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[bunnii]

Who ⬤ Nazuna Nito (bunnii) & Mayoi Ayase (rottencactus)
What ⬤ An Unusual Housewarming
When ⬤ Post-TDM performance
Where ⬤ Nazuna's Apartment; Tamamo Territory
Content Warnings ⬤ None


[After their performance, Nazuna was eager to compliment his stage partner for putting on an incredible show-- only to watch him faint the moment they were out of the spotlight and tucked away back behind the curtains. There wasn't anything he could do to stop it, although he tried. He could hope that at his efforts at least lessened the impact a little when he hit the floor. Checking his breathing and his pulse; there didn't seem to be anything terribly off. So Nazuna had to guess that his nerves must have caught up to him and whatever adrenaline he was getting by on evaporated after the show was over.

There wasn't any real place to let him rest here, so-- he made the decision that it would be best to take him back to his apartment until he recovered. After all, there were still a lot of things he wanted to talk to him about. Carrying him wasn't an option, but one of the staff members was kind enough to agree to let him borrow one of the stage carts.

That's how he ended up rolling Mayoi back to his apartment and-- with effort and determination-- lift and push the taller boy into his bed to rest.

Figuring it would be a while before he got up, Nazuna decided to return the cart right away. Then he could stop somewhere and pick up a few things quick too. After the day he had, he figured Mayoi would probably want something to eat. Between the two tasks, he's probably gone about half an hour before he returns to check on his sleeping-- or perhaps no longer sleeping-- guest.]

Comments

[bunnii]

Up until now, out of all the idols at Ensemble Square, it had just been me here on my own. So even though I didn't really want to see any of the people I knew put in a situation like this... I was still kind of happy to see a familiar face after so long.

[Even if he felt a bit guilty being happy in a situation like this.]

...yeah. Unfortunately this place is a long way away from Ensemble Square.

[There really isn't any reason to try and sugar coat it. The reality of the situation was pretty serious. So even if it was difficult, he wanted to help Mayoi face it head on.]

But it's relatively spacious. And even though it's in Tamamo's territory-- there's no reason you couldn't stay here if you wanted.

[rottencactus]

[Well, Mayoi can’t exactly judge him for something like that. Even before he’d fully understood the situation he was in, he was still finding himself wanting and wishing for ALKALOID to just come out of the shadows to guide him home. And even if not that, there was that dark, terrible part of him that just wanted them to be there with him, no matter what.]

So then, it’s all true. The contract, and the strange assignment I was given. The youkai walking the streets…

[His offer surprises him, though. Mayoi sits up a little straighter, ready to fuss.]

Ah-! But! Wouldn’t that be imposing on Nito-san? Y-You hardly know me…

[As much as his instinct is to immediately tear himself down at the thought of inconveniencing Nazuna, his desire to not be alone is just barely overriding that.]

[bunnii]

...yeah, it's true. Each one of us has something we want and we're working hard to make those dreams a reality, even in these difficult circumstances.

[Nazuna can see it coming-- he just chuckles and shakes his head.]

Not at all. If I'm honest, it's a bit lonely staying here by myself. If I can help out a friend from home then of course I want to.

[This place has certainly been neglected a bit-- not terribly, but more so because he's kept himself busy and hasn't really spent much time by himself here. He can't argue that he's any good at looking after himself so, having someone else to look out for instead could only improve things, as far as he sees it.]

cw: mild suicide idealation implication

[rottencactus]

[Well. He's already had to accept quite a lot of strange circumstances so far. There's nothing to do about it but carry on. Especially if ...it really is possible to get his reward for the contract. No, he must do his best, even in these circumstances, just like he vowed he would back home.]

[After all, if he disappeared and somehow cost ALKALOID their dream, he would simply- well. It's best not to think about that.]

O-Oh. If... that is the case- Ah. I'm sorry, I'm really a disgusting wretch a-and I'm sorry if my presence t-taints your apartment. B-But ...I would be in your debt if I could really stay here...

[He hasn't really taken the place in, but, he can tell Nazuna's a busy person, so it feels natural to offer the next part?]

I can handle chores! Any of them! Any tedious and unwanted task you do not wish to do, please pile them upon me in return. I-I'm not a terrible cook, either...