, and all. What about ya? Anything to reveal??"

Welllll….

I do have a vague idea, but I’m not fully sure either, actually.

I don’t care much pronouns-wise though. Nor my gender really. People can call me whatever they want but I only see myself as another Blader getting to the top of the X and beyond.

As for who I’m attracted to? I guess I’m bi? Not that I’ve bothered figuring that out either considering we’re rather busy at the moment… dating would not be a priority of mine right now.

"well, it's okay to not figure it out yet, I'm still not so sure myself!"

"besides, blading is waaay more fun than stressing about figuring yourself out, it will come naturally, like, WHOOSH or something!"

Hah, I figure’d you’d say something like that. But you’re right, since we have all the time in the world to figure it out! And we’ve got to focus on Blading right now!

Multi smiles to herself as Jaxon makes his analogies.

I never really say this Jaxon but, thank you.

No matter what happens you’re always there for us in your own way…even if it’s a bit odd. You have faith in Robin and I but you also know when we hit our limits. You’ve cheered us up when we really needed it, but let us handle our situations when we need to.

I’m really grateful Persona has you.

I wonder if the Multi Nanairo would love to do a collab with me..

Eeekkk!!

I'm getting so excited just thinking about it!

"you want to do a collab with Multi? I'm sure she wouldn't mind, right, Multi??"

( @teampersona4life )

Oh? A collaboration?

Multi Magic, live on the spot! ✨ Who do we have here— wait, are we for real? Multi’s eyes widen and she does a little spin in her idol outfit. Hey, you’re that gamer that’s always appearing in Packun’s videos!

Multi shows little to no negative feelings towards Packun when she says his name but her eyes still spell I-have-a-grudge-against-him-for-what-happened-before-but-I’m-holding-it-against-him-not-you.

I believe your name is Aria?

Yeah! You would be 100% correct, Multi! My name is Aria Otomatsu! It's really an honor to finally collaborate with you!

Your outfit looks amazing by the way, you slay girl!

Anywho, glad you accepted by request, although we can thank Blader X for well...notifying you! I've wanted to do this for a long time now, so I am just really excited!!

Multi seems taken aback by the slang before she quickly recovers.

Well then, you slay too! By the way, you talk a lot like those American streamers I see recommended on my page! Do you take any inspiration from then?

In any case, I’m glad to meet you too! You have quite a bit of attention on yourself already though so unfortunately I don’t think I can collab with you… just kidding! ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა I’d be MORE than happy to collab with THE Aria!

Are you sure Packun wouldn’t be bothered by this though? After all, he does seem to have taken a liking to you.

Heya Jaxon!

What’s your sexuality and gender identity, if you’ve got that figured out?

"hello there Anon! I think I've ACTUALLY figured myself out, maybe, a little. DUNNO!"

"I don't care about the gender or sexuality of the person, as long as they're fun to battle! So pansexual is the answer!"

"as for my gender and pronouns, i really don't care about that. I'm just Jaxon, i think!"

“I’m just Jaxon” that’s a very thing you to say 🌈

But Team Persona wouldn’t want anything else! And that’s why we all love you.

"aw, that's soo nice from you, Multi!"

"speaking of pronouns, sexuality, and all. What about ya? Anything to reveal??"

Welllll….

I do have a vague idea, but I’m not fully sure either, actually.

I don’t care much pronouns-wise though. Nor my gender really. People can call me whatever they want but I only see myself as another Blader getting to the top of the X and beyond.

As for who I’m attracted to? I guess I’m bi? Not that I’ve bothered figuring that out either considering we’re rather busy at the moment… dating would not be a priority of mine right now.

I wonder if the Multi Nanairo would love to do a collab with me..

Eeekkk!!

I'm getting so excited just thinking about it!

"you want to do a collab with Multi? I'm sure she wouldn't mind, right, Multi??"

( @teampersona4life )

Oh? A collaboration?

Multi Magic, live on the spot! ✨ Who do we have here— wait, are we for real? Multi’s eyes widen and she does a little spin in her idol outfit. Hey, you’re that gamer that’s always appearing in Packun’s videos!

Multi shows little to no negative feelings towards Packun when she says his name but her eyes still spell I-have-a-grudge-against-him-for-what-happened-before-but-I’m-holding-it-against-him-not-you.

I believe your name is Aria?

Heya Jaxon!

What’s your sexuality and gender identity, if you’ve got that figured out?

"hello there Anon! I think I've ACTUALLY figured myself out, maybe, a little. DUNNO!"

"I don't care about the gender or sexuality of the person, as long as they're fun to battle! So pansexual is the answer!"

"as for my gender and pronouns, i really don't care about that. I'm just Jaxon, i think!"

“I’m just Jaxon” that’s a very thing you to say 🌈

But Team Persona wouldn’t want anything else! And that’s why we all love you.

Multi comes down the stairs in Komaba Sushi in an awkward manner. She looks behind her constantly and tugs at what seems to be a figure behind her before reaching the bottom and looking at everyone.

…Alright, let’s cut to the chase. I know you all know that I didn’t go on a training journey. I did something else, find someone else, if you will.

Multi tugs the figure out from behind her and manages to get him to stand at her side, revealing none other than Ciel Kaminari. All the while she continues to hold his hand.

Ciel Kaminari is going to be living with us for a while. No this isn’t a lie, and if any of you joke it’s because of pride month I WILL make you clean all the rooms in this building from top to bottom without the help of anybody.

She seems oddly fierce and protective of Ciel, who is also acting strange, and is standing close to her. They seem… close?

Anyways that’s the grand reveal. But I also wanted to discuss living arrangements. Ciel needs a room to stay in.

( @personas-baby-bird , @white-stxr , @xyukothebladerx )

"Ciel!? You're actually here?? Wait, you HAVE BEEN here??"

"soo..He's like, our new roommate? Cool, i guess! About room arrangements... What about your room? Robin and I already share a room!"

That’s what I was thinking too, but I’m constantly doing things in my room. I need to film promotions, I need to edit and focus on Team Persona’s channel, and I also livestream a lot. I don’t want Ciel being overwhelmed by having to constantly leave the room because of a camera.

Though I do think it’s best to keep him away from you and Robin… unless he wants to cuddle up with you two in the middle of the night, which I doubt considering you are the most insufferable lovebirds ever, he might stay in the beycrafting room.

Still… that would interfere with my work anyways.

personas-baby-bird

-!

*he’s still processing Ciel’s sudden appearance, but startles a little when he hears his name. He hums lightly, giving it some thought*

Hmmm… Hey, this might sound weird, but… what about the attic?

I don’t know if you guys have ever been up there, but it’s actually really clean. All that’s up there are some old photos and a box of certificates of some sort; they’re too dusty to read. With a good cleaning and a brighter lightbulb, it could be like a spare room in no time!

Does that sound okay? -🪶

#beyblade x rp #🎩 multi mischief #(OOC: IM GLAD ROBIN IS BEING ACTIVE AGAIN :D)

The attic? Hmm… I’ve only been up there once and it was when we originally moved in… it doesn’t sound too bad.

( @king-of-amateurs ) Ciel, what do you think?

Multi comes down the stairs in Komaba Sushi in an awkward manner. She looks behind her constantly and tugs at what seems to be a figure behind her before reaching the bottom and looking at everyone.

…Alright, let’s cut to the chase. I know you all know that I didn’t go on a training journey. I did something else, find someone else, if you will.

Multi tugs the figure out from behind her and manages to get him to stand at her side, revealing none other than Ciel Kaminari. All the while she continues to hold his hand.

Ciel Kaminari is going to be living with us for a while. No this isn’t a lie, and if any of you joke it’s because of pride month I WILL make you clean all the rooms in this building from top to bottom without the help of anybody.

She seems oddly fierce and protective of Ciel, who is also acting strange, and is standing close to her. They seem… close?

Anyways that’s the grand reveal. But I also wanted to discuss living arrangements. Ciel needs a room to stay in.

( @personas-baby-bird , @white-stxr , @xyukothebladerx )

white-stxr

Tenka was just confused. Her sword rattled as she moved. Wait a second, you mean that orange haired lightning bolt kid?

He's living here with us? Sorry for being late, I was doing stuff. But seriously, since when did he come over and now we're having him live with us?

I already was living here too, not sure how we can fit this guy with us. Perhaps I can give up my room, since I am too busy with other stuff.

Sorry for not saying anything before. Things were just rough for a while. Yeah, Ciel is going to be living with us for a bit!

You don’t have to give up your room though, since Robin suggested something else so I’ll see what Ciel thinks.

There’s one important thing though— we can’t advertise to the public that Ciel is here.

Multi comes down the stairs in Komaba Sushi in an awkward manner. She looks behind her constantly and tugs at what seems to be a figure behind her before reaching the bottom and looking at everyone.

…Alright, let’s cut to the chase. I know you all know that I didn’t go on a training journey. I did something else, find someone else, if you will.

Multi tugs the figure out from behind her and manages to get him to stand at her side, revealing none other than Ciel Kaminari. All the while she continues to hold his hand.

Ciel Kaminari is going to be living with us for a while. No this isn’t a lie, and if any of you joke it’s because of pride month I WILL make you clean all the rooms in this building from top to bottom without the help of anybody.

She seems oddly fierce and protective of Ciel, who is also acting strange, and is standing close to her. They seem… close?

Anyways that’s the grand reveal. But I also wanted to discuss living arrangements. Ciel needs a room to stay in.

( @personas-baby-bird , @white-stxr , @xyukothebladerx )

"Ciel!? You're actually here?? Wait, you HAVE BEEN here??"

"soo..He's like, our new roommate? Cool, i guess! About room arrangements... What about your room? Robin and I already share a room!"

That’s what I was thinking too, but I’m constantly doing things in my room. I need to film promotions, I need to edit and focus on Team Persona’s channel, and I also livestream a lot. I don’t want Ciel being overwhelmed by having to constantly leave the room because of a camera.

Though I do think it’s best to keep him away from you and Robin… unless he wants to cuddle up with you two in the middle of the night, which I doubt considering you are the most insufferable lovebirds ever, he might stay in the beycrafting room.

Still… that would interfere with my work anyways.

Multi comes down the stairs in Komaba Sushi in an awkward manner. She looks behind her constantly and tugs at what seems to be a figure behind her before reaching the bottom and looking at everyone.

…Alright, let’s cut to the chase. I know you all know that I didn’t go on a training journey. I did something else, find someone else, if you will.

Multi tugs the figure out from behind her and manages to get him to stand at her side, revealing none other than Ciel Kaminari. All the while she continues to hold his hand.

Ciel Kaminari is going to be living with us for a while. No this isn’t a lie, and if any of you joke it’s because of pride month I WILL make you clean all the rooms in this building from top to bottom without the help of anybody.

She seems oddly fierce and protective of Ciel, who is also acting strange, and is standing close to her. They seem… close?

Anyways that’s the grand reveal. But I also wanted to discuss living arrangements. Ciel needs a room to stay in.

( @personas-baby-bird , @white-stxr , @xyukothebladerx )

Huff… huff… okay, that took a lot longer to resolve than I thought.

Sorry for suddenly going away everyone— I ended up going on another training journey this time! Multi smiles but there’s a tired look on her eyes.

I’ll be answering your questions soon though, m’kay my lovely fans? Multi Magic out!

…

Multi turns away from her monitor towards the figure in the corner of her room, attempting to hide under a bunch of colorful blankets. She gets up from her desk and walks over.

It’s alright Ciel.

The figure underneath the blankets shakes. Multi reaches out a hand, hesitates, but pulls him in for a hug. The blankets fall off Ciel’s head and he rests hus head on Multi’s shoulder.

His eyes look incredibly defeated and tired.

Sorry for making you sneak me into Komaba when you were already trying to get in without explaining… it must’ve been a hassle.

Ciel’s arms don’t go up. It’s like he can’t even bother lifting them even for a simple hug.

What kind of Blader am I— a member of his Pendragon, running off into someone else’s home?

Ugh…

Ciel lets out a quiet sob, as if he’s hoping no one in the dead of the night hears them.

Multi says nothing. In fact, she doesn’t think any words would be able to help right now.

She just tries to comfort Ciel as best she can and lets him keep hugging her, despite the fact she doesn’t particularly like physical contact.

Minutes, hours, days— who knows how much time passed by until Ciel raised his head from Multi’s shoulder. He’s holding his phone behind her back.

I posted an apology earlier but I’m not sure how everyone will take it. Ciel’s eyes shine with what seem to be tears. Although I think some people will be rightfully mad, I’m scared of ruining Team Pendragon’s name…!

…Fans will probably be upset. But that’s something you can’t control, Ciel.

Multi pulls away and gently pushes Ciel’s phone down.

Haters, people who want everything out of you, people who want you to only please them in their way, they’re just humans in the end. And humans can sometimes get irrationally angry. But that’s not our fault and nor will it ever be.

Yuni and I always talked about how it was so unfair that the world could only see our flaws and what we needed to improve. But you know what she said recently? That there are people who always come and go. That there are people who can never be pleased no matter what we do.

Even… even Chrome Ryugu has his fair share of people who hate him for their own reasons when he was seen as a perfect Blader. You could be untouchable, flawless, have no faults at all, and there will still be one person out there who will not like you.

You won’t be ruining Team Pendragon’s name. This will probably die down after a bit too.

Multi gives an encouraging smile.

Besides, you’ve got a lot more to worry about right now. You’re hiding out in Komaba, remember?

You’re right.

Ciel’s eyes squeeze shut as he wills the moisture in them to go away.

I shouldn’t be like this. I should be sorry, but, I shouldn’t beat myself over something like this. I’m a Blader, I’m a champion of the X, I’m… I’m a protector of Chrome’s Pendragon.

Neither he nor Sigrid will lose face because of me. I’m going to keep my head up high.

Ciel opens his eyes again. There is a pained expression on his face.

Even if we’re going through difficulties right now…

He looks back up at Multi then pauses at her words.

Oh.

THAT’S RIGHT, HOW ARE YOU GONNA TELL THEM!?

Jeez, that was a big one eighty from when you were acting like a crybaby.

I’ll tell the others soon— don’t worry about it. Besides, no one will mind if you stay. The only problem we face is where you’ll be sleeping. But that can be arranged!

Huff… huff… okay, that took a lot longer to resolve than I thought.

Sorry for suddenly going away everyone— I ended up going on another training journey this time! Multi smiles but there’s a tired look on her eyes.

I’ll be answering your questions soon though, m’kay my lovely fans? Multi Magic out!

…

Multi turns away from her monitor towards the figure in the corner of her room, attempting to hide under a bunch of colorful blankets. She gets up from her desk and walks over.

It’s alright Ciel.

The figure underneath the blankets shakes. Multi reaches out a hand, hesitates, but pulls him in for a hug. The blankets fall off Ciel’s head and he rests hus head on Multi’s shoulder.

His eyes look incredibly defeated and tired.

Sorry for making you sneak me into Komaba when you were already trying to get in without explaining… it must’ve been a hassle.

Ciel’s arms don’t go up. It’s like he can’t even bother lifting them even for a simple hug.

What kind of Blader am I— a member of his Pendragon, running off into someone else’s home?

Ugh…

Ciel lets out a quiet sob, as if he’s hoping no one in the dead of the night hears them.

Multi says nothing. In fact, she doesn’t think any words would be able to help right now.

She just tries to comfort Ciel as best she can and lets him keep hugging her, despite the fact she doesn’t particularly like physical contact.

Minutes, hours, days— who knows how much time passed by until Ciel raised his head from Multi’s shoulder. He’s holding his phone behind her back.

I posted an apology earlier but I’m not sure how everyone will take it. Ciel’s eyes shine with what seem to be tears. Although I think some people will be rightfully mad, I’m scared of ruining Team Pendragon’s name…!

…Fans will probably be upset. But that’s something you can’t control, Ciel.

Multi pulls away and gently pushes Ciel’s phone down.

Haters, people who want everything out of you, people who want you to only please them in their way, they’re just humans in the end. And humans can sometimes get irrationally angry. But that’s not our fault and nor will it ever be.

Yuni and I always talked about how it was so unfair that the world could only see our flaws and what we needed to improve. But you know what she said recently? That there are people who always come and go. That there are people who can never be pleased no matter what we do.

Even… even Chrome Ryugu has his fair share of people who hate him for their own reasons when he was seen as a perfect Blader. You could be untouchable, flawless, have no faults at all, and there will still be one person out there who will not like you.

You won’t be ruining Team Pendragon’s name. This will probably die down after a bit too.

Multi gives an encouraging smile.

Besides, you’ve got a lot more to worry about right now. You’re hiding out in Komaba, remember?