[ LUNCH ROLLS AROUND...ann has a sandwich. she's saving room for crepes. once one o'clock comes ann is there at the crepe place, waiting outside, tapping her foot eagerly. where art thou akira ]
[ It's okay. Akira... Also had a sandwich. Their little college house doesn't have a mature fridge yet. For now it's mostly eggs and some other greens aside from some sliced turkey and cheese.
Either way, he makes it and gives Ann a small wave. ]
Of course I am! Desserts always get me super pumped up!
[ it's miraculous that she hasn't gotten any cavities yet with how much sweets she's been eating... ]
C'mon, let's go!
[ she's going to actually grab akira's wrist and dash right on through the entrance?! holy shit ann. anyway...the girl at the counter definitely recognizes ann and gives her a little wave. there's quite a big menu, one for savory crepes and one for dessert crepes. it's no question which one ann's going for. ]
[ Not that Akira is, but he'll let her drag him in without any struggle. Either way, rhetorical question.
There's only a small smile as he sees the obvious sign that Ann is a regular here. Since he doesn't come here often, he takes a while to gander over the menu—then orders after her. With the heat, he also wants a scoop of ice cream on his.
It's time for them to take a seat and wait for their crepes. Akira pulls up a chair for her before sitting in the one across from it. ]
I think I mentioned this before, but Mako does think you're cute. [ He probably sent the screencap in the middle of the night before passing out. ] When are you going to swoop in for the kill?
Are you kidding? I'm super pumped for the new semester! Didn't I tell you? I'm gonna study extra hard once I switch to Veterinary Sciences!
[ did she tell akira that
probably not. anyway. ann orders a strawberry and banana crepe with nutella and vanilla ice cream. looks like she and akira had the same idea since it's so hot. she takes the chair he pulls up for her, leaving her bag on the side of the table.
she definitely was not expecting akira to tell her that mako thinks she's cute though??? ]
I think it probably slipped your mind to tell me. A lot has been happening—but I'm glad you changed majors. You didn't seem happy about acting.
[ So he doesn't fault her, either way! Leaning back, he crosses both his legs and his arms as he drops down the very little support he has given her in terms of harassing Mako. ]
I just asked about cute girls on Retrospec and mentioned you. It seemed like he was getting awkward, so I asked if he didn't think you were cute? But then he replied "Ann is cute". I brought up another girl and he said he didn't want to go into this—what does this mean? It means you got this in the bag.
[ His hand forms into a makeshift gun as he points at her. It's her time to shine during her date later!! ]
Thanks, Akira. I still have to finish my paperwork, so technically I'm not in the major yet, but I'm hoping to get a switch by the end of the semester.
[ she's going to dread her theater 101 class.... ]
You...you really think he's into me? I mean, what if he just thinks I'm cute and he doesn't actually like me?
[ SO MUCH DOUBT ]
...Well, I guess he asked me on a date, so that's...a sign. Ugh... Dating's so complicated!
[ Uh... It's not hard? Just send him this card. It even has their names on it. Perfect. Wonderful.
He only cocks an eyebrow as she doubts herself some more, but their crepes are ready. Sorry, Ann, he'll come back with their crepes before he comforts her. ]
It's definitely a sign. If he doesn't like you now, he'll definitely like you after your date.
[ If she's still worried, she can unleash her frustration onto the her crepe that he places in front of her. Dig in, girl. ]
Okay...I hope so... I mean, what if the date goes horribly wrong? I've never actually been on a formal date before actually going out with someone before? How do I dress?
[ she is definitely going to dig in now, though. eat the stress away. ]
[ Yes... Ann. Finals are not for another four months. The thought actually fills him up with such dread right now. ]
Show him who's boss. [ That isn't how this works, but he means she should be as charismatic as she is. ] He won't know what hit him.
[ Though he kind of expects her to deflate again when the date approaches, especially right before the date. He makes note to keep himself free for her to text... Like a cheat sheet or something. ]
I didn't get to ask, but have you been doing all right...? August was really a trip.
[ And the aftermath is pretty bad. Akira seems to be exhausted still for that and another reason. ]
[ oops. sorry for the reminder but GANBATTE, AKIRA ]
Yeah! I've actually been doing a lot better, but I've been kinda busy.
[ a couple of bites from her crepe first before she continues: ]
I'm actually planning a spa trip for a bunch of us so we can get the massages we deserve. You should come, Akira! There's a men's side at the one I'm looking at, too!
[ Ann was having a wild month, but he imagines everyone did. It's okay. He's a good student unlike some people! ]
So if I went, we would be relaxing separately? [ He doesn't know about this, but— ] All right, I'll go. I could use some relaxation and I've never went to a spa before.
[ He's about almost done with his crepe, so he starts eating slower so Ann doesn't feel like she's eating by herself. He picked this discreet part of the crepe place so it's harder for people to listen in on, so: ]
I actually had some memories recently that I wanted to share with you... About the heart changing stuff.
shit I thought our other thread was the crepe one MB
Yeah, probably? But we can still see each other at the pool and stuff I think! [ at least that's what it sounded like. ] it's gonna be fun, promise. We're gonna have a great time! Glad you're coming with!
[ alright so that's one person going; she's prepared to talk about it more but then... ]
[ inb4 no you can't see each other at the pool, but Akira does not at all seem worried. This is also a perfect time to unwind? At least until the thought bubbles start happening and people will notice when you're checking people out.
Rip. ]
I think we just recruited Yusuke in this memory... But the cat started giving him the rundown of what we do.
[ IT'S TIME... Akira will try to separate this so it doesn't overwhelm her. ]
It has to do something about a Metaverse and a phone app called the Nav takes us there. The Metaverse is where "Palaces" exist, basically where we do our thing—apparently, they're worlds that take form from someone's cognition? They only form from people with strong "distorted desires". Kamoshida was mentioned as an example... So I'm guessing wherever we saw him in, what we were doing, that crown, it all had to be in a Palace.
[ Wait he lost track of his explanation. Coming back: ]
To use the app, we need a full name, location, and distortion to access someone's Palace. [ ... ] Yusuke is pretty smart and understood most of it pretty quickly.
[ LIKE THE DUDE JUST ACCEPTED IT ALL WITH NO TROUBLE? Good questions. ]
...Wait... Okay, slow down: So we're basically going into people's minds?! Is that what this is about?! And it's like we're looking into their deepest, darkest desires?
[ holy shit.
the phantom thieves are a lot cooler than ann thought they were. ]
I'm not surprised he caught onto that so quickly, though. Yusuke's...pretty smart, I think. I can tell!
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You'd better be! What kinda crepes do you like anyway?
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what about you? aside from everything.
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Man I'm getting so hungry just thinking about it... Okay are you free today instead?
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translation: yes.
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I knew you'd say yes!
Alright, let's meet...after dinner? Or lunch?
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i might as well tell you some stuff, too.
text -> action!
[ LUNCH ROLLS AROUND...ann has a sandwich. she's saving room for crepes. once one o'clock comes ann is there at the crepe place, waiting outside, tapping her foot eagerly. where art thou akira ]
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Either way, he makes it and gives Ann a small wave. ]
Someone looks excited.
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[ it's miraculous that she hasn't gotten any cavities yet with how much sweets she's been eating... ]
C'mon, let's go!
[ she's going to actually grab akira's wrist and dash right on through the entrance?! holy shit ann. anyway...the girl at the counter definitely recognizes ann and gives her a little wave. there's quite a big menu, one for savory crepes and one for dessert crepes. it's no question which one ann's going for. ]
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[ Not that Akira is, but he'll let her drag him in without any struggle. Either way, rhetorical question.
There's only a small smile as he sees the obvious sign that Ann is a regular here. Since he doesn't come here often, he takes a while to gander over the menu—then orders after her. With the heat, he also wants a scoop of ice cream on his.
It's time for them to take a seat and wait for their crepes. Akira pulls up a chair for her before sitting in the one across from it. ]
I think I mentioned this before, but Mako does think you're cute. [ He probably sent the screencap in the middle of the night before passing out. ] When are you going to swoop in for the kill?
[ WELL THIS SOUNDS DANGEROUS ]
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[ did she tell akira that
probably not. anyway. ann orders a strawberry and banana crepe with nutella and vanilla ice cream. looks like she and akira had the same idea since it's so hot. she takes the chair he pulls up for her, leaving her bag on the side of the table.
she definitely was not expecting akira to tell her that mako thinks she's cute though??? ]
Huh? He--he does?!
[ OH SHIT ] What did you say to him?!
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[ So he doesn't fault her, either way! Leaning back, he crosses both his legs and his arms as he drops down the very little support he has given her in terms of harassing Mako. ]
I just asked about cute girls on Retrospec and mentioned you. It seemed like he was getting awkward, so I asked if he didn't think you were cute? But then he replied "Ann is cute". I brought up another girl and he said he didn't want to go into this—what does this mean? It means you got this in the bag.
[ His hand forms into a makeshift gun as he points at her. It's her time to shine during her date later!! ]
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[ she's going to dread her theater 101 class.... ]
You...you really think he's into me? I mean, what if he just thinks I'm cute and he doesn't actually like me?
[ SO MUCH DOUBT ]
...Well, I guess he asked me on a date, so that's...a sign. Ugh... Dating's so complicated!
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He only cocks an eyebrow as she doubts herself some more, but their crepes are ready. Sorry, Ann, he'll come back with their crepes before he comforts her. ]
It's definitely a sign. If he doesn't like you now, he'll definitely like you after your date.
[ If she's still worried, she can unleash her frustration onto the her crepe that he places in front of her. Dig in, girl. ]
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Okay...I hope so... I mean, what if the date goes horribly wrong? I've never actually been on a formal date before actually going out with someone before? How do I dress?
[ she is definitely going to dig in now, though. eat the stress away. ]
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Don't overthink it too much. A date should be fun.
[ To be honest, if Mako doesn't like Ann as she is, he doesn't deserve her!! ]
It's not fun when it feels like a final.
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[ NEWFOUND DETERMINATION ]
Man, talking to you makes me feel so much better! I'm gonna go there and totally sweep him off of his feet!
[ there we go. looks like one thing hasn't changed between recolle ann and p5!ann: the fire within. once it's ignited, there's no stopping her.
well. for now. ]
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Show him who's boss. [ That isn't how this works, but he means she should be as charismatic as she is. ] He won't know what hit him.
[ Though he kind of expects her to deflate again when the date approaches, especially right before the date. He makes note to keep himself free for her to text... Like a cheat sheet or something. ]
I didn't get to ask, but have you been doing all right...? August was really a trip.
[ And the aftermath is pretty bad. Akira seems to be exhausted still for that and another reason. ]
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Yeah! I've actually been doing a lot better, but I've been kinda busy.
[ a couple of bites from her crepe first before she continues: ]
I'm actually planning a spa trip for a bunch of us so we can get the massages we deserve. You should come, Akira! There's a men's side at the one I'm looking at, too!
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[ Ann was having a wild month, but he imagines everyone did. It's okay. He's a good student unlike some people! ]
So if I went, we would be relaxing separately? [ He doesn't know about this, but— ] All right, I'll go. I could use some relaxation and I've never went to a spa before.
[ He's about almost done with his crepe, so he starts eating slower so Ann doesn't feel like she's eating by herself. He picked this discreet part of the crepe place so it's harder for people to listen in on, so: ]
I actually had some memories recently that I wanted to share with you... About the heart changing stuff.
shit I thought our other thread was the crepe one MB
[ alright so that's one person going; she's prepared to talk about it more but then... ]
Yeah? What about it?
[ that's...way more important. ]
THEY FEEL SIMILAR.......... I GOT CONFUSED MYSELF
Rip. ]
I think we just recruited Yusuke in this memory... But the cat started giving him the rundown of what we do.
[ IT'S TIME... Akira will try to separate this so it doesn't overwhelm her. ]
It has to do something about a Metaverse and a phone app called the Nav takes us there. The Metaverse is where "Palaces" exist, basically where we do our thing—apparently, they're worlds that take form from someone's cognition? They only form from people with strong "distorted desires". Kamoshida was mentioned as an example... So I'm guessing wherever we saw him in, what we were doing, that crown, it all had to be in a Palace.
[ Wait he lost track of his explanation. Coming back: ]
To use the app, we need a full name, location, and distortion to access someone's Palace. [ ... ] Yusuke is pretty smart and understood most of it pretty quickly.
[ LIKE THE DUDE JUST ACCEPTED IT ALL WITH NO TROUBLE? Good questions. ]
UGH SERIOUSLY
...Wait... Okay, slow down: So we're basically going into people's minds?! Is that what this is about?! And it's like we're looking into their deepest, darkest desires?
[ holy shit.
the phantom thieves are a lot cooler than ann thought they were. ]
I'm not surprised he caught onto that so quickly, though. Yusuke's...pretty smart, I think. I can tell!
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