[ Left on Akira's bed is a neatly folded garment. When he opens it up, he will note that this is a red cloak with a hood that is in his size. Megumi has some money from his work in the library now, so.
There's a note in very neat handwriting. ]
Wear it out.
Or else. [ No signature but it's pretty clear who this has come from. ]
[ It's fine, mostly because the phone call stirs Akira out of what was a demonic nightmare. Visions of humans being crushed beneath the teeth of a large monster-- seeing the Makimuras in its clutches, grinding their bodies into a mush of flesh and blood, limbs becoming lost in a feasting frenzy. He was going to never have the same relationship with sleep again after Amon fused with him.
He jolts up, not quite with a yell, but with a startled sound and has to sit on his bed for a moment while he calms down. The phone rings awhile, but finally he reaches over to answer it, not even seeing who it is: ]
Man, you're always breathing heavy on the phone ...
[ a normal person would ask 'are you okay?' but— what's the point of asking in this mundane village? nothing ever happens here. (or that's what denji thinks!) ]
About that bet ... Aurora is off-limits. For both of us. Be gross with someone else.
[ Oh. Look who it is! Deep down, Akira is relieved that Denji is reaching out to him. It kind of feels like a friendship, which is what he wanted anyway. ]
Sorry.. I had a bad dream I just woke up from..
[ I refuse to make him talk about it because of Our Joke. ]
[ luckily, denji won't ask. nightmares are normal. it's part of going through this miserable life; so akira gets no sympathy. ]
She is the most beautiful, innocent, kindhearted girl I have ever seen. She will not be dragged into this competition. Before you hit on anyone, ask for their name first.
[ but whatever. denji gave up on the idea of figuring it out himself. let's add this to the list of 'emotions' he doesn't quite understand and move on.
he's just glad akira is not being stubborn about it. ]
[ It's not that? What could it be then? Akira is curious and wants to pry further, but Denji asks a question that he's eager to answer. At this, Akira brightens. ]
Lumi-chan wants to get dinner with me! She even was the one to ask. That counts, right?
[ now hold on there.. doesn't Akira have dinner with Denji but denied that it was a date? Why is it different when its with a girl? ]
… Hey, that’s cheating! We didn’t establish that in the beginning! But sure. I can’t back out of a challenge.
[ Denji makes a point even if Akira disagrees with him. He scoffs, irritated that the rules have changed.. but willing to go along with it because, well, it does make sense to him! Kissing at the end means it was a date for sure. ]
Don’t talk bullshit like that. We both don’t like guys, so there’s no way whatever we do would be considered a date.
[ Unless.. ]
I mean, unless you’re telling me NOW that you’re also into guys. You can like both.
[ chicks dig the side burns; maybe don’t judge him for having them next time. Akira’s voice sound thoughtful over the phone. ]
Yeah, I read about it in a magazine once..
[ what magazines is he reading… ]
But I don’t know. Kind of sounds fake, doesn’t it? I guess it makes sense some people like both if some people like the same and some like the opposite.
[ Akira knows in his heart it’s definitely a real thing because.. well. He’s maybe looked at a guy or two before. ]
Nah. I'm super eager too, but like ... how can you be into two different 'parts'? This is totally a lie. That's some dumb magazine you've been reading.
[ the toxicity of this conversation is wild. someone educate these fools!! ]
Well, when you think about it.. guys and girls share a lot of similar traits. Humans have a general body structure.. they both have asses.. warm skin.. lips.. hair to pull.. the differences are kind of minor, right? Just a dick or pussy.. boobs or pecs..
[ why is he kind of realizing something here.. ]
Haha but yeah, it’s probably just a myth.. people put all sorts of shocking stuff in magazines now.
[ he’s fidgeting?? At least Denji can’t see it. ]
Nah, I’ll be too busy smooching girls to worry about giving you anything, hehehe.
[ He’s teasing. He’s saying this but he will absolutely drop something off for his homie. ]
[ yeah, he said it. dropped it hot and heavy because denji isn't intrigued at all, while he can sense the other is having an odd sexual awakening. however, the difference is— he now believes akira is 100% gay but doesn't know it yet.
[ He’s kind of surprised that Denji is cheering him on. The blonde seemed so disgruntled with Akira’s presence at first. ]
Oh..
[ He hadn’t meant for that sound to escape his lips, but.. ]
I feel the same way, though. You should go after what you want! Follow your dreams and shit. And if that means getting a girlfriend I think you should go for it.
[ akira will find a box outside their cottage with his name on the card.
when he opens it, he'll find chocolates in the shape of rabbits covered in a smattering of colors. it's unfortunately not filled, but it'll be an assortment of milk, chocolate and white. ]
if you want someone to talk to, you know where to find me.
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gift!
There's a note in very neat handwriting. ]
Wear it out.
Or else. [ No signature but it's pretty clear who this has come from. ]
un: pochita (voice)
what's with denji and calling people at stupid hours? ]
cw: descriptions of gore
He jolts up, not quite with a yell, but with a startled sound and has to sit on his bed for a moment while he calms down. The phone rings awhile, but finally he reaches over to answer it, not even seeing who it is: ]
Yo, what's up?
[ He might sound a little out of breath. ]
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[ a normal person would ask 'are you okay?' but— what's the point of asking in this mundane village? nothing ever happens here. (or that's what denji thinks!) ]
About that bet ... Aurora is off-limits. For both of us. Be gross with someone else.
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Sorry.. I had a bad dream I just woke up from..
[ I refuse to make him talk about it because of Our Joke. ]
Who is Aurora? I don't even know who that is.
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She is the most beautiful, innocent, kindhearted girl I have ever seen. She will not be dragged into this competition. Before you hit on anyone, ask for their name first.
If it's her— you walk away.
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[ He can respect what Denji is asking. ]
... Why is she off-limits to you if you think of her that way, though?
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I don't know. She is really kind, and this bet is kinda gross to be used on someone like her.
[ BUT THE OTHER GIRLS HERE ARE A-OKAY. denji ............. ]
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[ ??? ]
But also, like.. I get it. Sometimes you just know when a girl is out of your league and probably shouldn't even try.
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[ but whatever. denji gave up on the idea of figuring it out himself. let's add this to the list of 'emotions' he doesn't quite understand and move on.
he's just glad akira is not being stubborn about it. ]
Got a date yet?
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Lumi-chan wants to get dinner with me! She even was the one to ask. That counts, right?
[ now hold on there.. doesn't Akira have dinner with Denji but denied that it was a date? Why is it different when its with a girl? ]
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It counts if you guys kiss at the end of the date.
[ he just made that up on the spot because he's jealous akira is getting girls already! but, it does make sense too.
because- ]
Otherwise, you and I have been dating for a while now.
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[ Denji makes a point even if Akira disagrees with him. He scoffs, irritated that the rules have changed.. but willing to go along with it because, well, it does make sense to him! Kissing at the end means it was a date for sure. ]
Don’t talk bullshit like that. We both don’t like guys, so there’s no way whatever we do would be considered a date.
[ Unless.. ]
I mean, unless you’re telling me NOW that you’re also into guys. You can like both.
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[ setting an example here! denji groaned miserably; how did this bushy, hairy dude get a date already? damn.
but— but wait. what the fuck did he say at the end? ]
.... What do you mean you can like both?
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Yeah, I read about it in a magazine once..
[ what magazines is he reading… ]
But I don’t know. Kind of sounds fake, doesn’t it? I guess it makes sense some people like both if some people like the same and some like the opposite.
[ Akira knows in his heart it’s definitely a real thing because.. well. He’s maybe looked at a guy or two before. ]
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and then, quietly. ]
.... You're lying.
idk if this is homophobia but im saying so
[ Akira laughs lightly then pauses for a moment before speaking: ]
Anyway, I can’t come over tomorrow cause I’ll be on my date, but we can have dinner the day after.
[ im… ]
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[ the toxicity of this conversation is wild. someone educate these fools!! ]
That's no excuse. Drop some leftovers.
[ nice try. ]
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[ why is he kind of realizing something here.. ]
Haha but yeah, it’s probably just a myth.. people put all sorts of shocking stuff in magazines now.
[ he’s fidgeting?? At least Denji can’t see it. ]
Nah, I’ll be too busy smooching girls to worry about giving you anything, hehehe.
[ He’s teasing. He’s saying this but he will absolutely drop something off for his homie. ]
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[ yeah, he said it. dropped it hot and heavy because denji isn't intrigued at all, while he can sense the other is having an odd sexual awakening. however, the difference is— he now believes akira is 100% gay but doesn't know it yet.
oh, that date will be fun. ]
Yeah, we'll see about that.
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[ But he’s not out right denying it. The fact he gave Gojo a good look over is still making him reel. Denji can never know about that. ]
I’ll be sure to send you photographic proof of me and Lumi-chan macking on each other.
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[ there is no way for akira to redeem himself after that one. not that denji cares if he's gay. food is food. ]
All teasing aside ... I hope you get a nice smooch. I'm not a hater, you know. Someone should get some action around here.
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Oh..
[ He hadn’t meant for that sound to escape his lips, but.. ]
I feel the same way, though. You should go after what you want! Follow your dreams and shit. And if that means getting a girlfriend I think you should go for it.
Try going for Aurora if you like her.
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[ he grins to himself. as if that's something to be proud of. ]
Cool. I'll let you return to your nightmares now.
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Cool. I'll let you return to being a dateless loser. Hahahaha.
[ FONDLY. ]
G'night, Denji-kun!
[ CLICK. ]
backdated!!
when he opens it, he'll find chocolates in the shape of rabbits covered in a smattering of colors. it's unfortunately not filled, but it'll be an assortment of milk, chocolate and white. ]
if you want someone to talk to, you know where to find me.
~lumine