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Who: Mika Kagehira & You
Where: Around
When: Days 165 to 172
Open/Closed: Open!! It's a bunch of prompts, have at it!

i. part time jobbing
[Mika's used to doing part-time jobs of almost every kind at this point of his life, which is both a feat and also slightly concerning since a boy his age shouldn't have to worry about money that badly, and... it's helping out with his own nerves and loneliness to have some semblance of normalcy by doing a number of them.

Even ones where he has to serve people, like cashier and the like, though he's high-strung and overthinks and makes mistakes, often scolded by the boss for knocking over displays (sorry) and breaking dishes in waitstaff (sorry!!!).

Special mention, of course, goes to the holiday mascoting he's actually quite gleefully doing, because no one can see his face and that's perfect thank you very much. This is just a general work prompt though, catch him being scolded, knocking over things, spilling food on you... or be caught for holiday cheer.]

ii. idol practice
[Shehui's a packed place, but every now and then Mika's able to find someplace that's relatively clear of people and has an open enough space to practice in... because just because he's not in Yumenosaki anymore doesn't mean he can slack any, even if it feels lonely to be singing and dancing alone. He can pretend it's just self-improvement! Not that he's without his usual partner! Yeah.

The sorts of dance moves he has going on are far more elegant than one'd expect if they'd talked to the nervous wreck of a boy, face the picture of grace as he moves with ballet-like motions, as if following commands from hanging strings. Sweeping, flourished arm gestures included. As elegant as they are, though, there's clear purpose and power; Valkyrie wasn't top of the school for no reason, and a combination of this style and the songs they sung were often a powerful image.

Speaking of singing, it's difficult for him to sing these songs by himself since they're really not for just one person, but he's trying both him and Shu's for practice's sake. There's two in particular (this one and that one for those interested, he's the warmer voice) he's focused on since they're the ones he has bigger parts in, and... he has not a single inkling of the Kansai accent that riddles his conversations when he talks.]

♪~♪~♪~♪

[Feel free to hear him doing Christmas carols too though, because hell if he will not sing that shit.]

iii. this officer? this is my stomach, which definitely moves of its own according
Nnah!

[The loud cry of distress from a boy who's just realized, without a doubt, he has grabbed the wrong scarf. He's made two since he got here to fend off his own demons, one that wiggles and one that does not, but... well, he's mistakenly grabbed the wiggling red one. It's just a simple thing that'll hold for the rest of the winter most likely, but he's gripping onto it and looks kind of odd doing so, because it's a scarf? You don't hold your scarf.

Your scarf also does not usually wiggle in greeting at people, which gives Mika panic as he decides shoving it under his jacket is a valid course of action, resulting in... a wiggling bundle under his jacket, good job. He's getting a lot of looks and he's cold and that is a piece of the scarf waving hello at you from beneath the jacket's hem, hello.]

iiii. wildcard!
[if there's something else you want to do that's not on here, feel free to hit this one up!! if you'd like to plot something out, hmu at

sundrymunity and we can work it out!]

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[It's the singing that first catches his attention. Singing in a voice so familiar that it's one of the last things he expects to hear.

Almost instinctively, he follows the voice until it leads him to Mika, dancing and singing alone on an empty side street. All at once, multiple feelings wash over him; relief, apprehension, worry.

Nazuna wants nothing more than to call out, to run at Mika, to hug him or to grab him and tell him how glad he is to have him here but hesitates. He's not sure Mika wants to see him, not after how badly things have gotten between them. At the same time he can't leave Mika all alone, not after he knows how tough being in the coven can be for a simple idol. After a brief moment of internally weighing the pros and cons, he finally approaches Mika.

It's fine if Mika decides to yell at him, as long as he's able to make sure he's doing okay.]

Mi-- Kagehira...? It's really you, right. I'm not seeing things.

[Mika doesn't even notice Nazuna's initial approach, but his singing stops the moment someone calls his name; it's not a voice he expected to hear, not a person he expected to see when he opens his mismatched eyes, and Mika feels immediate tears sting his eyes.

Someone he knows. Someone from Yumenosaki, from home, someone--

someone who'd betrayed them, who'd left them and hadn't batted an eye to help in Valkyrie's toughest times. Mika's fists clench as he tries to combat the two feelings, resentment and relief, and... a lot of it is forced, he wants nothing more than to be friendly with Nazuna again, even if there's still truth to the frustration he feels on Shu's behalf as well.]

Y... Yer not. [How's he supposed to react? Should he be happy? Mad? Not crying, probably, but that's a lost cause now.] Of all people, why'd it have to be Nazuna-nii..?

[The only person he'd want less is Eichi, the root of the problem. He's really happy to see Nazuna, but he can't be? He shouldn't be? But he is? It's frustratingly a lot for someone like Mika.

He opens his mouth, shuts it with a discomforted whine, then tries again.]

I'm not seein' things, right? I know I haven't been sleepin' all that well, but I ain't dreamin' right now, right? Nn, or is it a nightmare..? No, Nazuna-nii can't be a nightmare, no matter what I feel.

[When Mika wondered why it had to be him, it stung a little but he knew, despite how much he still cared for Mika and Valkyrie, he deserved that for what he did to them. Still, he's incredibly glad to see Mika. After months of struggling in a new place without anyone familiar around him, this was definitely a welcome appearance.

Nazuna smiles sheepishly and tries to brush his insecurities aside.]

Sorry I might not be who you want to see but, yes, I'm here.

[Mika mentioning not being able to sleep makes Nazuna worried so he steps closer and reaches out tentatively.]

You're not sleeping? Is everything okay? How long have you been here?

[Suddenly he feels guilty for not knowing Mika was here earlier. It almost like he's let Mika down again.]

[He can step closer, that's fine, Mika's busy wiping at his eyes. He's so, so relieved Nazuna's real, just as much as he's trying not to be, and it's hard not to just accept the other's concern and care. Maybe he'd pet his head like he used to. Maybe there'd be a hug. God knows Mika, who's fond of physical contact even if Shu isn't, has missed having someone he's halfway comfortable with to lean on.]

Why do you care? Nn... But not long. It's just 'cause I'm someplace that ain't home. My roommates aren't bad people, but I can't sleep that easy. It's kinda stupid, but I already miss home.

[Even if it hasn't been that long, he's trying his best to make his little space feel more like home so he's not so sick over it. It's not working out that well. He jolts a little when he realizes how close Nazuna's gotten, but other than hunching a little he doesn't move.]

How long've you been here..?

[Of course he cares. He cares so much but he also understands why Mika's doubtful of him. Nazuna wants nothing more than to hug Mika or pat his head to comfort him but feels like that he's not allowed to do such acts of familiarity anymore so instead he grabs onto Mika's arm gently.]

It's not stupid to miss home. Sorry you got dragged into this mess as well, it's not fair for you. As for me, I've been in Shehui for a couple weeks and overall, about three months in the coven.

[As he answers, guilt settles on his chest because he remembers before he ended up in the coven he had wanted to help Valkyrie for StarFes but now it's months too late and he's still stuck here.

He's afraid to ask, afraid to hear things went terribly wrong back home while he was here playing with magic but he needs to know.]

H-how is Itsuki? And what happened... with StarFes...? I wanted to help you but then I got dragged here before I could actually do anything. I'm not trying to make excuses but I'm sorry for failing you again.

[Three months... That's a long time, and it seems odd since Nazuna certainly hasn't been missing that long or those other little rabbits would've been making a fuss. And then Shu would've made a fuss. Besides, didn't Arashi's unit say they were going to find a way to help out..?]

Nn, I dunno what yer talkin' about, Nazuna-nii, StarFes is still goin' on... An' it ain't none of yer business what's happenin' with us! It's not like Valkyrie's in any trouble at all! Oshi-san's...

[Hesitance. The lie'd to many others, to the student council, was that Shu was late, but it's hard to lie to Nazuna. Especially with the hand on his arm, so warm and gentle, reminding him of days when they were together... even if Nazuna talks a lot more now, they're still precious memories.]

Oshi-san's... just... restin' more. Like he oughta be. T-To be honest, [a soft, sharp intake of breath, one that definitely comes before serious crying,] I'm real worried too, now there's no one on stage at all! Valkyrie... Valkyrie's really done for this time, an' it's all my fault!

[It's not something he's let himself dwell on during the day hours, it's the other thing that's kept him awake at night, but he can't stop the tears once they start. His knees buckle and he grabs onto Nazuna for more support, fury biting into his sorrowed words.]

Even if ya wanted help, Nazuna-nii, ya couldn't! Y'don't have anythin' to do with Valkyrie anymore, right? Y'turned your back on us! On Oshi-san! Don't ya feel a bit of shame for that? There ain't a single reason for you to help us!

[The sight of Mika breaking down and crying hurt so much more than everything he said. Nazuna reached out and hugged him tightly, feeling like crying himself. He's not sure if this is the right thing to do or what Mika wants but he wants to offer what comfort he can even if it's not much.]

That's why I need to help! I was wrong for leaving both of you when you needed me so now I have to do what I can for you. You don't have to forgive me, what I did was terrible I know that. But for now Valkyrie...

[His mind is racing as he thinks over what Mika told him. To Mika, StarFes was still happening while for him it was three months ago. It was weird but after being part of the coven for so long he's learned to accept strange things that come his way especially when the source of those strange things were usually the same.]

Maybe Qri's magic has something to with this. Maybe she's able to control time somehow which means that things might be okay.

[His explanation sounds lame, even to him, but it's a small hope that something terrible hasn't happened back home.]

[There's a half-hearted struggle against Nazuna's embrace, but in the end he does listen. It's not something he'll soon (or ever?) forgive Nazuna for... not even if Shu asked him to, commanded it of him... but Nazuna knows it was wrong, which gives him a certain amount of vindication.

Guilt, too, though he can't pin why. Just like with the infirmary visit. Trying to take care of Mika then, only to be firmly rejected. And with such harsh words, too. Mika hunches tighter. What should he feel..?]

I... guess. One of my roommates, Rokkan... He's been to a lotta different worlds... I can maybe ask him about this kinda thing.

[It's a weak explanation, but maybe. Mika can't steady his breathing just yet, because he's never been good at controlling his emotions and that's a flaw he knows, a huge crack that can't be covered up, but Nazuna doesn't mind if his clothes get wet, right. These are the tears he's swallowed back since he came here, after all.]

[Nazuna doesn't mind Mika crying on him at all, in fact he's actually glad Mika hasn't pushed him away yet. It's a small victory and possibly one he doesn't deserve but he'll take it.]

Yeah! Maybe that could help us figure this out!

[Having more information doesn't hurt and while he's still worried about the situation back home, Nazuna also knows his mentioning of it was what caused Mika to become so upset in the first place so he tries to steer their conversation towards something else.]

Are your roommates also coven members? Have they been able to give you any information about what's going on with the coven?

Nu huh, they're new too... but I met someone nice that helped me out a little.

[He wipes his eyes, drawing back a bit after a moment and sniffling.]

About magic, anyway. Dunno a lot about anythin' else 'cause I didn't think to ask.

['cause he's dumb.]

Asking about magic was a good start! I don't know everything about what's going on but I know quite a bit after being here for awhile so I can help you!

[Nazuna knows how Mika can be but he doesn't mind. He'll always be willing to help the other boy out because right know he knows what Mika needs is support.]

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