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backstage story: hot knights

[rateup]

[ AKA OPERATION: LARPING LET'S GOOOOOO

wait no, that's a lazyass name. itaru will think of a better one once tsumugi arrives at their rendezvous point located just a few blocks away from the eponymous strip club. to be honest, he didn't think tsumugi would be down for this when he contacted him about this quest earlier. it'd be too awkward to bring any of the autumn kiddos along, and he's sure that the director, sakyo, and tsuzuru would pummel him if he even brought up the idea with them, so that leaves him with-- ]

hey hey
agent moogert
you almost here?
over

[ oh god.

good thing the night is upon them and the strip club will be just as dim so that no one would be able to discern them. ]

can't wait to lose all my gems trying to scout for these ssrs

[tsumtsuki]

[ Under normal circumstances, Tsumugi wouldn't willingly go anywhere near a strip club. It's just not his thing by any stretch of the imagination. But given how... infrequently? Itaru seems interested in doing anything besides game and act (it's ok tsumugi you can call him lazy), he felt he had to at least hear him out.

Well. He sure did that. And then proceeded to concoct a plan suitable for two actors with unlimited potential to be Extra™, complete with codenames. ]

Agent Taro, I got the last of the supplies and am on my way. I should be there in two minutes. Over.

[ ... Are codenames necessary? Absolutely. It's helping them get into character.

After a minute or so, Tsumugi arrives at the rendezvous point with a small bag in hand. Out of it, he pulls a pair of glasses with fake lenses for himself, before offering the bag to Itaru. ] Sorry for making you wait... It took me a little longer than I expected to get everything. [ -1 agent point (whatever that is). ] Now that we're here, should we go over the plan again?

text; un: 7😆H!TA1

[arf]

Tsumugi-san!
I need your help.
I'm talking to someone called Edgar Allen Poe.
The name sounds familiar from classes.. was he that crime and mystery writer? I didn't know he wrote poetry too.

[ He's thinking of Edogawa Ranpo. He's never read either of their stuff though, so he just wants help not being a moron ]

[tsumtsuki]

[ It takes Tsumugi a moment of whispering "Edgar Allen Poe" to himself to realize Taichi's mistake. ]

You might be thinking of Edogawa Ranpo? Their names sound pretty similar, so I can understand the confusion... But you're right that Edogawa Ranpo wrote crime and mystery stories, and that Edgar Allan Poe is a poet. Edgar Allan Poe is from America, and his works were influential.

Honestly, Homare-san would know a lot more about him than I do [ and would've incomprehensively talked his ear off, no doubt ] but I hope that helps?

Birthday invite

[irritated]

Log!

text; un: kaz.PIKO

[natsupiko]

Tsumutsumu, I didn't realize you knew so many girls! Way to go! (✧ω✧)

[No context will be provided. Bye.]

you said i didn't have to respond but i wanted to

[tsumtsuki]

[ kazunari, sir, this isn't something you just text someone with no context???? ]

I guess I do? [ It's not like he's actively trying to befriend girls, but... huh. Yeah. He has a good number of friends who happen to be girls. ] Um... thank you? I think?

Giftus!!!

[currysseur]

( for Tsumugi, Izumi runs into the same problem she did with Kazunari: the obvious gift idea (plant stuff) is made more difficult due to the fact that Tsumugi knows a lot and Izumi really doesn't.

so she sidesteps the temptation of flower shops and instead ends up in a stationery shop, where she finds some beautiful, high quality notebooks with succulent patterns. naturally, the two she chooses have to be complemented by an equally high quality fountain pen. elegant and practical seems ideal for Tsumugi.

and, lastly, a card which reads: thank you for your passion for acting. )

text; un: mc.bb (sometime after the 14th)

[ichibukuro]

[Congrats Tsumugi! You are one of the few adults he knows here, fully uninvolved in the current nonsense of his life.]

tsumugi-san. it's ichiro. can i ask you for some advice

[tsumtsuki]

[ The text comes as a surprise - but it's not an unwelcome one. ]

Of course. Do you want to talk in person?

valentine's day gift delivery!

[arf]

[ Delivered to Tsumugi at like 5am from definitely a stranger is a half carton of six eggs.

Very unfortunately, Taichi literally dipped medium-boiled eggs in chocolate. The note says: ]

Friendship Choco!
★☆★ Taichi Nanao ★☆★

[tsumtsuki]

[ Of course Tsumugi's not awake at 5 am. Who do you think he is, a morning person???

The chocolates are certainly, uh... unique... but they have plenty of heart. He admittedly doesn't know if he'll be able to eat all six eggs, but he's still got a warm, fond smile on his face when he texts Taichi later that morning. ]

Thank you for the friendship chocolate! I hope you have a nice Valentine's Day with Hikaru-kun.

text; un: kaz.PIKO

[natsupiko]

[With how frantically Kazunari's been running around, thinking through his next course of action, planning and gathering materials, there's a high probability that he hasn't run into his housemate since the morning of the 14th or 15th.

He shoots Tsumugi a quick text so he doesn't worry:]

Heya bffle! I'm crashing at Director-chan's for a bit to work on something so I probs won't see you at home for a bit ｡ﾟ(｡ﾉωヽ｡)ﾟ｡ Miss ya already! Kiss kiss!

[tsumtsuki]

[ Good call - they lead their separate lives, sure, but it's strange when they don't see each other at all. Not to mention the strange vibes he's been getting from Kazunari since the speed dating event... (that's how you use that word, right?) It's a small weight off his shoulders, knowing that he'll be able to work through whatever feelings he's holding in right now with art. ]

Thank you for letting me know. I'll see you soon.

[ And then he sends... a crying sticker? No, wait- ] Sorry, I clicked the wrong one. This is the one I meant. [ "Good luck!" ]

text; un: kaz.PIKO

[natsupiko]

Tsumutsumu look!!!

[He sends a link in the next text.]

[tsumtsuki]

[ 🥚!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]

That video's really cute! Thank you for sharing it with me.

[ Will he be humming the tune later that evening while cooking dinner? Absolutely. ]

text; un: mc.bb (sometime before the 14th??)

[ichibukuro]

[no, we don't have enough threads]

hi tsumugi-san. h how late is too late to order a flower arrangement

[HELP]

[tsumtsuki]

That depends... when do you need it by?

[ What he's not going to say is that he's willing to work extra hours to make sure Ichiro gets his arrangement on time, because he's his friend... but, well. So long as it's not tomorrow, it should be fine? ]

back dated to uhhhhhhhhh Uhhhh Late April

[silvergarden]

[The bell on Moondrop's front door tinkles faintly, though the myriad of flowers and foliage in the little shop are growing so nicely that they obscure the latest patron from immediate view.

Rinea's voice carries over the aisles of plants, inquiringly pleasant.]

Mister Tsumugi? Are you in?

[tsumtsuki]

[ Tsumugi looks up from his work (ironically, though he doesn't know why it is quite yet, he's tending to the needs of various plants around the shop, including watering), smiling even before he sees her. ]

Just a moment! [ He wipes some sweat from his brow, sets his supplies down, then makes his way back to the front of the store. Please forgive the bit of dirt on his gardening coveralls. ] Hello, Rinea-san. What brings you in today?

text; un: 7😫H!TA1

[arf]

Tsumugi-san
I saw a game on [@]NuruGe that I want to try playing with you.
Do you wanna come over?
I have a new address so it's a little farther... should I come there?

[tsumtsuki]

[ oh no... the sad emoji is still in his user name... ]

Of course! I'd love to try it out. What kind of game is it?

Also, would you send me your new address? I can start heading over now, if that's okay. Though if you'd prefer coming over here, we'd be happy to have you. [ "We", because he knows without even asking that Kazunari would be excited to have his "wan-wan" over. ]

action ► backdated to the day after their lunch

[ichibukuro]

[Ichiro didn't like this: things were so much easier back home where Rei was clearly in the wrong. The alleged villain that had abandoned his kids and was shifty in everything he did. In Avalon, his only crime (that Ichiro is aware of) is being a fucking weirdo -

- and apparently worming his way into the lives of gentle people who don't know any better.

His feelings are all twisted up. Ichiro doesn't want to get involved in Rei's business. He doesn't want to out him as the big bad or whatever, and not because that threat from however many months ago. He doesn't care about that anymore. As long as Rei isn't hurting anyone, Ichiro has no reason to even mention his name.

But Rei knows Tsumugi, is very familiar with him, and Ichiro doesn't want him getting hurt. Not Tsumugi.

The day after their lunch, Ichiro comes in to Moondrop early before his shift. He sees Tsumugi alone by one of the many shelves of flowers and doesn't hesitate. He makes a beeline to him, then grabs on to the elder's arm as soon as he's close.]

Tsumugi-san. Can we talk? [He shakes his head.] I need to talk to you. About yesterday.

[tsumtsuki]

[ That lunch... didn't go as planned, to say the least. Neither Rei nor Ichiro had said anything, but there's something there. A shared history of sorts, but how deep does it go?

He hadn't intended for things to get so awkward - to put either of them in such an uncomfortable situation - but... he really screwed up, didn't he? Had he hurt Ichiro on accident?

He's frowning to himself, mulling over his apology when he hears the front door open. It's enough to snap him out of his thoughts, but before he can get out a greeting the very person he was thinking of is standing before him.

He nods slightly, ] Of course. [ then, after a moment, steps away to switch the shop sign to "closed". ]

Do you want to talk upstairs?

voice!

[silvergarden]

[Rinea calls Moondrop during their business hours! She has a Business Question for Tsumugi! (And if Ichiro answers the phone, she is very happy to hear from him but asks to be transferred to the Turbo Expert, Moogi A3.)]

Mister Tsumugi! [Rinea's voice is cheerful, but maybe a little breathless.] Do you have a moment to speak? I dearly need some advice on botanical matters...

[tsumtsuki]

[ !!! FRIEND ]

Of course! [ Tsumugi's voice is equally cheerful. ] What can I help you with?

text; un: tachibana_i

[currysseur]

( things with no context; )

I did it.

( SHE TALKED TO ELSA ARE YOU HAPPY TSUMU. )

[tsumtsuki]

[ She might've not given him any context, but based on recent conversations with her (and others)... ]

You talked with Elsa-san? [ "Confessed", he means, but "talked" in case she means she did it, she developed a new curry recipe with the roses instead or something. ] Did everything go alright?

text: un: ahtohallan

[readytolearn]

So. Izumi came over.


[This was probably sent almost at the same time as Izumi sent her message to Tsumugi. Hi.]

[tsumtsuki]

[ Huh! That was a quick reply from Izu-- oh. ]

Were you able to tell her what you wanted to? [ y'know, about ~your crush~ ]