[ With the way Ren is staring, Daisuke figured that he wouldn't be able to slide past this one. Not this time. Not anymore. He's been hounded since October and honestly? He doesn't feel all that reluctant as before to spit it out. Probably because Ren is his cousin? Because they both have the app? Whatever it is, it makes Daisuke lean back into the couch and sink into the comfortable backrest. ]
I turned into someone else, and... they thought I was a burglar. So they punched me.
[ While Ren can easily assume that Daisuke means Dark, he has never admitted outright without a lot of pressing that they may be somewhat related. They're separate entities is what he picked out from all the hassling.
Crossing his legs, he cocks an eyebrow, inquisitive as always. ]
I know you're good at disguises, but was it a good idea to put on whatever Retrospec gave you?
[ Ren doesn’t give him a dubious look... He really was reaching for straws here, knowing well that Daisuke wouldn’t just pull that kind of stuff without some thought. Also, by the sounds of it, it must be a friend. He scratches behind Morrigan’s ears, prompting a loud purring from the tuxedo cat. ]
Yeah. They said you were raised like a normal kid.
[ At least that’s what he heard from his parents? He doesn’t know how much that is true. He wont lie that some of the tips and tricks are useful in other places.
[ Just. Confirming that it's true. He breathes in quietly. ]
But I got all the skills anyway. Ever since I got the app, I started being able to do more and more things that I couldn't do before. Like disguising myself? Or doing parkour? I wouldn't have thought of doing that before, but I can do it now.
They're all for stealing stuff. The other me was a thief.
[ Okay... So far. All of this makes sense. He isn't all too surprised, considering he's a Phantom Thief himself. He already told Daisuke, though not the nature of the heists. He hasn't found the appropriate time to do that...
His flips tighten into a fine line as he hears that. He knows how much that family wanted to lead a normal life, so it's frustrating. ]
You mean you took up a different persona? Like wearing a mask.
[ No. You have to say it outright even if Ren knows what Daisuke is alluding to. ]
[ How does he explain? He's never been known to be eloquent with words on the spot. so he mulls over it a little. ]
Like, really turning into someone else. A completely different person... Kinda like two souls in one body? That's the best I can describe it. And we just switch sometimes. Sometimes, it gets messed up in the middle.
[ ...
His expression darkens a little. ]
One time, he controlled the other me's body and hit on every girl he came across in the school. It was a disaster.
[ Okay... One of Akira/Ren's fears has everything to do with control. Control of his life. Control of himself—so this is actually somewhat frightening.
Instantly: ]
Have you tried exorcising him?
[ How do you kill him? He knows what he wants for Daisuke right now. ]
[ Daisuke looks pretty shocked at Ren's suggestion. But then again, he never thought about that before, so. ]
Um, the reason this is happening was because it's a curse passed down the family... At least that's what I think from the memories I got.
[ Hm... ]
So far, I can only change my appearance. The other personality hasn't come up yet, but... yeah, it's kinda scary--to suddenly be someone else. I had a lot of memories about people wanting to erase me from existence or kill me because of it.
[ He says it as casually as he can, most likely because it hasn't completely sunk in. ]
[ Sorry, Daisuke. This touches issues he has that he hasn't exactly... Showed or told anyone. Normally, he would hide it, but you are his cousin. He thinks he can show this side of himself to you. Stroking his chin, he grows paler by the second.
A curse.
To become another person, including their personality. ]
[ Daisuke's expression darkens a little again. He thinks through the memories he received again and thinks back to the notes he wrote in his journal about them. ]
From what I remember, there's only one way to make this go away... It was to have reciprocated love for both the other me and the other personality. At least... I think?
[ God, saying that out loud feels a lot weirder than he thought. ]
[ Don't mind him. The color is returning to his face when he hears that ridiculous shoujo answer. Mutual love for both personalities. His expression scrunches, nose wrinkling, finding it rather baffling that something so... Odd breaks such a curse.
Wait— ]
Why does it matter if this other personality finds love when he won't even stick around?
[ Daisuke tries to rack his brain to see if there's anything he missed, but he can't think of an answer for Akira's question. He looks visibly frustrated and grumbles. ]
I'm not sure... I don't think I got a memory back that explains it in better detail, or if I'll ever have one.
It sounds like a story full of heartbreak though...
[ Quiet, he isn't sure what to say now. It seems like a ridiculous solution to a curse, but who is he to judge? He drums his fingers against Morrigan's head, thinking of changing the subject. ]
Speaking of heartbreak, did it work out with you and your crush?
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I turned into someone else, and... they thought I was a burglar. So they punched me.
[ Small steps. ]
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Crossing his legs, he cocks an eyebrow, inquisitive as always. ]
I know you're good at disguises, but was it a good idea to put on whatever Retrospec gave you?
[ And get punched in the fucking face. ]
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I'm not bright, but I'm not that stupid... I definitely would have told him before I practice or whatever.
[ He looks down at the floor before looking ahead at the living room.
... ]
Ren, you know how our families steal stuff and I'm the only one who doesn't?
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Yeah. They said you were raised like a normal kid.
[ At least that’s what he heard from his parents? He doesn’t know how much that is true. He wont lie that some of the tips and tricks are useful in other places.
What does this have to do with anything?? ]
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[ Just. Confirming that it's true. He breathes in quietly. ]
But I got all the skills anyway. Ever since I got the app, I started being able to do more and more things that I couldn't do before. Like disguising myself? Or doing parkour? I wouldn't have thought of doing that before, but I can do it now.
They're all for stealing stuff. The other me was a thief.
[ And the tie-in goes tooooo ]
And he turned into someone else to do it.
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His flips tighten into a fine line as he hears that. He knows how much that family wanted to lead a normal life, so it's frustrating. ]
You mean you took up a different persona? Like wearing a mask.
[ No. You have to say it outright even if Ren knows what Daisuke is alluding to. ]
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[ How does he explain? He's never been known to be eloquent with words on the spot. so he mulls over it a little. ]
Like, really turning into someone else. A completely different person... Kinda like two souls in one body? That's the best I can describe it. And we just switch sometimes. Sometimes, it gets messed up in the middle.
[ ...
His expression darkens a little. ]
One time, he controlled the other me's body and hit on every girl he came across in the school. It was a disaster.
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Instantly: ]
Have you tried exorcising him?
[ How do you kill him? He knows what he wants for Daisuke right now. ]
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Um, the reason this is happening was because it's a curse passed down the family... At least that's what I think from the memories I got.
[ Hm... ]
So far, I can only change my appearance. The other personality hasn't come up yet, but... yeah, it's kinda scary--to suddenly be someone else. I had a lot of memories about people wanting to erase me from existence or kill me because of it.
[ He says it as casually as he can, most likely because it hasn't completely sunk in. ]
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A curse.
To become another person, including their personality. ]
So we can dispel it.
[ He's still on the same track. ]
1/2
[ Daisuke's expression darkens a little again. He thinks through the memories he received again and thinks back to the notes he wrote in his journal about them. ]
From what I remember, there's only one way to make this go away... It was to have reciprocated love for both the other me and the other personality. At least... I think?
[ God, saying that out loud feels a lot weirder than he thought. ]
But I don't know how that works here.
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Hey, Ren, are you... okay? You're going pale.
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[ Don't mind him. The color is returning to his face when he hears that ridiculous shoujo answer. Mutual love for both personalities. His expression scrunches, nose wrinkling, finding it rather baffling that something so... Odd breaks such a curse.
Wait— ]
Why does it matter if this other personality finds love when he won't even stick around?
[ REALISTIC. ]
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I'm not sure... I don't think I got a memory back that explains it in better detail, or if I'll ever have one.
It sounds like a story full of heartbreak though...
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[ Quiet, he isn't sure what to say now. It seems like a ridiculous solution to a curse, but who is he to judge? He drums his fingers against Morrigan's head, thinking of changing the subject. ]
Speaking of heartbreak, did it work out with you and your crush?
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Oh! Uh... Yeah. I... asked her out.
[ His voice gets quieter and quieter as he keeps talking. ]
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Her answer?
[ Nudge nudge. ]
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He musters his courage to tell Ren of the answer: ]
She said yes!
[ There's a sort of gleam in his eyes, mixed with happiness and excitement. ]
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[ Ren applauds lightly as Morrigan stares at Daisuke with a squint, wondering what the boy did to gain his owner's praise. ]
I think it's time you tell me who it is.
[ He has always stopped himself from asking, thinking his cousin needed that space during his pursuit. ]
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It's Chiyo--Chiyo Matsuoka. Um... She has the app too.
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It takes some time, but he tears his eyes away from his cousin, now looking forward. How is this happening? Is this fate? ]
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D-Did I say something weird?!
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[ Get this, Daisuke. That's what this pause is for—dramatics. Also, for Ren to bring his cat closer to him in his hold. ]
And it was meant for her crush.
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What... did she write?
[ He goes with curiosity. ]
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He can reveal all the secrets and embarrassment right here. He can end two people with one twist of his tongue— ]
You should ask her yourself.
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