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"Do you think I would bother dialing you if this wasn't dangerous?" An angry yet calm whisper
Judging by the strange amount of concern on his face, the other was alarmed but only on the inside. He usually just looked annoyed or, at the most, a little shook. This was new.
Almost
"Now listen carefully" He still whispered, "There's a whole lotta bullshit swirling around this building. And it's likely the bitch will like to spread the web further"
The other nodded, still confused but bearing the usual poker face as a trophy.
"...I see. And who has notified you of this?"
A pause
"Narukami. And while I know you two don't get along at all..." He said the next part with immense caution, "...this is some serious shit, Itsuki"
The Itsuki glanced around, to make sure he wasn't being heard
"How bad has it gotten, Sena?"
"Only restricted to StarPro for now...but we can't take chances. And knowing Tenshouin" He whispered, "He'll practice on your group next"
"Valkyrie?"
"This is Tenshouin, Itsuki"
He paused to process
His eyes widened and he focused on the ground as he thought carefully
"The Eccentrics..." He kept his volume low, "..and the rest of us at some point later to ensure a safe spreading of the gradient of fear"
"There you have it" Izumi sighed, "It's not going to be like back in Yumenosaki...we don't have a revolutionary party this time around got it?"
"Yes, I...summed that up"
Izumi pulled out his phone
"Looks like I gotta head back. You're staying with Mika I'm assuming?"
"Yes"
"Alright then, later" And he walked away
His first day back to Japan and something's going wrong? What luck. He hopes his fellow 'eccentrics' know.
While he's lost touch with Tenshouin's new schemes and strategies, one thing he hasn't forgotten is the torment and agony from the day reality stabbed him in the heart.
And he hopes to remember it forever
Not only to humble himself
But simply as an extra chess move, as a sharp scapel for the next he is messed with.
Nobody
Nobody messes with Valkyrie
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"Wahh? Thas a really cute purse Naruchan!"
Arashi showed off her new pink purse. Handles painted silver and the locking hooks made a satisfying clicking sound.
"Right? And, it was on discount! A very lucky day for me!"
Mika nodded enthusiastically
"Mhm! Yer always lucky with all this kinda stuff Naruchan, buyin' things n getting stuff done"
Arashi smiled proudly
"Of course! The universe bends to my beauty!"
Mika chuckled
"Is it funny if I tell ya Oshi san says the same stuff?"
Arashi tilted her head
"Really?"
"Yeah, jus' he uses really difficult words n I don't know 'em" He smiled awkwardly
"Looks like Mika chan needs an 'Oshi san dictionary' "
Mika playfully shook her shoulders
"M learnin' ! M gettin' there okay?"
"Of course, of course"
...
"Do you like your Oshi san?"
Mika blinked
"Yer askin' rhetorical questions"
New words? Itsuki's doing
Not that Arashi was bothered
It simply...a little off
"That's not how I mean it and you know it Mika chan"
"Well...yeah, m guess"
Arashi somehow had the sudden urge to peel off hard skin surrounding her nails.
"How much?"
"Ngah, I ain't got words fancy enough yknow?"
Arashi stopped peeling her skin off
"Aww it's okay Mika chan, one day you will!"
Mika grinned
How cute
"There's a party in two weeks, in a café"
Mika was curious
"Wah? For what?"
"Mika chan...don't tell me- "
"Ya- yer scaring me! What for?" He squeaked
"My birthday!"
Mika looked as if he just saw God
He shook his head
"I remember! I was jus'- I kinda overthought!"
Arashi chuckled
"I know you didn't forget Mika chan! I was just messing with you!" She pinched his cheeks, "You're a very intelligent boy!"
"Ngahh, Oshi san says otherwise"
"He doesn't know what he's talking about!" She patted his head, "So, what are you wearing for the party?"
He sat up straight
"I'll hafta look through mah stuff fer that...I'll surprise ya!"
Arashi ruffled her hair
"Oh? Okay then, I'll look forward to it" She winked.
Things were a little awkward this time around
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