idealism | Fuda # 18 | Sock 'n' roll.

[Today Tsuzuki's network post is arranged by his two sock-puppets. Literally. He's wearing a colorful sock on each hand, trying to be anonymous. One of the sock-puppets hold up a sign with a flying, fat baby on it. It's holding a bow and arrow.]

Greetings everyone!

My name is Sock!

My name is Sock Too!

Today we're going to talk about

Valentine's Day!

On Earth, it's common to give your valentine chocolates or a card on the 14th of february. It means you really like them! Then, if they like you back, on White Day they give you chocolate in return!

What if my valentine isn't in Luceti anymore?

That's easy. You still write them a card, but we put them in... this! [Some fumbling later, Tsuzuki produces a heavy box with a heart on top. He makes the sock-puppets open it with a creak.]

That way, when your valentine returns to Luceti, you can show them this card. Then they'll know you never forgot about them!

[He tries to reach for the off-button on his communicator, and ends up showing half his face. And he still can't press the right button.]

Oh damnit.

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...It's a he. And he's not sick. I'm certain he's not aware of my feelings, though I've loved him for a very long time.

That's too bad. Have you considered telling him? If he's gone that long without noticing, he might be a little clueless.

Is that what you would recommend?

I think so. I mean, you want him to know you exist, right? And you'll never know if he feels the same if you don't.

[A brief pause before he writes again, positively glowing in satisfaction. This wasn't over. You're going to be kicking yourself so hard in the future, Tsuzuki.] ...Thank you. You've given me a lot to think about.

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[Later he will definitely kick himself, but for now he feels accomplished. He's helped him with a love-life problem!]

I hope it'll work for you. Especially now that valentine's day is coming up.

I don't think that we will be together on Valentine's Day...[He needs a plan first. Some leverage.] But soon. It's hard to be apart from him for too long.

Edited 2011-02-17 09:52 (UTC)

I'm sorry to hear that. Lovers shouldn't be apart on Valentine's day. I'm sure it's equally hard for him, though.

Then it would be cruel to make him wait.

Thank you, but I must be going now.

...And in case I don't get to speak with you again, happy Valentine's Day.

Edited 2011-02-19 23:04 (UTC)

[He's hesitating suddenly. There's nothing wrong with what the stranger said, yet it made Tsuzuki think it sounded familiar. He shakes his head, amused by his own paranoia.]

Happy Valentine's Day!

Oh, and I'm sorry. I don't think I caught your name.

[He smiles, knowing that question was inevitable, and he was prepared. You weren't going to snatch him that easily, Tsuzuki.]

I'm the one who should apologize for being so rude. Sugimura Mamoru. [It was the name of one of his classmates in med school. Someone he didn't like, but nevertheless...]

And you are?

No, no. You weren't rude at all. [After all, he forgot to ask for his name for a long while. If anything, Tsuzuki was rude.]

I'm Tsuzuki Asato! Nice to meet you, Mamoru. [And predictably, he's bowing even thought Muraki would have no way of seeing it.]

[And of course he's smirking in the privacy of his own apartment like he's already won.]

The pleasure is all mine, Tsuzuki. [Being able to say your name without raising suspicion is more satisfying than expected.] How can I ever repay you for helping me?

No, no. Don't worry about it. [Help with gardening comes to his mind, but Tsuzuki doesn't want to impose.] We have to help each other while we're stuck here, right?

[No good can come from taking Muraki and giving him a plot of dirt and a shovel, anyway.] Perhaps.

Though one day I promise I'll find a way to return the favor. I insist.

In that case, I'd be delighted.

Excellent.

For now, take care of yourself, Tsuzuki. [And with that he closes his journal, ending the conversation.]

Fuda # 18 | Sock 'n' roll.

[Written] I'm not a pervert, Tsuzuki. It's black lace, with a nice little bow.

[Written] lace is not too bad! Wait, did you say 'bow'?

[Written] I thought it was fitting, considering you will be my Valentine's Day present.

[Written]/SPITTAKE

[Written] Say it, Tsuzuki, don't spray it. But I will not take no for an answer~

[Written] what about 'hell no'?

[Written] The same hell you wanted to send me to when you stabbed me? ♥

[Written] ... That was different. ;n;

[Written] 1/2

[Written] I never thought you would shed tears for me. I'm touched.

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