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"This is Ichinose Tokiya. Leave a message."

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[hoasen]

[SHE WANTS TO KNOW WHY.]

Yes. Is there a problem?

[FRIENDS???]

[tunedere]

Yes. But it is not relevant to you.

[ His way of saying 'you can't do anything about it', because honestly if this Landlord had been able to bend time and space like this...

Except he is actually appreciating this peace. Not that he would ever admit it, but. ]

I suppose I need to be prepared.

[hoasen]

Ah, I think I know what you are talking about.

[She nods and sighs. In some cases, some people get sent back fast, but then also--]

It is best to be prepared. But it does vary. I've been here three years.

[tunedere]

[ Three years. That is a very long time indeed.

He raises one slender eyebrow at that, but quickly returns to his usual expression. ]

I hope it has been bearable, at the very least.

[ Most people tend to have important things back home. ]

[hoasen]

[She nods. A vague shrug as well.]

It has been. I am not one to easily make friends, but others have been very supportive. And I am not worried about how much time I spend here. If it makes you feel better, when you are sent home, you will be returned to the time you were taken from. A few have come back and told us.

[tunedere]

[ This would otherwise have been a good thing if his life back home isn't already in a complete mess. ]

I see.

[ This is said a little more coldly than before, though his tone quickly returns to normal. ]

Well, I will be waiting in case he comes back.

[hoasen]

[Hmmm? She senses there must be something wrong back home, but she doesn't pry. They've only just met.]

Alright. Let's hope so, he was well liked here. If you are friends, I am sure he will love to see you too.

[tunedere]

Friends is inaccurate. We are merely acquaintances.

[ Way to shut Natsuki's feelings down, Tokiya, even if he isn't here. ]

Did he use the Conservatorium often?

[ And it's back to business. ]

[hoasen]

Acquaintances? I see, my mistake. Though I think in Natsuki's viewpoint, everyone is a friend.

[SHE KNOWS ALREADY, GOD.]

I am unsure if he went. I saw him more often at home and at work. Ah, he worked with me at the bakery cafe.

[tunedere]

[ As expected of Natsuki, really. The gentle soul in his class. Unfortunately, Tokiya never shared that sentiment. ]

You work at a bakery cafe?

[ It fell within the realm of possibility, though. Without ties of obligation to their homeworld, they could do whatever they wanted. ]

Is there some sort of process which we have to file for usage of the Conservatorium?

[hoasen]

[Tokiya...stop being a tsun and make some friends (coming from the socially awkward one, wow).]

I do, I am the assistant manager there. A Japanese and French fusion bakery cafe. If you need work, I will be very happy to get you in. [...she has a lot of power.]

I believe you will be able to tell once you get there, but I think it is about the same as you would any other Conservatorium. It's quite...ordinary here. This town. Nothing is too complicated.

[tunedere]

[ Japanese and French fusion cafe. Somehow the choice of those two country names made it sound less dangerous. ]

I see. Thank you.

[ It's a start, at least. Maybe he could apply for school exemption to pursue his Actual Useful Career. ]

... by the by, has Nanami Haruka ever arrived here before?

[hoasen]

[IT'LL NEVER BE DANGEROUS, not with Vietnam there. Trust the cooking skills.]

You're welcome.

[And wow, look at him go. She tilts her head and tries to think about this, but then shakes it.]

I apologise, I have not seen her here before. [She may have heard that name as a whisper on the wind...if not from Natsuki, than from Otoya. Whom she hasn't even made the connection that he knows these two yet.]

[tunedere]

[ You never know, it might mutate into a giant bolognese sushi monster. Or something.

no he's just being sarcastic ]

I see.

[ His face falls, but just by a fraction of an inch. It's gone as soon as it appears. ]

If she does come, please let me know.

[hoasen]

[She'd still make it somehow delicious.

Vietnam swore she saw something different about his face, but she doesn't know him long enough to be able to tell. Doesn't mean she can't guess.]

I will remember, you will be the first I tell. A friend?

[tunedere]

[ It's true. Vietnam would whack it into submission with her yaoi rice paddle.

Her question is a much more prickly matter, though. While she is a friend, what had elapsed just a few days before might have changed that. ]

She is my schooling partner.

[ That could be taken both ways. ]

[hoasen]

[EXACTLY she'll threaten it, and it will be glorious.

Tokiya, your trials are just things she watches on tv. How does she human.]

Schooling partner? [Sounds important for a just a schooling partner.

Still, he did appear pretty down(?) about it before, so making sure that her hands are now free, she clenches both fists and pumps them (a little) into the air. She got yo back, cheer up, Tokiya.]

I will do my best.

[tunedere]

[ He's still try to deny his feelings. Look, she kind of slept in his room with him. And saw him shirtless. It was Complicated and Difficult to rationalize. ]

Yes. In Saotome Academy, idols are paired up with composers to write a debut song. She is the one writing for me.

[ Clearly there isn't anything extra to their relationship at all, what are you talking about. ]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[hoasen]

[While Vietnam is a pro when it comes to feelings-denial, she's gonna have to admit that Tokiya is totally gwoss. Take responsibility for your actions, you gwosso.]

Saotome Academy? And ah, so you will be performing her songs. How structural. Very interesting.

[At least putting it this way does help her consider that this relationship could be professional too.]

You're welcome, though thank me when I find information. For now, all I speak are words.

[tunedere]

[ At least spell 'gross' properly, fellow feelings-denier. That was quite unprofessional. ]

Saotome Academy is Tokyo's elite school for performers. It takes in musicians from all specialties. [ Only 0.5% of those who apply get in, and even then the students are streamed further. Naturally, he made it into the best class. ]

You are not interested much in the entertainment industry, I take it?

[ Casual topic diversion away from his not-girlfriend. No one needs to know. ]

[hoasen]

[Whoa......he accepts he's 100% fully gross.]

Amazing. [She gives a small clap.] Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck in your endeavours. It would be nice to hear you sing. A-ah, one day.

[She then shakes her head.] It's not so much that I am not interested in the entertainment industry, I very much like watching idols and listen to music and watch dramas and movies. [In fact, in a drab life, sometimes one needs such magic.] But back home, I was just very busy. I work in politics. I can only watch, or hear what my siblings have to say about them.

I greatly admire those who are involved in that industry though. Those are talents I do not have.

[WOW TOKIYA?]

[tunedere]

[ No, he's just correcting your spelling error. ]

And I presume we have no access to media from our home countries here? [ He's tried his phone, nothing. It would also explain why Vietnam is able to run a cafe despite being a politician. ]

If you would like me to sing for you, I am afraid I must decline at the present time. My work is not ready.

[ Shh. It's legit. ]

[hoasen]

[Cos he's gross (whoa)]

No. You can ask the landlord from time to time. I once requested him to let us broadcast the entire football World Cup last year here. [Why does she look...excited...(because she is). And lbr she can run a cafe despite being in politics is because she's a waifu. What a loser.

His reply though has her jump slightly, straightening up and quickly waving her hands dismissively.]

No no, I understand! You are professional, no? I suppose you need your material, and it is not like you will sing for free...

[tunedere]

[ He doesn't seem to react to that, mostly turning the implications of her words over in his mind. No media means close to zero risk of his double identity being revealed, but it also meant he would have little idea of what happened in his homeworld. However, on hindsight, that might be a good thing. Time issues could get really complicated. ]

I do not mind showing my skills. The issue lies in the fact that my performance is not yet perfect.

[ I-it's not like he's offering to sing for her in exchange for lodging or anything!!! ]

[hoasen]

[Tokiya, trying to hide his double life...as an idol. It doesn't matter to her at least (countries are practically celebrities back home), but it might have an effect with the others.

Meanwhile...]

O-oh! I see, I mean, if you are willing to show, I am happy with anything, really. Though I understand that you would want it to be perfect, something you would be proud of. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know! I might not be able to do anything related to music, but I can sew very well. Help with a special diet or with training.

[L-LOOK, IT'S ALREADY ENOUGH HE OFFERED OKAY!!!!]