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|Date of Scene=2017/02/22
|Location=Pikarigaoka - Clover Tower
|Synopsis=Nagihiko meets Kukai! Spoiler: That's not Kukai.
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|Poses=:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Lacrima had, of course, been right. Yesterday Nagihiko had suffered the school day with the worst hangover ever. And its still here today.<br /><br />But damn, at least he slept good, right?<br /><br />One nice thing about having a headache the size of Tokyo means he's too focused on that to be terrified of his shadow.<br /><br />Which is why, even with a pounding head, he's at the small shopping center at the base of Clover Tower after school. There's a few things he had to pick up and now he's on his way to nurse probably the worst cup of coffee ever.<br /><br />That's about when he spots a familiar head bobbing his way through the crowd.<br /><br />This, of course, momentarily trumps a headache. His eyes widen as he freezes in place before he quickly tries to act like he's doing something ''else,'' but that fails gloriously.<br /><br />And this just exaserbates the whole headache thing so he slumps against the wall and offers the boy a half hearted wave.<br /><br />And clings tighter to the trobbing in his skull because its easier than the whole 'my heart is breaking' thing.

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie-K had been out. He had to be out. Kukai couldn't be missing. Norie couldn't be missing and it's this weird Freakiest Friday thing going on. That being said, Norie-K is enjoying things! It's warming up for the spring! /He can feel that warm/. He can smell the incoming spring air. It makes him want to dance- to get on stage. He can /do that again/ maybe. While he's like this. Just day. With the dance club.<br /><br />Afterall, Kukai isn't banned from Dance Club, Norie is!<br /><br />Then there is a boy. This boy is familiar. Wasn't... he...<br /><br />There when Lacrima's arm got lopped off that one time? And wasn't he with.... Kukai.<br /><br />Name. Name. Search for a name.<br /><br />"Ah--- Hi.. uh..."<br /><br />"Na-chan?" he tries. Because he knows the other names. This is the only question mark and that's the only name he doesn't have a face for. It has to be right... right?

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>A flash of hurt crosses his face and he looks like he's just been slapped. Seriously? Really? "You're going to pretend like you have to think about my name?"<br /><br />Then he scowls, because his head hurts, and he rolls his eyes. "I'm going to get Rhythm and Temari from Nadeshiko later. I'll tell her you said hi."<br /><br />Because that's who he chose, right? His better half?

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>A wave of panic crosses Norie-K's face. "U--uh! Um..." Na-chan this is Na-chan right? No. Wait. Chan. So. HE tries. "...Na-kun....?" oh like that's much better. Oh no no no no. He begins patting himself down for his phone. Panic texts to Amu.<br /><br />TXT: 'Amu, quick, who's the boy Kukai likes? Quick!'<br /><br />Then he looks up. "Oh! Uh. Do.. Do you need help with that? I can help!" he says.<br /><br />"I'm helpful!" because Kukai is helpful, right? That's a thing right?

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>The scowl turns to outrage. "''What?!'' You're being an ass. You know that, right?"<br /><br />Then the look turns to confusion, then to concern.<br /><br />Because Kukai is being very much Not Kukai. And, well, just because they're not together doesn't mean Nagihiko no longer cares for the boy.<br /><br />Okay, more than cares.<br /><br />He takes a step forward and presses his hand against Kukai's forehead to check for a fever. "Are you okay?" And of course his heart flutters.<br /><br />And maaaaaybe he 'accidentally' caresses the boy's cheek when he steps back after assuring himself there's no fever.

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie Okana is failing really bad and /Amu hasn't replied yet/. Dammit Amu, you said you'd help!<br /><br />"Honestly I am feeling a little unwell and not like myself." he says nervously, like this could explain away it all.<br /><br />A touch. A warm touch. He's usually so cold, has been cold, the past year, and touches never felt warm. Or comforting.<br /><br />This actually feels good, so he just kind of lets it happen and he smiles at this a little dreamily.<br /><br />"So. Yeah. That--s--sorry?" he asks. Oh god. Is he supposed to kiss him? This is Kukai's.. boyfriend. Right? Wait.<br /><br />"Uh. How are you handling. The thing."<br /><br />What did Amu call it.<br /><br />"..S-split?" he doesn't know the specifics.

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>His eyes narrow a bit, storing information and gathering evidence. Something niggles in the back of his mind, but he currently has narrowed Kukai-Vision. (This sometimes happens when you're in lurv.)<br /><br />But, really, it's hard to have those blinders on when the boy is acting so ''weird.''<br /><br />And...well, maybe he could use this as an Excuse. "Do you want to get coffee with me?" Dammit. He should have thought this through. His cheeks turn red and he scoffs at himself, reflexively smiling an embarassed smile. "Nevermind. But um, yeah. Fine? Well, not fine. I'd rather not be Nagihiko and Nadeshiko anymore. Just me. But, well, that probably won't happen so...I'm...coping?"

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie Okana head tilts. "No, we can do coffee! I like coffee! I think."<br /><br />Panic Text.<br /><br />TXT: 'Amu, Kukai likes Coffee right?'<br /><br />It goes out, still no reply to the first.<br /><br />"Nagihiko and Nadeshiko?" he asks confusedly. "W--well there's always a way... to fix things. And.. I know what it feels like to not be yourself now!" he says with a wide nervous smile. Oh this is definitely not Kukai. There is NO confidence here.<br /><br />Then a lean forward a peck on the cheek. "I'm sorry. I'm sure. I can help make things better for you, Na-kun!" he says.

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Yeah, now something's ''definitely'' wrong. Nagihiko clears his throat. "Yes. You like coffee."<br /><br />It's an automatic thing, taking hold of Kukai's elbow. But he's quick to let it go as he clears his throat. "Sorry."<br /><br />And then he's just...dumbfounded. And then there's a kiss on the cheek. There's no...zing. Well, there is, but not a ''Kukai'' zing.<br /><br />His eyes widen as he freezes and just stares for a moment.<br /><br />Bits and bobbles come into place.<br /><br />But he's not yet ''sure.'' "So. I ran into Lacrima the other day. I know you've been keeping an eye on her. Do you know why she was acting weird?"

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie-K oh god, now Nagihiko is acting suspicious! Nononono!<br /><br />"Then Coffee! Let's go get coffee!" he says. And then Nagi's eyes widen and his eyes widen. ahahaha...<br /><br />"Uh.. Have I? I uh!... Lacrima is acting weird because uh.. um..."<br /><br />"You see...."<br /><br />"Hum... ah..."<br /><br />"It's like..."<br /><br />"But..."<br /><br />"Nrg...." he says as he brings his hands to his face.<br /><br />"Because... She isn't Lacrima. I am.. and... Kukai.. is in my body! I mean. Lacrima's.. Norie's Body because one of those stupid 'Clow Cards' and it switched our minds into each other!" he says with wide eyes.<br /><br />"IT'S SO STUPID! This is hard to pretend to be someone I have no idea how they act outside of... of being disappointed at me and yelling at me and flinging electric soccer balls at me!"

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Even though he'd had ''suspicions,'' having them proven right isn't...exactly nice.<br /><br />Surprise. Shock. Hurt. And then, as he recalls that night, abject mortification. "Oh my god."<br /><br />He sort of tucks himself in an alcove. "Oh no no no no no no."<br /><br />He'd said ''things!'' And Kukai hadn't objected at the break up thing! Before now he'd held out hope!<br /><br />Of course, sometimes mortification turns into fury. Usually for self preservation and sometimes because it fits.<br /><br />This...is both.<br /><br />"That stupid son of a bitch!" His next few sentences are...colorful. The tapestry woven with his obsenities will be seen floating in the sky for years to come.<br /><br />He sees red.<br /><br />Taking out his phone, he angles himself so Not!Kukai is in the shot and takes a selfie. Not!Lacrima is gonna get a very angry looking Nagihiko with Kukai in the background...<br /><br />TXT Kukai: (Picture) YOU STUPID SON OF A BITCH!

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie-K looks absolutely dumbfounded in the background of the picture. Amu still hasn't replied. DAMMIT AMU YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO HELP!<br /><br />He walks forward. "You shouldn't anger him.. her. Like this. I know my own body? and how it reacts? It won't be pleasent for him OR you and if you care at all you'll calm down please?" Norie-K begs.<br /><br />"It's really strange being in a body after so long that isn't dark energy! I can think straight and.. I don't need to feed! and.. I can laugh! and smile!" he says with wide eyes.<br /><br />"And right now Kukai can't do any of that stuff so can you please relax." he begs.<br /><br />"I'm really sorry but I was told to play along as much as I could! Because we're trying not to ruin things!"

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>His shoulders relax a little because she's right. Of course she's right. "I know, I know. I just..."<br /><br />He takes a breath, holds it in, and tries to smile. "So. Coffee? And aside from the Good, are you okay?"<br /><br />And then...his pocket buzzes.<br /><br />TXT From Kukai: OH, OH, I'M stupid because I was trying to help somebody who DIDN'T DESERVE THE OXYGEN SHE BREATHES and I got sucked up into this HORRIFIC body because of the frigging Clow Cards, which, by the way, need to be eradicated from the planet?! I'M the stupid one for doing something good which I can't even feel happy about now and I'm in serious trouble? Also you're welcome for your good night's sleep, you prick!<br /><br />Fury!<br /><br />TXT: Yes! YOU'RE the stupid one because YOU were the one who I went to first! I know you broke up with me but didn't it occur to you that I wouldn't raise hell trying to help?! And YOU'RE welcome for the full belly! And next time you're hungry, YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND ME!<br /><br />He hits send before he can think about it.<br /><br />"AUGH!" He types in his phone again, hits send, and hands the phone to Norie. "Take it. If he keeps this up, we'll end up killing each other."

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie-K nods. "Coffee. Please? What is this all about? Something about a split? Did... did you and Kukai break up? I'm really confused, because Amu-chan said there was three people involved?" he says with wide eyes.<br /><br />Then the phone bleeps. He looks down at it.<br /><br />TXT from Kukai: I didn't want to put this on you while you have all your other problems right now! And you were the one who broke up with me! I don't even know what all your problems are right now but I can't do anything about them till I figure out what to do about this situation! And I know you'd try to help and that's great but try to help a little less next time if you're going to scream at me about it! And do you SERIOUSLY think I want to do this to you over and over again? It put Amu in the hospital for two weeks when Norie kept visiting her, and I'm not going to be that kind of asshole! .... That may be a while! I'm going to find somebody to eat, I'm so pissed off.<br /><br />Norie-K sort of sweat drops.<br /><br />"I'm not going to reply to that, I have no idea what to say." he says sheepishly as he follows along.<br /><br />"But what is he talking about, what problems?" he asks.

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Nagihiko rolls his eyes. "Don't. I'll answer it later. Or not, the jerk."<br /><br />And it's easy to tell the story when on the high of righteous indignation. Once again, habit has him putting his arm through Kukai's before he lets go again, but at least now they're heading toward coffee.<br /><br />"Some stupid twin clowns woke me up but it wasn't just me it was also ''her,'' they ''twinned'' me, and she's perfect and gorgeous so of course he'd choose her and yes. He made it painfully clear he chose her and I just wanna wring his neck and we have no idea who the clowns were or what they did aside from the obvious so there's a good chance I'm gonna go through life without control over my emotions while she and Kukai get married and have a billion babies.."

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie Okana head tilts. "Kind of hard to have babies when you're not a boy anymore.." he says sheepishly, trying to give some levity to the situation-- "...and... besides... I don't.. even think that body.. can..." he frowns. He'd never thought of that before as Norie. Stuff like that. That body is... a mass of black energy. There's no way that... kids can happen.<br /><br />Well. He takes a deep breath.<br /><br />"How did he make it clear... like. Did he say so? I mean..." he scratches his head.<br /><br />'To go through life without control over my emotions'.<br /><br />"...I know. What that's like." he says. "To not be in control of your emotions. When I'm in my normal body. I don't feel a lot of the good things. And a fog kind of prevents me from thinking optimistically. I used to be as bad as... Kukai is right now. Flying off the handle..."<br /><br />"It took me months coming to term with.. what I was and what I had to do and when that happened I started to settle down to... deadpan? Deadpan." he says with a series of nods.

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>He sighs. They reach the small cafe and Nagihiko holds open the door. Then he blushes. "I-I meant when he's back and this is fixed. And who knows. Maybe one day it can? I mean, did your body start off being made of dark energy?"<br /><br />He blushes a little. "Well, I mean. He wanted to say something. And they were ''kissing.'' So it was obvious. And when he came to find me he didn't say it wasn't. And just left. So."<br /><br />He looks at Norie with raised eyebrows. "So does that mean you think I should stay away from him? Two emotionally volitile people in the same room and all that?"<br /><br />He tries to think of Kukai as deadpan. He just...can't picture it. At all.

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie Okana frowns. "I don't think that you heard him out fully then." he says. "You should. Give him a chance. When we're back in our own bodies. And he can think straight again because right now he's going through hell and I imagine he's gonna need some comforting friends around when that happens."<br /><br />"...I kind of don't know how all this is going to affect me when I get back to my... proper body. I'm hoping I don't relapse. I imagine I'll probably cry a lot for a bit." he says.<br /><br />He head tilts. "No. That. Power. Ate my human body. It killed me and then it spit that back out and put me in it. There is no 'human body' to go back too." he says silently. "I mean. In theory."<br /><br />"I mean this proves I can be moved to a new body?" he asks. "But. That'd come at the expense of someone else. Like it is now. I can't say how I'd feel about that in my old body but right now I know that's a wrong thing to do."<br /><br />"I would. Maybe try to keep your distance for right now. I was hard and nearly impossible to 'reason with' when I was like that. And when we fix this... and it can be fixed! It's just like. We're waiting for a 'battery' of sorts to recharge more or less? Like it could be ready tomorrow. But it could also be ready weeks from now." he shrugs helplessly.<br /><br />"Right. Sorry. I haven't been able to talk with like a clear head for ages so I tangent a lot! Um."<br /><br />"Basically. Wait until this is fixed then talk with him. Please?"

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>"Well, he left! He's the one who--" Nagihiko sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose. "You're right. Yes. Okay."<br /><br />He blinks a bit at that. "It ate...your body?" Shudder.<br /><br />He thinks for a moment. "But what about someone who's either dead or near it? But then that might not work, because usually people are dead by something. Unless its a natural cause or whatever, I suppose technically you ''could'' have a healer on hand or--"<br /><br />He breaks off with a blush. "...Sorry. I ramble, too..."<br /><br />He feels a bit...dejected at the thought of 'weeks from now.' And he hates that it's near impossible to keep what he's feeling off of his face. "Well. When you ''do'' get back. I'll try to help you not revert if I can."<br /><br />He nods. He can wait. He probably can't stay ''away,'' that's not a guarantee. But he can behave.<br /><br />They're at the counter now! Nagihiko orders his. Then he whispers to Norie. "He likes it with milk and sugar, if the taste buds are the same."

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie-K ahs. "I--- I mean. Me, being Norie... I don't really drink coffee. I like. Well Fruit Drinks. Raspberry. Actually. The only saving grace was that food still tasted like food and I liked and hated the same things." he says. "So eating a lot reminded me of being human. So I did it a lot."<br /><br />He does order the coffee however, with milk and sugar, because indeed. Different tastebuds.<br /><br />He shakes his head. "I'm gonna try to have... Eilam-kun. Be there. I think that'll help a lot. Natsumi-chan too. /My/..." meaning Norie's. "...well Girlfriend and I dunno. If I'd quite call Eilam a boyfriend. But it'd be close...." he mutters with a blush.<br /><br />"Neither know about this yet and I'm trying to figure out how I can visit either and let them know. Because. Well. They both like. Girls. And..." well he motions down to himself.<br /><br />"And because..."<br /><br />"I know I love them now..."<br /><br />"I can't normally feel love. So I was always doubting myself? But.. I know now! and I want to tell them while I can!" he says.<br /><br />He sips the coffee and... well it does taste different. Yeah. He likes this. "Huh. I like this. It tastes a little different..." he says.

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>He nods. "I can imagine. Sort of. I mean, I get the whole some things are different. Not flavor, really. We both still have the same taste buds. I think."<br /><br />On the way to a table he stops and jerks a bit in surprise. He blinks owlishly at her. "Are you...gonna want to...k-k-k-k-k-k-...like that?" He clears his throat and his cheeks turn about fifty shades of red. Maybe even a bit purple.<br /><br />And he clears his throat again because he probably just made things super awkward.<br /><br />"Well, if you let them know it's temporary. Plus, I bet both would love to hear that from you, even if it's coming from a boy's body."<br /><br />He practically staggers to the closest table and nearly falls onto it. Oh boy! His face is still burning.<br /><br />"Soooo!" His voice is a touch higher than normal. "Now that you can feel without the dark, you do know Kukai never hated you, right? And other people? I know with him, he was concerned, then just really angry."

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie Okana head tilts. "I guess? I mean. Everything is painted in pessimism when I'm that thing. I only do helpful things because there's something in it for me when I'm like that."<br /><br />"I've been trying to tell Kukai to think in that term. 'What's in it for me'. when asked to keep calm and what not." he says.<br /><br />He frowns. "I'd like to kiss them. But I can't. Like this. I'm thinking I might ask Mamoru-kun or Kunzite-Kun if there's some temporary way to disguise myself magically. You know. It'd be romantic..."<br /><br />"Go to see them but have to be home before midnight because I'll turn back into a pumpkin." he grins.<br /><br />Norie sure is goofy without the darkness.<br /><br />"But. I knew Kukai never hated me. He tried to help and... other people did too. But I'm not sure how I'm going to feel when I go back in there."

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Pessemism? Heh. That explains some things.<br /><br />Secretly he takes notes. Because even if he can't ''help,'' he hopes he can help.<br /><br />"Ohhh? I had to use the excuse 'it will help me sleep.' Granted, I didn't really try without it. But when it was brought up before that, he seemed pretty adamant against it. Though I ''also'' understand that hypothetical versus reality could be a factor, too."<br /><br />He blushes more. "Is it because...you're boy? Or is it because it's not your body?" He is...oddly curious. And he's ''so curious'' that he leans forward and tilts his head and is able actually ''ask the following question.''<br /><br />"Would you be upset if I kissed Kukai in your body? I don't plan on it, but if it starts to happen, I will take your response here into account. And I'd really like to think I would respect your wishes. So I need to know." He blinks. "Nadeshiko will probably kiss him regardless. She has no filter. And she may kiss you if she doesn't know who you are. Someone should let her know."<br /><br />He makes no move for his phone. Technically he's going by to see her later, but...<br /><br />He clears his throat again and stares at the lid of his coffee for a moment. Then inspiration strikes. "Hey! I know something you could do." He chews on his lip for a moment (and all of a sudden ''that'' becomes clear, too!) before he continues. "You could write yourself a letter. Or record a message. Or both. And you can leave it - or both - with someone you trust. And you can also suggest they make copies, in case you who are when you return rips up or destroys the first few rounds."<br /><br />And then he worries his lip some more. "You will...let him come back, right? To his own body? Even knowing...what waits you?" And it actually ''says something'' about this when his eyes actually water. How often has he wanted to cry since this happened but he hasn't even been able to get this far? "Because he's made for happy. And I'd understand you not ''wanting'' to go back, but of everyone I know he's the one that ''deserves'' to be the happiest."

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie Okana head tilts and blushes. "It's because I'm a boy right now. Eilam is... very old fashioned." 200+ years old fashioned. "and Natsumi-chan likes girls." he says. "I have... no idea how I ended up with two people who care about me like that. Natsumi-chan kinda happened due to a misunderstanding and my inability to catch... subtle hints like I'm like that? But it felt nice. For someone to care about me. Even if I couldn't care for them back..."<br /><br />"Yeah. I need to write myself a letter and a maybe record a video. That's a good idea. If anything just... a. Never give up. Kind of thing." he says.<br /><br />He head tilts. He sort of sulks.<br /><br />"I'd thought about that long and hard. You know...? It.. it was really tempting. For like a minute? To get on a bus out of town. Have a body again..." he admits. "But. That's wrong. This isn't my body. And.. Kukai may be a jerk but..."<br /><br />"But no one, deserves to be that thing. I've always said that even when I was in that body."<br /><br />He wilts. "I promise... okay? That he'll get his body back." he says, watching Nagihiko cry.<br /><br />"Because this is reversible. It's going to happen and I can promise..."

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>He nods a bit in response. "I see. I like both. I'm pretty sure Kukai likes both. It's not because she's a girl, but because she's her. But I ''do'' know Kukai loved me." He hums for a moment. "Okay. What about this. You let them know what's going on. If they can't really...accept? That Norie is a girl." That's what she said her name was, right? "You can have a letter for that. You can be like...'Okay, here is what I feel for you as Norie, even if her usual state gets in the way.' Or something!"<br /><br />And he's not ''crying.'' Technically he's close, as close as he has been, but even now the tears refuse to fall. But still, he's grateful. "Thank you." He takes a breath. "Because if it were a thing...I'd offer to take his place. Even knowing how I feel now. Right?"

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie-K nods a bit. "You care about him so I understand!" he says. "Just right now I'm trying not to ruin his life? And maybe trying to leave it better than I came in?" he admits sheepishly. "Like Amu-chan told me about this split problem? I was gonna help with that but. It sounds really like I can't since it's magic and..."<br /><br />"Well I have none like this. Dachi is still attached to Kukai and... that's not going so well. He's very tired and what not. But Amu-chan was gonna take care of that." he admits.<br /><br />"It's weird not having magic."<br /><br />"I'm so used to just Dusk Zone stepping?"<br /><br />"I have to take a bus now!" he says this almost excitedly.<br /><br />"But.."<br /><br />He calms down. "Things will be okay." he says. "Just. Need time for that Card Sakura-chan has to charge."

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>The tears dry and his expression turns more amused than anything. Reaching out, his hand lays over Not!Kukai's. "I'm pretty sure if I had a choice, I'd give you me over him." And he sighs because ug. "Really? Any insight you have on splitting of the personality would probably help. Even if you don't think so."<br /><br />His lips fight back the urge to be AMUSED. "You have magic. It's just apparently more loyal to Kukai's soul than his body. If you'd like, once I get my babies back, I can help you with that much, at least. Daichi may be more prone to taking my orders on things than yours, just so you're aware."<br /><br />And then he looks down.<br /><br />And he sighs.<br /><br />"I can't guarantee results. But I can try. I am...not the best at handling things. The best idea? Let Nadeshiko know what's going on. She's better at everything than I am."

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie-K head tilts. "What I know of 'Heart Eggs' comes from. Well. Other sources." he says scratching his head. Not being specific. "I'm not Kukai's heart. I'm Norie's Heart. and.. my heart egg would had been... crushed. When I became that thing..." he shrugs.<br /><br />"I think?"<br /><br />"I'm not sure..." he admits glumly.<br /><br />"Well. If you think that'll work. I'm not trying to get Kukai's body hurt fighting anything. I'm just trying to not ruin things like. Socially? Trying really hard." he says with wide eyes. He leans forward.<br /><br />"Did you know I know nothing about sports?" he says.<br /><br />"I kicked a soccer ball today and I yelled touchdown and everyone looked at me weird in the field."

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>He laughed a little, more amused than he probably should be. "See? That's more American football than ours. Which is apparently more intense than ours, but they were like...all the cushions in your livingroom."<br />t<br />He hums in thought. "I'm on Kukai's basketball team. A lot of that is luck. A lot of that is chance. And, since I've been ignoring him, people won't be too confused if you're hovering over me at defence."<br /><br />He laughs. And it's almost a giggle. And maybe Not!Kukai will be good for Nagihiko.<br /><br />Not for romance reasons, of course. But really? Nagihiko is the most comfortable around Kukai. And he's never seen Norie as someone to hate, but possibly someone to be cautious of.<br /><br />As weird as it sounds, a combination of the two is perfect for Nagihiko. The heart flutters for one, and the openness for the other. (After all, it's easier to open up to someone you're sure hates you, right?)<br /><br />At eNorie's admission of not knowing sports, Nagihiko's eyes open widely. And he gapes at her misuse of words. Then he laughs. "Oh, you poor, unfortunate soul!"<br /><br />Because really, Kukai is ''Sports-kun'' for a reason!''<br /><br />I'm on his basketball team at least. I can help ''there.'' Not everywhere. I'm a dancer, really. The basketball thing is...just me trying NOT to be a girl for once."

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie-K pause. "A Dancer? Dancing. Dancing is my thing. I used to be in Dance Club? But then. All that happened. With the necklace. And I became an irrational mess and I got myself banned."<br /><br />"...Part of me wants to go do Dance Club now while I can. Even if it's just one session." he says fidgeting.<br /><br />"Basketball. I don't know Basketball either. I'll figure it out. It's just for a little while. Even if I can fake it long enough..." he trails.<br /><br />"I still like to dance. I mean. In the other body. Just. It's hard to find a partner. When you're completely unapproachable. And well. People are afraid to touch you because your drain energy by touch with just a single word."<br /><br />"Natsumi-chan dances with me. But. She doesn't know how to dance very good. My feet get stepped on a lot." she says.<br /><br />"Eilam-kun is in too poor health to dance with me for longer than maybe a few seconds if he could."<br /><br />"Right so. We'll. Do that. If we can." he says.

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>"I'm...a trained dancer. In the traditional sense. You know. For Japanese." His blish is hard. "Because, you know, its what I do."<br /><br />"If you want...I mean, sometimes, if my feet can. I can help with that. I'm not a bad dancer. Even if its then. You know. But even now I would. If you want."<br /><br />Because really, Nagihiko doesn't suck as a dancer.<br /><br />"I like dancing." This is...only somewhat to assure himself. Because he likes it. He just isn't sure for whom.

:'''{{#var:160|Lacrima| (160)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Norie-K nods a bit, head up and down. "We did musicals. and ballet. and traditional stuff. We were getting ready for... a Swan Lake performance shortly before stuff happened to me." he blinks and smiles a bit. "I'd like that! I mean. When. I'm back in my body too. Just. Dancing is one of the things that made me comfortable."<br /><br />"That's... what I aim for. When I'm in my proper body. Comfortable. I can feel comfortable. And that isn't 'Happy' but it's a state where you're not being irrational and can somewhat deal with others rationally." he says.<br /><br />Then a pause. "I have to be somewhere now or else I'll be late." he admits sheepishly. "I dunno if Kukai is punctual or not but better to make him look good then not right?" he asks.<br /><br />"Will.. will you be okay?" he asks.<br /><br />"I'm not trying to leave you alone! Just. Nrg. Usually I'm used to just moping in dark places. Usually." he admits.

:'''{{#var:134|Nagihiko Fujisaki| (134)}} has posed:'''<br><span></span>Nagihiko nods and blushes. Yet again. "I um. I dance. If you look up Fujisaki, you'd see...well...it's bragging. But look it up. If dancing even then makes you feel better."<br /><br />And his cheeks are red!<br /><br />But he waves his hands in submission. "No, it's fine! I mean, I'll be okay. Kukai is...I mean, he's never been late for me. So. I mean, go. It's fine. I'm fine. I'll just finish my coffee."
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