though our stomachs will never be filled...

...through fun and pointless things alone!

[the-happy-phoenix]

one . . . two . . . ! three !!

go~od wonderhoy! ☆ i'm super smiley emu otori from wonderlands x showtime; let's all get along with each other to make the world a happier place! (*≧∇≦)ﾉ

. . . yup. that includes monsters, hunters, and humans alike. we all smile the same, after all, so come and see the show where EVERYONE can come together! (人・∀・*)♪

𖹭 part of monster hunter au, account by @cure-stars (mellohi, she/star) starring phoenix emu!

#i’m so thrilled, i feel like soaring to the sky! 𖹭 emu chatter.

#where is my friend smiley? 𖹭 asks.

#i see the gold; i see the pink; i see the blue 𖹭 art posts.

#leave the charging in to me! 𖹭 replies.

#i think i'll go to see you tomorrow. 𖹭 cast.

#i want to think a sky filled with rainbows is pretty 𖹭 ooc.

#we'll leap across the universe scattering through the galaxy in zero gravity! 𖹭 other aus.

# a phoenix seen in those blurry eyes. 𖹭 the phoenix.

#i'm the most hero-ish person in the world! ☆ with tsukasa-kun!

#cast as the catcher. ☆ "rio" and phoenix.

#i just want to smile with my friends all the time ⚠ with rui-kun!

# no longer just a bird ⚠ "eccentric crow" and phoenix.

#everything can be forgiven because i'm the cutest. ♫ with nene-chan!

#the difference i was made aware of. ♫ "cowardly canary" and phoenix.

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...things have been really quiet again. maybehaps we were wrong and malum has been thinking about what was said... ♪"

"then we can all live happily ever after. "

[the-happy-phoenix]

Yeah Polyshow But you are the doomed version of them

"uwaaah..."

"doomed? really?"

[horonotes]

played a random area convo and was struck by divine inspiration

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...poly? show?"

"what, is that our ship name?!" (￣□￣;)!!

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 HUH!? THEY'RE ALREADY AT THE DOORֹ ☆ !͟!

Malum Tsukasa gets off Rui and goes to open the door for the two of them; he seemed normal, the only thing was that he had some lipstick smeared

⊹ ׅ💫 Sorry for making you two wait, I didn't hear the doorbell ring! ֹ ☆ !͟!

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[directivedragon]

[ trimmed ]

i've been hearing from some people at phennyland that there's this strange group talking about taking out “bad” humans. who knows what else they're about.

i'm not sure what emu means, but if our friends have been getting messages about it, it could be even more of a threat trying to bring other humans in.

( he said, rubbing emu's back. he looked down at her, hugging her close and whispering in her ear. )

pretend that what i said is the truth... i don't like lying to her but... it keeps our friends safe...

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...oh! right!"

"maybe i'm mixing things up then, but there's still a point there, isn't there? "bad" humans? i don't think anyone can decide these things on their own, just like how nobody can decide that there are bad monsters!"

"i've made it super duper clear that i want everyone in the world to find something to smile about, human, monster or otherwise! are they really saying these things at phoenix wonderland? let's check the cameras then!"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Huh...? Phoenix Wonderland is probably the worst place to do that in, isn't it...? I... Really don't get why they'd do that there...?

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

i don't think they're meeting there, hunters have to give up weapons and it's expected that monsters also follow the rules of peace... but... maybe we can find them in the forest or something...?

( he didn't have a clue where to start looking. )

i just overheard conversations about it there.

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"that's a lot of forest to check..."

not that that'd be a problem, really, since rui could fly, nene probably had the layout memorised from her patrols, and emu...

"there really needs to be a fence to stop people lurking there."

"so what happens once we find malum or the big group then? ♪ we're not super hostile, but they might not agree with nene-chan's being there."

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

... I can try to explain that I'm not here to cause any harm. It's... Worth a try, is it not...?

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

... emu, can i ask a big favour of you? please ask your brothers to send some back up with you. nene and i will go ahead and meet you in the forest. this is probably bigger than any of of us can handle.

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

she'd perked up at the sound of doing them a big favour, giving a determined salute, "aye aye, captain~ ☆ i'll have it done before you even know it!"

-> @the-fools-tale

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 HUH!? THEY'RE ALREADY AT THE DOORֹ ☆ !͟!

Malum Tsukasa gets off Rui and goes to open the door for the two of them; he seemed normal, the only thing was that he had some lipstick smeared

⊹ ׅ💫 Sorry for making you two wait, I didn't hear the doorbell ring! ֹ ☆ !͟!

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[directivedragon]

[ trimmed ]

i've been hearing from some people at phennyland that there's this strange group talking about taking out “bad” humans. who knows what else they're about.

i'm not sure what emu means, but if our friends have been getting messages about it, it could be even more of a threat trying to bring other humans in.

( he said, rubbing emu's back. he looked down at her, hugging her close and whispering in her ear. )

pretend that what i said is the truth... i don't like lying to her but... it keeps our friends safe...

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...oh! right!"

"maybe i'm mixing things up then, but there's still a point there, isn't there? "bad" humans? i don't think anyone can decide these things on their own, just like how nobody can decide that there are bad monsters!"

"i've made it super duper clear that i want everyone in the world to find something to smile about, human, monster or otherwise! are they really saying these things at phoenix wonderland? let's check the cameras then!"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Huh...? Phoenix Wonderland is probably the worst place to do that in, isn't it...? I... Really don't get why they'd do that there...?

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

i don't think they're meeting there, hunters have to give up weapons and it's expected that monsters also follow the rules of peace... but... maybe we can find them in the forest or something...?

( he didn't have a clue where to start looking. )

i just overheard conversations about it there.

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"that's a lot of forest to check..."

not that that'd be a problem, really, since rui could fly, nene probably had the layout memorised from her patrols, and emu...

"there really needs to be a fence to stop people lurking there."

"so what happens once we find malum or the big group then? ♪ we're not super hostile, but they might not agree with nene-chan's being there."

-> @the-fools-tale

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 HUH!? THEY'RE ALREADY AT THE DOORֹ ☆ !͟!

Malum Tsukasa gets off Rui and goes to open the door for the two of them; he seemed normal, the only thing was that he had some lipstick smeared

⊹ ׅ💫 Sorry for making you two wait, I didn't hear the doorbell ring! ֹ ☆ !͟!

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[directivedragon]

[ trimmed ]

i've been hearing from some people at phennyland that there's this strange group talking about taking out “bad” humans. who knows what else they're about.

i'm not sure what emu means, but if our friends have been getting messages about it, it could be even more of a threat trying to bring other humans in.

( he said, rubbing emu's back. he looked down at her, hugging her close and whispering in her ear. )

pretend that what i said is the truth... i don't like lying to her but... it keeps our friends safe...

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...oh! right!"

"maybe i'm mixing things up then, but there's still a point there, isn't there? "bad" humans? i don't think anyone can decide these things on their own, just like how nobody can decide that there are bad monsters!"

"i've made it super duper clear that i want everyone in the world to find something to smile about, human, monster or otherwise! are they really saying these things at phoenix wonderland? let's check the cameras then!"

-> @the-fools-tale

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 HUH!? THEY'RE ALREADY AT THE DOORֹ ☆ !͟!

Malum Tsukasa gets off Rui and goes to open the door for the two of them; he seemed normal, the only thing was that he had some lipstick smeared

⊹ ׅ💫 Sorry for making you two wait, I didn't hear the doorbell ring! ֹ ☆ !͟!

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[directivedragon]

[ trimmed ]

i regret to inform you all that i don't usually watch shows or movies, so i actually don't really have any idea on what to watch. i tend to build in my free time, which takes my focus.

( he chuckled weakly, rubbing the back of his neck. trying to focus on the movie in front of him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 hm.. I think you'd like Charlie and The chocolate Factory! And you two have very good taste, I feel a little humiliated for having chosen Shrek.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He laughed at that, genuinely enjoying time with them despite the little argument they had earlier. But Coming from nowhere his eyes began to cry. The sadness Tsukasa is feeling at having been replaced and no one noticing (unless they had heard something very incriminating) Escaping a little

@the-happy-phoenix Just one thing to add: neither Malum nor Tsukasa realized that the emu suspected Something

[the-happy-phoenix]

"ooh, that's true! i think we could have a lot of fun with... umumu what was it... oh, little shop of horrors is fun! ♪ and there's no way mr director boy hasn't read the script for the stage version either. hey, hey, maybe we could do that on--!"

...? she reached up and swiped away the tears that clung to tsukasa's lashes.

"hey, hey, tsukasa-kun~?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Wha- Tsu- Tsukasa? Is everything alright? Calm down, calm down... We're here. We're all here. Everything's alright.

Nene hesitantly pulled Tsukasa into a hug, and yet she squeezed him tightly, trying to comfort her friend.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui put a hand on tsukasa's back, rubbing it a little. his face contorted into one of worry. )

tsukasa-kun—

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

Malum was genuinely confused for a few seconds; he only realized he was crying when everyone started to get worried about him, Realizing what was happening, Malum tried to calm the situation

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you guys.. i think i just need to Drink water ☆ !͟!

He hugged nene back while expressing himself

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

just a drink of water, huh? yup. something's fishier than tsukasa's fish shirts. he was genuinely upset, for reasons that seemed unfathomable.

she'd, tried, of course, to ask him, but, "...!!"

and emu rushed off to fetch him a glass.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno, man... It seems like you're genuinely upset with something... What's wrong?

... She was obviously scared for him. That was visible.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

what's going on, tsukasa-kun...

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 It's going to be hard to convince them that I'm okay again... But I can use this to my advantage to receive affection !

⊹ ׅ🍡I don't know exactly... I just feel like Very sad Out of nowhere, I'm sorry about that, I didn't mean to ruin this moment between the three of us. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He would put on a little act of sadness and pray to receive a hug, affection, a kiss, or at least some sympathy

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...you're getting emu popping up with the water instead, the glass being held inches from his nose.

"here you go, mr sunflower! it's watering time at the pegasus garden centre! ☆ nice and happy, nice and healthy, smiling in the sun ♪ with mr carnation and miss hellebore, let's have a happy time with everyone! ♪"

"...well?" she'd tilted her head, keenly waiting for him to take the drink or burst into delighted applause at her song.

[the-fools-tale]

She tightens her hug, trying to comfort Tsukasa further.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui carefully took the class from emu, holding it a bit farther away from tsukasa's malum's face. )

deep breaths, love... we're not upset, you didn't ruin anything for anyone.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

This was the first time in his entire life that Malum had been treated with Care. And he loved every second of it

💭This is great.. now I know why Tsukasa likes this

⊹ ׅ 💫 thank you guys.. I'm so lucky to have you all here..! ☆ !͟!

He cried a little more. Not Tsukasa, but Malum, tears of joy, The feeling of being important to someone and having someone to care about you was incredible. He hugged Nene tighter back before releasing the embrace and drinking the water the emu had brought

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

emu's hand closed around the dead air where the cup had been, cold and yet scalding, second and third glancing tsukasa as if she could figure out what the hell was going on.

as was, she still had the nagging feeling something wasn't right with tsukasa. the tears came out of nowhere, huh?

...how does she bring him back...

"are you sure it's nothing?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

She looks up at Tsukasa, a worried look still on her face, begging for him to tell her anything that's wrong.

... I really do agree with Emu here... Something's wrong, something's really wrong... I just don't know what, and... I'm really worried for you, Kasa...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui's face shifted, though not noticeably. this... this wasn't normal for tsukasa. not just the crying and not noticing, but how tsukasa was reacting to the care he was receiving.

he didn't stop rubbing the other's back, nor did he really change his position of caring. but this just wasn't quite tsukasa. his guard began going up. )

it isn't like you to be so unsure of your feelings, tsukasa-kun.

( thank gods for being an actor. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm fine now, dont worry, is just a few things.. I know you're worried, but I don't want to talk about it right now. But when things get resolved, I'll tell you guys i promiseֹ ☆ !͟!

💭 Tsukasa's tears must have leaked because I'm feeling a bit weak after using magic twice.. But I would do it again if Rui needed it, or Emu, or even Nene Even though she is human and a Hunter. I need to learn how to imitate Tsukasa better, I think. Rui is treating me the same way, but what he said seemed a little strange; even Nene is noticing something's wrong. Well, but if If Tsukasa hadn't cried, they wouldn't be suspicious, so that means I'm doing a good job.

💭 AND STOP YELLING IN MY EAR TSUKASA !!! LET ME HAVE SOMETHING

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...eeh.

"and is malum-sama alright?" her voice is low, to not alert nene. not to out the two of them, but, "we haven't heard from him since..."

she tapped her lips, and then her cheek, brows furrowed.

not to out the two of them, but this needed addressing.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno. I've had a suspicion throughout this entire hangout that... I... I really don't know, but... Something feels off. Like you aren't exactly the Tsukasa I know and love.

... And yet, even if you aren't, I'd still love you. Whoever you may be, even if it's you, Kasa, you're still a part of the person I love, and thus I would love you.

... That's extremely far-fetched, isn't it? You would tell me if you were a system... Just in case, I guess...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( blinking. nene, you reset him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 ... You know what? I'm going to take advantage of this

⊹ ׅ🍡Sorry for that, You're right, I'm part of Tsukasa system, Sorry for not introducing myself properly, nene, you can call me Malum. ֹ ☆ !͟!

A voice different from Tsukasa's emerges, and he hugs Nene again, Looking sideways with a villainous grin at Rui and Emu, who can't admit that he's lying in that situation

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

you seeing this shit rui? she gives him a sidelong glance, as if slightly asking him what the hell they do now.

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Ah, I see, I see... It's nice to be meeting you, Malum. I'm sorry if I caused any... Discomfort in the process of you revealing it.

... I must admit, acting as if you're Tsukasa to get affection from all of us is kinda fucked, though. While I do forgive you, please do take that into consideration.

... You should, probably, ask Emu and Rui for forgiveness as well.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( to say rui's hand quickly recoiled was an understatement. and a flash of amber eyes turning gold was very obvious. rui's eyes narrowed. )

we've had the displeasure of meeting before.

( he emphasised the word as if to point a dagger at malum. )

by complete accident, mind you. and i didn't get his name.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ🍡 How cruel of you, Kamishiro.. Well, I see that I'm no longer welcome here. I'll go somewhere else then ֹ ☆ !͟!

He gets up and grabs a cell phone that didn't belong to Tsukasa

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"whup!"

. . . it was a good thing she still had the key to the front door. if anything went awry then at least it was contained within the tenma household. sorry for the mess, saki, tsukasa and parents.

"n-now wait just a second, malum-sa--" where did he get that! "what are you doing?!"

[the-fools-tale]

... Where are you going...?

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

if you put tsukasa in danger–

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ🍡 I'm just going to walk around a bit, geez.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He put his cell phone in his pocket and went to the door, but forgot that he had left the key with emu

⊹ ׅ🍡 Emu, can you open the door please? ֹ ☆ !͟!

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...ate the key!" emu blurted out before she could think. "but that's not tsukasa-kun's phone and we've got a whole bunch of questions to ask!"

[the-fools-tale]

She looks at him with a begging face.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui moved and stood behind emu, a hand resting on her shoulder in a silent show of support. eyes fixed on malum with anger flaring through the gaze. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

What a mess, he was stuck there. He genuinely would have preferred to jump off a bridge-... Wait One minute

He went upstairs to his room, A sound of a window opening may have been heard, followed shortly by a loud bang from outside

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...uhm." emu winced. she shouldn't have done that. she should not have done that. he - he must've hit the ground, and tsukasa-kun... "i-i knew it...!! i knew something was wrong! i should have, i should've said something else, i--"

[the-fools-tale]

WAIT- WAIT, HOLD UP, DID HE JUST JUMP OUT OF THE WINDOW?! WHAT?! IS- IS HE ALRIGHT?! WILL TSUKASA BE ALRIGHT?!

... She's panicking out.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

he'll be fine. long story we don't have time to explain about.

( he hugged emu close, kissing the top of her head to try and calm her down. )

we'll figure this out. none of us could gave known. we'll be alright. i have a feeling i know where he's heading.

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

emu leant into him, a heavy feeling weighting on her as her small body met his lanky one. rui wasn't quite the thing sinking her down, though, so it was a much nicer pressure to deal with.

"...mnn... things have been so topsy-turvy... but he'll be safe. for - for now, uhm, that is... but i don't know if tsukasa-kun'll be, if malum is pretending to be him, and who knows what he'll do using their body now that... that..."

[the-fools-tale]

... I'm scared...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( he had to be strong. he had to think. he— )

... i heard that there's a creepy meeting thing for monsters. maybe malum ran off to find it and take care of it...?

( it was... probably not a great idea but it was something. )

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...!! the weird messages our friends have been getting, right? you've been thinking about it then entire time?"

"he's probably super upset with us. if he goes to that group about it, then... i don't like where this is headed! ...you don't think they'll hurt us at all?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[random-ovis]

ngl I made this in like three minutes lol

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 HUH!? THEY'RE ALREADY AT THE DOORֹ ☆ !͟!

Malum Tsukasa gets off Rui and goes to open the door for the two of them; he seemed normal, the only thing was that he had some lipstick smeared

⊹ ׅ💫 Sorry for making you two wait, I didn't hear the doorbell ring! ֹ ☆ !͟!

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[directivedragon]

[ trimmed ]

i regret to inform you all that i don't usually watch shows or movies, so i actually don't really have any idea on what to watch. i tend to build in my free time, which takes my focus.

( he chuckled weakly, rubbing the back of his neck. trying to focus on the movie in front of him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 hm.. I think you'd like Charlie and The chocolate Factory! And you two have very good taste, I feel a little humiliated for having chosen Shrek.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He laughed at that, genuinely enjoying time with them despite the little argument they had earlier. But Coming from nowhere his eyes began to cry. The sadness Tsukasa is feeling at having been replaced and no one noticing (unless they had heard something very incriminating) Escaping a little

@the-happy-phoenix Just one thing to add: neither Malum nor Tsukasa realized that the emu suspected Something

[the-happy-phoenix]

"ooh, that's true! i think we could have a lot of fun with... umumu what was it... oh, little shop of horrors is fun! ♪ and there's no way mr director boy hasn't read the script for the stage version either. hey, hey, maybe we could do that on--!"

...? she reached up and swiped away the tears that clung to tsukasa's lashes.

"hey, hey, tsukasa-kun~?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Wha- Tsu- Tsukasa? Is everything alright? Calm down, calm down... We're here. We're all here. Everything's alright.

Nene hesitantly pulled Tsukasa into a hug, and yet she squeezed him tightly, trying to comfort her friend.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui put a hand on tsukasa's back, rubbing it a little. his face contorted into one of worry. )

tsukasa-kun—

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

Malum was genuinely confused for a few seconds; he only realized he was crying when everyone started to get worried about him, Realizing what was happening, Malum tried to calm the situation

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you guys.. i think i just need to Drink water ☆ !͟!

He hugged nene back while expressing himself

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

just a drink of water, huh? yup. something's fishier than tsukasa's fish shirts. he was genuinely upset, for reasons that seemed unfathomable.

she'd, tried, of course, to ask him, but, "...!!"

and emu rushed off to fetch him a glass.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno, man... It seems like you're genuinely upset with something... What's wrong?

... She was obviously scared for him. That was visible.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

what's going on, tsukasa-kun...

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 It's going to be hard to convince them that I'm okay again... But I can use this to my advantage to receive affection !

⊹ ׅ🍡I don't know exactly... I just feel like Very sad Out of nowhere, I'm sorry about that, I didn't mean to ruin this moment between the three of us. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He would put on a little act of sadness and pray to receive a hug, affection, a kiss, or at least some sympathy

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...you're getting emu popping up with the water instead, the glass being held inches from his nose.

"here you go, mr sunflower! it's watering time at the pegasus garden centre! ☆ nice and happy, nice and healthy, smiling in the sun ♪ with mr carnation and miss hellebore, let's have a happy time with everyone! ♪"

"...well?" she'd tilted her head, keenly waiting for him to take the drink or burst into delighted applause at her song.

[the-fools-tale]

She tightens her hug, trying to comfort Tsukasa further.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui carefully took the class from emu, holding it a bit farther away from tsukasa's malum's face. )

deep breaths, love... we're not upset, you didn't ruin anything for anyone.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

This was the first time in his entire life that Malum had been treated with Care. And he loved every second of it

💭This is great.. now I know why Tsukasa likes this

⊹ ׅ 💫 thank you guys.. I'm so lucky to have you all here..! ☆ !͟!

He cried a little more. Not Tsukasa, but Malum, tears of joy, The feeling of being important to someone and having someone to care about you was incredible. He hugged Nene tighter back before releasing the embrace and drinking the water the emu had brought

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

emu's hand closed around the dead air where the cup had been, cold and yet scalding, second and third glancing tsukasa as if she could figure out what the hell was going on.

as was, she still had the nagging feeling something wasn't right with tsukasa. the tears came out of nowhere, huh?

...how does she bring him back...

"are you sure it's nothing?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

She looks up at Tsukasa, a worried look still on her face, begging for him to tell her anything that's wrong.

... I really do agree with Emu here... Something's wrong, something's really wrong... I just don't know what, and... I'm really worried for you, Kasa...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui's face shifted, though not noticeably. this... this wasn't normal for tsukasa. not just the crying and not noticing, but how tsukasa was reacting to the care he was receiving.

he didn't stop rubbing the other's back, nor did he really change his position of caring. but this just wasn't quite tsukasa. his guard began going up. )

it isn't like you to be so unsure of your feelings, tsukasa-kun.

( thank gods for being an actor. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm fine now, dont worry, is just a few things.. I know you're worried, but I don't want to talk about it right now. But when things get resolved, I'll tell you guys i promiseֹ ☆ !͟!

💭 Tsukasa's tears must have leaked because I'm feeling a bit weak after using magic twice.. But I would do it again if Rui needed it, or Emu, or even Nene Even though she is human and a Hunter. I need to learn how to imitate Tsukasa better, I think. Rui is treating me the same way, but what he said seemed a little strange; even Nene is noticing something's wrong. Well, but if If Tsukasa hadn't cried, they wouldn't be suspicious, so that means I'm doing a good job.

💭 AND STOP YELLING IN MY EAR TSUKASA !!! LET ME HAVE SOMETHING

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...eeh.

"and is malum-sama alright?" her voice is low, to not alert nene. not to out the two of them, but, "we haven't heard from him since..."

she tapped her lips, and then her cheek, brows furrowed.

not to out the two of them, but this needed addressing.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno. I've had a suspicion throughout this entire hangout that... I... I really don't know, but... Something feels off. Like you aren't exactly the Tsukasa I know and love.

... And yet, even if you aren't, I'd still love you. Whoever you may be, even if it's you, Kasa, you're still a part of the person I love, and thus I would love you.

... That's extremely far-fetched, isn't it? You would tell me if you were a system... Just in case, I guess...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( blinking. nene, you reset him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 ... You know what? I'm going to take advantage of this

⊹ ׅ🍡Sorry for that, You're right, I'm part of Tsukasa system, Sorry for not introducing myself properly, nene, you can call me Malum. ֹ ☆ !͟!

A voice different from Tsukasa's emerges, and he hugs Nene again, Looking sideways with a villainous grin at Rui and Emu, who can't admit that he's lying in that situation

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

you seeing this shit rui? she gives him a sidelong glance, as if slightly asking him what the hell they do now.

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Ah, I see, I see... It's nice to be meeting you, Malum. I'm sorry if I caused any... Discomfort in the process of you revealing it.

... I must admit, acting as if you're Tsukasa to get affection from all of us is kinda fucked, though. While I do forgive you, please do take that into consideration.

... You should, probably, ask Emu and Rui for forgiveness as well.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( to say rui's hand quickly recoiled was an understatement. and a flash of amber eyes turning gold was very obvious. rui's eyes narrowed. )

we've had the displeasure of meeting before.

( he emphasised the word as if to point a dagger at malum. )

by complete accident, mind you. and i didn't get his name.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ🍡 How cruel of you, Kamishiro.. Well, I see that I'm no longer welcome here. I'll go somewhere else then ֹ ☆ !͟!

He gets up and grabs a cell phone that didn't belong to Tsukasa

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"whup!"

. . . it was a good thing she still had the key to the front door. if anything went awry then at least it was contained within the tenma household. sorry for the mess, saki, tsukasa and parents.

"n-now wait just a second, malum-sa--" where did he get that! "what are you doing?!"

[the-fools-tale]

... Where are you going...?

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

if you put tsukasa in danger–

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ🍡 I'm just going to walk around a bit, geez.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He put his cell phone in his pocket and went to the door, but forgot that he had left the key with emu

⊹ ׅ🍡 Emu, can you open the door please? ֹ ☆ !͟!

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...ate the key!" emu blurted out before she could think. "but that's not tsukasa-kun's phone and we've got a whole bunch of questions to ask!"

[the-fools-tale]

She looks at him with a begging face.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui moved and stood behind emu, a hand resting on her shoulder in a silent show of support. eyes fixed on malum with anger flaring through the gaze. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

What a mess, he was stuck there. He genuinely would have preferred to jump off a bridge-... Wait One minute

He went upstairs to his room, A sound of a window opening may have been heard, followed shortly by a loud bang from outside

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...uhm." emu winced. she shouldn't have done that. she should not have done that. he - he must've hit the ground, and tsukasa-kun... "i-i knew it...!! i knew something was wrong! i should have, i should've said something else, i--"

[the-fools-tale]

WAIT- WAIT, HOLD UP, DID HE JUST JUMP OUT OF THE WINDOW?! WHAT?! IS- IS HE ALRIGHT?! WILL TSUKASA BE ALRIGHT?!

... She's panicking out.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

he'll be fine. long story we don't have time to explain about.

( he hugged emu close, kissing the top of her head to try and calm her down. )

we'll figure this out. none of us could gave known. we'll be alright. i have a feeling i know where he's heading.

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

emu leant into him, a heavy feeling weighting on her as her small body met his lanky one. rui wasn't quite the thing sinking her down, though, so it was a much nicer pressure to deal with.

"...mnn... things have been so topsy-turvy... but he'll be safe. for - for now, uhm, that is... but i don't know if tsukasa-kun'll be, if malum is pretending to be him, and who knows what he'll do using their body now that... that..."

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 HUH!? THEY'RE ALREADY AT THE DOORֹ ☆ !͟!

Malum Tsukasa gets off Rui and goes to open the door for the two of them; he seemed normal, the only thing was that he had some lipstick smeared

⊹ ׅ💫 Sorry for making you two wait, I didn't hear the doorbell ring! ֹ ☆ !͟!

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[directivedragon]

[ trimmed ]

i regret to inform you all that i don't usually watch shows or movies, so i actually don't really have any idea on what to watch. i tend to build in my free time, which takes my focus.

( he chuckled weakly, rubbing the back of his neck. trying to focus on the movie in front of him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 hm.. I think you'd like Charlie and The chocolate Factory! And you two have very good taste, I feel a little humiliated for having chosen Shrek.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He laughed at that, genuinely enjoying time with them despite the little argument they had earlier. But Coming from nowhere his eyes began to cry. The sadness Tsukasa is feeling at having been replaced and no one noticing (unless they had heard something very incriminating) Escaping a little

@the-happy-phoenix Just one thing to add: neither Malum nor Tsukasa realized that the emu suspected Something

[the-happy-phoenix]

"ooh, that's true! i think we could have a lot of fun with... umumu what was it... oh, little shop of horrors is fun! ♪ and there's no way mr director boy hasn't read the script for the stage version either. hey, hey, maybe we could do that on--!"

...? she reached up and swiped away the tears that clung to tsukasa's lashes.

"hey, hey, tsukasa-kun~?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Wha- Tsu- Tsukasa? Is everything alright? Calm down, calm down... We're here. We're all here. Everything's alright.

Nene hesitantly pulled Tsukasa into a hug, and yet she squeezed him tightly, trying to comfort her friend.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui put a hand on tsukasa's back, rubbing it a little. his face contorted into one of worry. )

tsukasa-kun—

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

Malum was genuinely confused for a few seconds; he only realized he was crying when everyone started to get worried about him, Realizing what was happening, Malum tried to calm the situation

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you guys.. i think i just need to Drink water ☆ !͟!

He hugged nene back while expressing himself

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

just a drink of water, huh? yup. something's fishier than tsukasa's fish shirts. he was genuinely upset, for reasons that seemed unfathomable.

she'd, tried, of course, to ask him, but, "...!!"

and emu rushed off to fetch him a glass.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno, man... It seems like you're genuinely upset with something... What's wrong?

... She was obviously scared for him. That was visible.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

what's going on, tsukasa-kun...

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 It's going to be hard to convince them that I'm okay again... But I can use this to my advantage to receive affection !

⊹ ׅ🍡I don't know exactly... I just feel like Very sad Out of nowhere, I'm sorry about that, I didn't mean to ruin this moment between the three of us. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He would put on a little act of sadness and pray to receive a hug, affection, a kiss, or at least some sympathy

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...you're getting emu popping up with the water instead, the glass being held inches from his nose.

"here you go, mr sunflower! it's watering time at the pegasus garden centre! ☆ nice and happy, nice and healthy, smiling in the sun ♪ with mr carnation and miss hellebore, let's have a happy time with everyone! ♪"

"...well?" she'd tilted her head, keenly waiting for him to take the drink or burst into delighted applause at her song.

[the-fools-tale]

She tightens her hug, trying to comfort Tsukasa further.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui carefully took the class from emu, holding it a bit farther away from tsukasa's malum's face. )

deep breaths, love... we're not upset, you didn't ruin anything for anyone.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

This was the first time in his entire life that Malum had been treated with Care. And he loved every second of it

💭This is great.. now I know why Tsukasa likes this

⊹ ׅ 💫 thank you guys.. I'm so lucky to have you all here..! ☆ !͟!

He cried a little more. Not Tsukasa, but Malum, tears of joy, The feeling of being important to someone and having someone to care about you was incredible. He hugged Nene tighter back before releasing the embrace and drinking the water the emu had brought

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

emu's hand closed around the dead air where the cup had been, cold and yet scalding, second and third glancing tsukasa as if she could figure out what the hell was going on.

as was, she still had the nagging feeling something wasn't right with tsukasa. the tears came out of nowhere, huh?

...how does she bring him back...

"are you sure it's nothing?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

She looks up at Tsukasa, a worried look still on her face, begging for him to tell her anything that's wrong.

... I really do agree with Emu here... Something's wrong, something's really wrong... I just don't know what, and... I'm really worried for you, Kasa...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui's face shifted, though not noticeably. this... this wasn't normal for tsukasa. not just the crying and not noticing, but how tsukasa was reacting to the care he was receiving.

he didn't stop rubbing the other's back, nor did he really change his position of caring. but this just wasn't quite tsukasa. his guard began going up. )

it isn't like you to be so unsure of your feelings, tsukasa-kun.

( thank gods for being an actor. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm fine now, dont worry, is just a few things.. I know you're worried, but I don't want to talk about it right now. But when things get resolved, I'll tell you guys i promiseֹ ☆ !͟!

💭 Tsukasa's tears must have leaked because I'm feeling a bit weak after using magic twice.. But I would do it again if Rui needed it, or Emu, or even Nene Even though she is human and a Hunter. I need to learn how to imitate Tsukasa better, I think. Rui is treating me the same way, but what he said seemed a little strange; even Nene is noticing something's wrong. Well, but if If Tsukasa hadn't cried, they wouldn't be suspicious, so that means I'm doing a good job.

💭 AND STOP YELLING IN MY EAR TSUKASA !!! LET ME HAVE SOMETHING

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...eeh.

"and is malum-sama alright?" her voice is low, to not alert nene. not to out the two of them, but, "we haven't heard from him since..."

she tapped her lips, and then her cheek, brows furrowed.

not to out the two of them, but this needed addressing.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno. I've had a suspicion throughout this entire hangout that... I... I really don't know, but... Something feels off. Like you aren't exactly the Tsukasa I know and love.

... And yet, even if you aren't, I'd still love you. Whoever you may be, even if it's you, Kasa, you're still a part of the person I love, and thus I would love you.

... That's extremely far-fetched, isn't it? You would tell me if you were a system... Just in case, I guess...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( blinking. nene, you reset him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 ... You know what? I'm going to take advantage of this

⊹ ׅ🍡Sorry for that, You're right, I'm part of Tsukasa system, Sorry for not introducing myself properly, nene, you can call me Malum. ֹ ☆ !͟!

A voice different from Tsukasa's emerges, and he hugs Nene again, Looking sideways with a villainous grin at Rui and Emu, who can't admit that he's lying in that situation

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

you seeing this shit rui? she gives him a sidelong glance, as if slightly asking him what the hell they do now.

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Ah, I see, I see... It's nice to be meeting you, Malum. I'm sorry if I caused any... Discomfort in the process of you revealing it.

... I must admit, acting as if you're Tsukasa to get affection from all of us is kinda fucked, though. While I do forgive you, please do take that into consideration.

... You should, probably, ask Emu and Rui for forgiveness as well.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( to say rui's hand quickly recoiled was an understatement. and a flash of amber eyes turning gold was very obvious. rui's eyes narrowed. )

we've had the displeasure of meeting before.

( he emphasised the word as if to point a dagger at malum. )

by complete accident, mind you. and i didn't get his name.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ🍡 How cruel of you, Kamishiro.. Well, I see that I'm no longer welcome here. I'll go somewhere else then ֹ ☆ !͟!

He gets up and grabs a cell phone that didn't belong to Tsukasa

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"whup!"

. . . it was a good thing she still had the key to the front door. if anything went awry then at least it was contained within the tenma household. sorry for the mess, saki, tsukasa and parents.

"n-now wait just a second, malum-sa--" where did he get that! "what are you doing?!"

[the-fools-tale]

... Where are you going...?

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

if you put tsukasa in danger–

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ🍡 I'm just going to walk around a bit, geez.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He put his cell phone in his pocket and went to the door, but forgot that he had left the key with emu

⊹ ׅ🍡 Emu, can you open the door please? ֹ ☆ !͟!

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...ate the key!" emu blurted out before she could think. "but that's not tsukasa-kun's phone and we've got a whole bunch of questions to ask!"

[the-fools-tale]

She looks at him with a begging face.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui moved and stood behind emu, a hand resting on her shoulder in a silent show of support. eyes fixed on malum with anger flaring through the gaze. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

What a mess, he was stuck there. He genuinely would have preferred to jump off a bridge-... Wait One minute

He went upstairs to his room, A sound of a window opening may have been heard, followed shortly by a loud bang from outside

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...uhm." emu winced. she shouldn't have done that. she should not have done that. he - he must've hit the ground, and tsukasa-kun... "i-i knew it...!! i knew something was wrong! i should have, i should've said something else, i--"

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 HUH!? THEY'RE ALREADY AT THE DOORֹ ☆ !͟!

Malum Tsukasa gets off Rui and goes to open the door for the two of them; he seemed normal, the only thing was that he had some lipstick smeared

⊹ ׅ💫 Sorry for making you two wait, I didn't hear the doorbell ring! ֹ ☆ !͟!

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[directivedragon]

[ trimmed ]

i regret to inform you all that i don't usually watch shows or movies, so i actually don't really have any idea on what to watch. i tend to build in my free time, which takes my focus.

( he chuckled weakly, rubbing the back of his neck. trying to focus on the movie in front of him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 hm.. I think you'd like Charlie and The chocolate Factory! And you two have very good taste, I feel a little humiliated for having chosen Shrek.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He laughed at that, genuinely enjoying time with them despite the little argument they had earlier. But Coming from nowhere his eyes began to cry. The sadness Tsukasa is feeling at having been replaced and no one noticing (unless they had heard something very incriminating) Escaping a little

@the-happy-phoenix Just one thing to add: neither Malum nor Tsukasa realized that the emu suspected Something

[the-happy-phoenix]

"ooh, that's true! i think we could have a lot of fun with... umumu what was it... oh, little shop of horrors is fun! ♪ and there's no way mr director boy hasn't read the script for the stage version either. hey, hey, maybe we could do that on--!"

...? she reached up and swiped away the tears that clung to tsukasa's lashes.

"hey, hey, tsukasa-kun~?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Wha- Tsu- Tsukasa? Is everything alright? Calm down, calm down... We're here. We're all here. Everything's alright.

Nene hesitantly pulled Tsukasa into a hug, and yet she squeezed him tightly, trying to comfort her friend.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui put a hand on tsukasa's back, rubbing it a little. his face contorted into one of worry. )

tsukasa-kun—

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

Malum was genuinely confused for a few seconds; he only realized he was crying when everyone started to get worried about him, Realizing what was happening, Malum tried to calm the situation

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you guys.. i think i just need to Drink water ☆ !͟!

He hugged nene back while expressing himself

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

just a drink of water, huh? yup. something's fishier than tsukasa's fish shirts. he was genuinely upset, for reasons that seemed unfathomable.

she'd, tried, of course, to ask him, but, "...!!"

and emu rushed off to fetch him a glass.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno, man... It seems like you're genuinely upset with something... What's wrong?

... She was obviously scared for him. That was visible.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

what's going on, tsukasa-kun...

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 It's going to be hard to convince them that I'm okay again... But I can use this to my advantage to receive affection !

⊹ ׅ🍡I don't know exactly... I just feel like Very sad Out of nowhere, I'm sorry about that, I didn't mean to ruin this moment between the three of us. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He would put on a little act of sadness and pray to receive a hug, affection, a kiss, or at least some sympathy

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...you're getting emu popping up with the water instead, the glass being held inches from his nose.

"here you go, mr sunflower! it's watering time at the pegasus garden centre! ☆ nice and happy, nice and healthy, smiling in the sun ♪ with mr carnation and miss hellebore, let's have a happy time with everyone! ♪"

"...well?" she'd tilted her head, keenly waiting for him to take the drink or burst into delighted applause at her song.

[the-fools-tale]

She tightens her hug, trying to comfort Tsukasa further.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui carefully took the class from emu, holding it a bit farther away from tsukasa's malum's face. )

deep breaths, love... we're not upset, you didn't ruin anything for anyone.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

This was the first time in his entire life that Malum had been treated with Care. And he loved every second of it

💭This is great.. now I know why Tsukasa likes this

⊹ ׅ 💫 thank you guys.. I'm so lucky to have you all here..! ☆ !͟!

He cried a little more. Not Tsukasa, but Malum, tears of joy, The feeling of being important to someone and having someone to care about you was incredible. He hugged Nene tighter back before releasing the embrace and drinking the water the emu had brought

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

emu's hand closed around the dead air where the cup had been, cold and yet scalding, second and third glancing tsukasa as if she could figure out what the hell was going on.

as was, she still had the nagging feeling something wasn't right with tsukasa. the tears came out of nowhere, huh?

...how does she bring him back...

"are you sure it's nothing?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

She looks up at Tsukasa, a worried look still on her face, begging for him to tell her anything that's wrong.

... I really do agree with Emu here... Something's wrong, something's really wrong... I just don't know what, and... I'm really worried for you, Kasa...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui's face shifted, though not noticeably. this... this wasn't normal for tsukasa. not just the crying and not noticing, but how tsukasa was reacting to the care he was receiving.

he didn't stop rubbing the other's back, nor did he really change his position of caring. but this just wasn't quite tsukasa. his guard began going up. )

it isn't like you to be so unsure of your feelings, tsukasa-kun.

( thank gods for being an actor. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm fine now, dont worry, is just a few things.. I know you're worried, but I don't want to talk about it right now. But when things get resolved, I'll tell you guys i promiseֹ ☆ !͟!

💭 Tsukasa's tears must have leaked because I'm feeling a bit weak after using magic twice.. But I would do it again if Rui needed it, or Emu, or even Nene Even though she is human and a Hunter. I need to learn how to imitate Tsukasa better, I think. Rui is treating me the same way, but what he said seemed a little strange; even Nene is noticing something's wrong. Well, but if If Tsukasa hadn't cried, they wouldn't be suspicious, so that means I'm doing a good job.

💭 AND STOP YELLING IN MY EAR TSUKASA !!! LET ME HAVE SOMETHING

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...eeh.

"and is malum-sama alright?" her voice is low, to not alert nene. not to out the two of them, but, "we haven't heard from him since..."

she tapped her lips, and then her cheek, brows furrowed.

not to out the two of them, but this needed addressing.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno. I've had a suspicion throughout this entire hangout that... I... I really don't know, but... Something feels off. Like you aren't exactly the Tsukasa I know and love.

... And yet, even if you aren't, I'd still love you. Whoever you may be, even if it's you, Kasa, you're still a part of the person I love, and thus I would love you.

... That's extremely far-fetched, isn't it? You would tell me if you were a system... Just in case, I guess...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( blinking. nene, you reset him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 ... You know what? I'm going to take advantage of this

⊹ ׅ🍡Sorry for that, You're right, I'm part of Tsukasa system, Sorry for not introducing myself properly, nene, you can call me Malum. ֹ ☆ !͟!

A voice different from Tsukasa's emerges, and he hugs Nene again, Looking sideways with a villainous grin at Rui and Emu, who can't admit that he's lying in that situation

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

you seeing this shit rui? she gives him a sidelong glance, as if slightly asking him what the hell they do now.

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Ah, I see, I see... It's nice to be meeting you, Malum. I'm sorry if I caused any... Discomfort in the process of you revealing it.

... I must admit, acting as if you're Tsukasa to get affection from all of us is kinda fucked, though. While I do forgive you, please do take that into consideration.

... You should, probably, ask Emu and Rui for forgiveness as well.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( to say rui's hand quickly recoiled was an understatement. and a flash of amber eyes turning gold was very obvious. rui's eyes narrowed. )

we've had the displeasure of meeting before.

( he emphasised the word as if to point a dagger at malum. )

by complete accident, mind you. and i didn't get his name.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ🍡 How cruel of you, Kamishiro.. Well, I see that I'm no longer welcome here. I'll go somewhere else then ֹ ☆ !͟!

He gets up and grabs a cell phone that didn't belong to Tsukasa

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"whup!"

. . . it was a good thing she still had the key to the front door. if anything went awry then at least it was contained within the tenma household. sorry for the mess, saki, tsukasa and parents.

"n-now wait just a second, malum-sa--" where did he get that! "what are you doing?!"

[the-fools-tale]

... Where are you going...?

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

if you put tsukasa in danger–

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ🍡 I'm just going to walk around a bit, geez.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He put his cell phone in his pocket and went to the door, but forgot that he had left the key with emu

⊹ ׅ🍡 Emu, can you open the door please? ֹ ☆ !͟!

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"...ate the key!" emu blurted out before she could think. "but that's not tsukasa-kun's phone and we've got a whole bunch of questions to ask!"

[damazcuz]

The lion is concerned. The lion is honestly really fucking worried.

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 HUH!? THEY'RE ALREADY AT THE DOORֹ ☆ !͟!

Malum Tsukasa gets off Rui and goes to open the door for the two of them; he seemed normal, the only thing was that he had some lipstick smeared

⊹ ׅ💫 Sorry for making you two wait, I didn't hear the doorbell ring! ֹ ☆ !͟!

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[directivedragon]

[ trimmed ]

i regret to inform you all that i don't usually watch shows or movies, so i actually don't really have any idea on what to watch. i tend to build in my free time, which takes my focus.

( he chuckled weakly, rubbing the back of his neck. trying to focus on the movie in front of him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 hm.. I think you'd like Charlie and The chocolate Factory! And you two have very good taste, I feel a little humiliated for having chosen Shrek.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He laughed at that, genuinely enjoying time with them despite the little argument they had earlier. But Coming from nowhere his eyes began to cry. The sadness Tsukasa is feeling at having been replaced and no one noticing (unless they had heard something very incriminating) Escaping a little

@the-happy-phoenix Just one thing to add: neither Malum nor Tsukasa realized that the emu suspected Something

[the-happy-phoenix]

"ooh, that's true! i think we could have a lot of fun with... umumu what was it... oh, little shop of horrors is fun! ♪ and there's no way mr director boy hasn't read the script for the stage version either. hey, hey, maybe we could do that on--!"

...? she reached up and swiped away the tears that clung to tsukasa's lashes.

"hey, hey, tsukasa-kun~?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Wha- Tsu- Tsukasa? Is everything alright? Calm down, calm down... We're here. We're all here. Everything's alright.

Nene hesitantly pulled Tsukasa into a hug, and yet she squeezed him tightly, trying to comfort her friend.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui put a hand on tsukasa's back, rubbing it a little. his face contorted into one of worry. )

tsukasa-kun—

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

Malum was genuinely confused for a few seconds; he only realized he was crying when everyone started to get worried about him, Realizing what was happening, Malum tried to calm the situation

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you guys.. i think i just need to Drink water ☆ !͟!

He hugged nene back while expressing himself

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

just a drink of water, huh? yup. something's fishier than tsukasa's fish shirts. he was genuinely upset, for reasons that seemed unfathomable.

she'd, tried, of course, to ask him, but, "...!!"

and emu rushed off to fetch him a glass.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno, man... It seems like you're genuinely upset with something... What's wrong?

... She was obviously scared for him. That was visible.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

what's going on, tsukasa-kun...

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 It's going to be hard to convince them that I'm okay again... But I can use this to my advantage to receive affection !

⊹ ׅ🍡I don't know exactly... I just feel like Very sad Out of nowhere, I'm sorry about that, I didn't mean to ruin this moment between the three of us. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He would put on a little act of sadness and pray to receive a hug, affection, a kiss, or at least some sympathy

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...you're getting emu popping up with the water instead, the glass being held inches from his nose.

"here you go, mr sunflower! it's watering time at the pegasus garden centre! ☆ nice and happy, nice and healthy, smiling in the sun ♪ with mr carnation and miss hellebore, let's have a happy time with everyone! ♪"

"...well?" she'd tilted her head, keenly waiting for him to take the drink or burst into delighted applause at her song.

[the-fools-tale]

She tightens her hug, trying to comfort Tsukasa further.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui carefully took the class from emu, holding it a bit farther away from tsukasa's malum's face. )

deep breaths, love... we're not upset, you didn't ruin anything for anyone.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

This was the first time in his entire life that Malum had been treated with Care. And he loved every second of it

💭This is great.. now I know why Tsukasa likes this

⊹ ׅ 💫 thank you guys.. I'm so lucky to have you all here..! ☆ !͟!

He cried a little more. Not Tsukasa, but Malum, tears of joy, The feeling of being important to someone and having someone to care about you was incredible. He hugged Nene tighter back before releasing the embrace and drinking the water the emu had brought

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

emu's hand closed around the dead air where the cup had been, cold and yet scalding, second and third glancing tsukasa as if she could figure out what the hell was going on.

as was, she still had the nagging feeling something wasn't right with tsukasa. the tears came out of nowhere, huh?

...how does she bring him back...

"are you sure it's nothing?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

She looks up at Tsukasa, a worried look still on her face, begging for him to tell her anything that's wrong.

... I really do agree with Emu here... Something's wrong, something's really wrong... I just don't know what, and... I'm really worried for you, Kasa...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui's face shifted, though not noticeably. this... this wasn't normal for tsukasa. not just the crying and not noticing, but how tsukasa was reacting to the care he was receiving.

he didn't stop rubbing the other's back, nor did he really change his position of caring. but this just wasn't quite tsukasa. his guard began going up. )

it isn't like you to be so unsure of your feelings, tsukasa-kun.

( thank gods for being an actor. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm fine now, dont worry, is just a few things.. I know you're worried, but I don't want to talk about it right now. But when things get resolved, I'll tell you guys i promiseֹ ☆ !͟!

💭 Tsukasa's tears must have leaked because I'm feeling a bit weak after using magic twice.. But I would do it again if Rui needed it, or Emu, or even Nene Even though she is human and a Hunter. I need to learn how to imitate Tsukasa better, I think. Rui is treating me the same way, but what he said seemed a little strange; even Nene is noticing something's wrong. Well, but if If Tsukasa hadn't cried, they wouldn't be suspicious, so that means I'm doing a good job.

💭 AND STOP YELLING IN MY EAR TSUKASA !!! LET ME HAVE SOMETHING

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...eeh.

"and is malum-sama alright?" her voice is low, to not alert nene. not to out the two of them, but, "we haven't heard from him since..."

she tapped her lips, and then her cheek, brows furrowed.

not to out the two of them, but this needed addressing.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno. I've had a suspicion throughout this entire hangout that... I... I really don't know, but... Something feels off. Like you aren't exactly the Tsukasa I know and love.

... And yet, even if you aren't, I'd still love you. Whoever you may be, even if it's you, Kasa, you're still a part of the person I love, and thus I would love you.

... That's extremely far-fetched, isn't it? You would tell me if you were a system... Just in case, I guess...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( blinking. nene, you reset him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 ... You know what? I'm going to take advantage of this

⊹ ׅ🍡Sorry for that, You're right, I'm part of Tsukasa system, Sorry for not introducing myself properly, nene, you can call me Malum. ֹ ☆ !͟!

A voice different from Tsukasa's emerges, and he hugs Nene again, Looking sideways with a villainous grin at Rui and Emu, who can't admit that he's lying in that situation

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

you seeing this shit rui? she gives him a sidelong glance, as if slightly asking him what the hell they do now.

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Ah, I see, I see... It's nice to be meeting you, Malum. I'm sorry if I caused any... Discomfort in the process of you revealing it.

... I must admit, acting as if you're Tsukasa to get affection from all of us is kinda fucked, though. While I do forgive you, please do take that into consideration.

... You should, probably, ask Emu and Rui for forgiveness as well.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( to say rui's hand quickly recoiled was an understatement. and a flash of amber eyes turning gold was very obvious. rui's eyes narrowed. )

we've had the displeasure of meeting before.

( he emphasised the word as if to point a dagger at malum. )

by complete accident, mind you. and i didn't get his name.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ🍡 How cruel of you, Kamishiro.. Well, I see that I'm no longer welcome here. I'll go somewhere else then ֹ ☆ !͟!

He gets up and grabs a cell phone that didn't belong to Tsukasa

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

"whup!"

. . . it was a good thing she still had the key to the front door. if anything went awry then at least it was contained within the tenma household. sorry for the mess, saki, tsukasa and parents.

"n-now wait just a second, malum-sa--" where did he get that! "what are you doing?!"

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 HUH!? THEY'RE ALREADY AT THE DOORֹ ☆ !͟!

Malum Tsukasa gets off Rui and goes to open the door for the two of them; he seemed normal, the only thing was that he had some lipstick smeared

⊹ ׅ💫 Sorry for making you two wait, I didn't hear the doorbell ring! ֹ ☆ !͟!

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[directivedragon]

[ trimmed ]

i regret to inform you all that i don't usually watch shows or movies, so i actually don't really have any idea on what to watch. i tend to build in my free time, which takes my focus.

( he chuckled weakly, rubbing the back of his neck. trying to focus on the movie in front of him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 hm.. I think you'd like Charlie and The chocolate Factory! And you two have very good taste, I feel a little humiliated for having chosen Shrek.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He laughed at that, genuinely enjoying time with them despite the little argument they had earlier. But Coming from nowhere his eyes began to cry. The sadness Tsukasa is feeling at having been replaced and no one noticing (unless they had heard something very incriminating) Escaping a little

@the-happy-phoenix Just one thing to add: neither Malum nor Tsukasa realized that the emu suspected Something

[the-happy-phoenix]

"ooh, that's true! i think we could have a lot of fun with... umumu what was it... oh, little shop of horrors is fun! ♪ and there's no way mr director boy hasn't read the script for the stage version either. hey, hey, maybe we could do that on--!"

...? she reached up and swiped away the tears that clung to tsukasa's lashes.

"hey, hey, tsukasa-kun~?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Wha- Tsu- Tsukasa? Is everything alright? Calm down, calm down... We're here. We're all here. Everything's alright.

Nene hesitantly pulled Tsukasa into a hug, and yet she squeezed him tightly, trying to comfort her friend.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui put a hand on tsukasa's back, rubbing it a little. his face contorted into one of worry. )

tsukasa-kun—

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

Malum was genuinely confused for a few seconds; he only realized he was crying when everyone started to get worried about him, Realizing what was happening, Malum tried to calm the situation

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you guys.. i think i just need to Drink water ☆ !͟!

He hugged nene back while expressing himself

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

just a drink of water, huh? yup. something's fishier than tsukasa's fish shirts. he was genuinely upset, for reasons that seemed unfathomable.

she'd, tried, of course, to ask him, but, "...!!"

and emu rushed off to fetch him a glass.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno, man... It seems like you're genuinely upset with something... What's wrong?

... She was obviously scared for him. That was visible.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

what's going on, tsukasa-kun...

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 It's going to be hard to convince them that I'm okay again... But I can use this to my advantage to receive affection !

⊹ ׅ🍡I don't know exactly... I just feel like Very sad Out of nowhere, I'm sorry about that, I didn't mean to ruin this moment between the three of us. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He would put on a little act of sadness and pray to receive a hug, affection, a kiss, or at least some sympathy

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...you're getting emu popping up with the water instead, the glass being held inches from his nose.

"here you go, mr sunflower! it's watering time at the pegasus garden centre! ☆ nice and happy, nice and healthy, smiling in the sun ♪ with mr carnation and miss hellebore, let's have a happy time with everyone! ♪"

"...well?" she'd tilted her head, keenly waiting for him to take the drink or burst into delighted applause at her song.

[the-fools-tale]

She tightens her hug, trying to comfort Tsukasa further.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui carefully took the class from emu, holding it a bit farther away from tsukasa's malum's face. )

deep breaths, love... we're not upset, you didn't ruin anything for anyone.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

This was the first time in his entire life that Malum had been treated with Care. And he loved every second of it

💭This is great.. now I know why Tsukasa likes this

⊹ ׅ 💫 thank you guys.. I'm so lucky to have you all here..! ☆ !͟!

He cried a little more. Not Tsukasa, but Malum, tears of joy, The feeling of being important to someone and having someone to care about you was incredible. He hugged Nene tighter back before releasing the embrace and drinking the water the emu had brought

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

emu's hand closed around the dead air where the cup had been, cold and yet scalding, second and third glancing tsukasa as if she could figure out what the hell was going on.

as was, she still had the nagging feeling something wasn't right with tsukasa. the tears came out of nowhere, huh?

...how does she bring him back...

"are you sure it's nothing?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

She looks up at Tsukasa, a worried look still on her face, begging for him to tell her anything that's wrong.

... I really do agree with Emu here... Something's wrong, something's really wrong... I just don't know what, and... I'm really worried for you, Kasa...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui's face shifted, though not noticeably. this... this wasn't normal for tsukasa. not just the crying and not noticing, but how tsukasa was reacting to the care he was receiving.

he didn't stop rubbing the other's back, nor did he really change his position of caring. but this just wasn't quite tsukasa. his guard began going up. )

it isn't like you to be so unsure of your feelings, tsukasa-kun.

( thank gods for being an actor. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm fine now, dont worry, is just a few things.. I know you're worried, but I don't want to talk about it right now. But when things get resolved, I'll tell you guys i promiseֹ ☆ !͟!

💭 Tsukasa's tears must have leaked because I'm feeling a bit weak after using magic twice.. But I would do it again if Rui needed it, or Emu, or even Nene Even though she is human and a Hunter. I need to learn how to imitate Tsukasa better, I think. Rui is treating me the same way, but what he said seemed a little strange; even Nene is noticing something's wrong. Well, but if If Tsukasa hadn't cried, they wouldn't be suspicious, so that means I'm doing a good job.

💭 AND STOP YELLING IN MY EAR TSUKASA !!! LET ME HAVE SOMETHING

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...eeh.

"and is malum-sama alright?" her voice is low, to not alert nene. not to out the two of them, but, "we haven't heard from him since..."

she tapped her lips, and then her cheek, brows furrowed.

not to out the two of them, but this needed addressing.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno. I've had a suspicion throughout this entire hangout that... I... I really don't know, but... Something feels off. Like you aren't exactly the Tsukasa I know and love.

... And yet, even if you aren't, I'd still love you. Whoever you may be, even if it's you, Kasa, you're still a part of the person I love, and thus I would love you.

... That's extremely far-fetched, isn't it? You would tell me if you were a system... Just in case, I guess...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( blinking. nene, you reset him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 ... You know what? I'm going to take advantage of this

⊹ ׅ🍡Sorry for that, You're right, I'm part of Tsukasa system, Sorry for not introducing myself properly, nene, you can call me Malum. ֹ ☆ !͟!

A voice different from Tsukasa's emerges, and he hugs Nene again, Looking sideways with a villainous grin at Rui and Emu, who can't admit that he's lying in that situation

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

you seeing this shit rui? she gives him a sidelong glance, as if slightly asking him what the hell they do now.

-> @the-fools-tale

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 HUH!? THEY'RE ALREADY AT THE DOORֹ ☆ !͟!

Malum Tsukasa gets off Rui and goes to open the door for the two of them; he seemed normal, the only thing was that he had some lipstick smeared

⊹ ׅ💫 Sorry for making you two wait, I didn't hear the doorbell ring! ֹ ☆ !͟!

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[directivedragon]

[ trimmed ]

i regret to inform you all that i don't usually watch shows or movies, so i actually don't really have any idea on what to watch. i tend to build in my free time, which takes my focus.

( he chuckled weakly, rubbing the back of his neck. trying to focus on the movie in front of him. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 hm.. I think you'd like Charlie and The chocolate Factory! And you two have very good taste, I feel a little humiliated for having chosen Shrek.. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He laughed at that, genuinely enjoying time with them despite the little argument they had earlier. But Coming from nowhere his eyes began to cry. The sadness Tsukasa is feeling at having been replaced and no one noticing (unless they had heard something very incriminating) Escaping a little

@the-happy-phoenix Just one thing to add: neither Malum nor Tsukasa realized that the emu suspected Something

[the-happy-phoenix]

"ooh, that's true! i think we could have a lot of fun with... umumu what was it... oh, little shop of horrors is fun! ♪ and there's no way mr director boy hasn't read the script for the stage version either. hey, hey, maybe we could do that on--!"

...? she reached up and swiped away the tears that clung to tsukasa's lashes.

"hey, hey, tsukasa-kun~?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

Wha- Tsu- Tsukasa? Is everything alright? Calm down, calm down... We're here. We're all here. Everything's alright.

Nene hesitantly pulled Tsukasa into a hug, and yet she squeezed him tightly, trying to comfort her friend.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui put a hand on tsukasa's back, rubbing it a little. his face contorted into one of worry. )

tsukasa-kun—

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

Malum was genuinely confused for a few seconds; he only realized he was crying when everyone started to get worried about him, Realizing what was happening, Malum tried to calm the situation

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you guys.. i think i just need to Drink water ☆ !͟!

He hugged nene back while expressing himself

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

just a drink of water, huh? yup. something's fishier than tsukasa's fish shirts. he was genuinely upset, for reasons that seemed unfathomable.

she'd, tried, of course, to ask him, but, "...!!"

and emu rushed off to fetch him a glass.

[the-fools-tale]

... I dunno, man... It seems like you're genuinely upset with something... What's wrong?

... She was obviously scared for him. That was visible.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

what's going on, tsukasa-kun...

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

💭 It's going to be hard to convince them that I'm okay again... But I can use this to my advantage to receive affection !

⊹ ׅ🍡I don't know exactly... I just feel like Very sad Out of nowhere, I'm sorry about that, I didn't mean to ruin this moment between the three of us. ֹ ☆ !͟!

He would put on a little act of sadness and pray to receive a hug, affection, a kiss, or at least some sympathy

-> @the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...you're getting emu popping up with the water instead, the glass being held inches from his nose.

"here you go, mr sunflower! it's watering time at the pegasus garden centre! ☆ nice and happy, nice and healthy, smiling in the sun ♪ with mr carnation and miss hellebore, let's have a happy time with everyone! ♪"

"...well?" she'd tilted her head, keenly waiting for him to take the drink or burst into delighted applause at her song.

[the-fools-tale]

She tightens her hug, trying to comfort Tsukasa further.

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui carefully took the class from emu, holding it a bit farther away from tsukasa's malum's face. )

deep breaths, love... we're not upset, you didn't ruin anything for anyone.

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

This was the first time in his entire life that Malum had been treated with Care. And he loved every second of it

💭This is great.. now I know why Tsukasa likes this

⊹ ׅ 💫 thank you guys.. I'm so lucky to have you all here..! ☆ !͟!

He cried a little more. Not Tsukasa, but Malum, tears of joy, The feeling of being important to someone and having someone to care about you was incredible. He hugged Nene tighter back before releasing the embrace and drinking the water the emu had brought

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

emu's hand closed around the dead air where the cup had been, cold and yet scalding, second and third glancing tsukasa as if she could figure out what the hell was going on.

as was, she still had the nagging feeling something wasn't right with tsukasa. the tears came out of nowhere, huh?

...how does she bring him back...

"are you sure it's nothing?"

-> @the-fools-tale

[the-fools-tale]

She looks up at Tsukasa, a worried look still on her face, begging for him to tell her anything that's wrong.

... I really do agree with Emu here... Something's wrong, something's really wrong... I just don't know what, and... I'm really worried for you, Kasa...

@directivedragon

[directivedragon]

( rui's face shifted, though not noticeably. this... this wasn't normal for tsukasa. not just the crying and not noticing, but how tsukasa was reacting to the care he was receiving.

he didn't stop rubbing the other's back, nor did he really change his position of caring. but this just wasn't quite tsukasa. his guard began going up. )

it isn't like you to be so unsure of your feelings, tsukasa-kun.

( thank gods for being an actor. )

-> @cowardhunterkasa

[cowardhunterkasa]

⊹ ׅ💫 I'm fine now, dont worry, is just a few things.. I know you're worried, but I don't want to talk about it right now. But when things get resolved, I'll tell you guys i promiseֹ ☆ !͟!

💭 Tsukasa's tears must have leaked because I'm feeling a bit weak after using magic twice.. But I would do it again if Rui needed it, or Emu, or even Nene Even though she is human and a Hunter. I need to learn how to imitate Tsukasa better, I think. Rui is treating me the same way, but what he said seemed a little strange; even Nene is noticing something's wrong. Well, but if If Tsukasa hadn't cried, they wouldn't be suspicious, so that means I'm doing a good job.

💭 AND STOP YELLING IN MY EAR TSUKASA !!! LET ME HAVE SOMETHING

@the-happy-phoenix

[the-happy-phoenix]

...eeh.

"and is malum-sama alright?" her voice is low, to not alert nene. not to out the two of them, but, "we haven't heard from him since..."

she tapped her lips, and then her cheek, brows furrowed.

not to out the two of them, but this needed addressing.