[ Another year, more birthdays passed, and now Hishi and Kaiza are thirteen. Entering those teen years... which means maybe it's time to think about love? ]
[ Hishi's been especially happy lately, since she gets to eat lunch with Riu and Riu's friends who aren't Ohmi and Kaiza! Friends!! She and Riu get along great now that there's no misunderstandings between them, and while being second-best to Hishi stings a little for Riu, she's made it clear that she wants to compete with Hishi fair and square, so now they're friendly rivals.
On the other hand, there are also times over the year where Hishi seems deep in thought—almost troubled? And today, she finally tells Hilda and Alyssa—her best sources of information, besides Kaiza—what's on her mind. ]
What... does it mean if your heart starts beating fast sometimes? Am I getting sick?
[ hilda being hilda, her brain jumps right to a baby crush over sudden tachycardia. and she looks pretty pleased about it—first hishi starts smiling and making friends, and now this! she's practically a normal teenager (who also knows poisons). ]
[ for this part, alyssa simply chinhands and excitedly waits for hishi to spill the deets, nudging her shoulder against hilda's. besides, all she'd do is tease even more and poor hishi is already dealing with a lot right now. ]
Because when I look at his tests, I don't understand how he came to the conclusions he did.
[ Read: Hishi cannot comprehend the minds of those less capable, and therefore cannot tutor.
But she's quiet for a moment, thinking. ]
... Still, I guess he's nice. He's always patient with me, even when I don't know what everyone else already seems to. And he helped me become friends with Riu... and sometimes, he pats me on the head, although I don't want to catch any stupid germs from him.
[ ... Wait— ]
What does my feelings about Kaiza have to do with my condition?
You know, this sounds real serious... I'm not even sure we're capable of handling this!
[ unlike hilda, alyssa is a little better at hiding her amusement, sealing her smile away behind a stony lineface. almost reminiscent of hishi when they first met her... ]
[ For Kaiza, life seems to mostly go on the same. However, more recently, he seems to be... exasperated by something?
Today, he tells Hansa and Emet-Selch what's on his mind. ]
Say you have two friends are obviously into each other, but they're both oblivious to the other's feelings... and one of them is actually probably oblivious to his own feelings. What would you do?
[Says Hansa, sitting backwards on a chair and just munching on some hot peppers as he thinks. How time flies. Their kid's almost a teenager, and now they're getting into......love talk? He doesn't remember even talking about love, growing up. Was there something in the way of that, maybe...?]
[Eh. He'll probably remember it later.]
Well, I think the first step is trying to get the one super oblivious friend to recognize their own feelings, first. I mean, they both need to be on the same page here, I think.
Well, I cannot say I disagree. Have a conversation with them and attempt to point out those feelings in a way he will understand, then mayhap he may be convinced to act. This is not something for direct intervention.
Ugh, but he's so clueless... but I guess he's gotta be the first one to act. I think Riu would rather die than admit her feelings. Seriously, I'm so tired of the tension. Not to mention Hishi's been acting weird—er than usual—lately too...
[ He pauses. ]
By the way, some of my classmates think you two are in an relationship.
[ This isn't relevant to anything, Kaiza just thinks it's funny. ]
That's teens for you. Filled with all sorts of messy feelings. Who's the "he", though? Ohmi? I bet its Ohmi.
[And they're in a relationship? He glances over at Emet-Selch, raising his eyebrows.]
...Haha, are we not? [HE JUST SAYS IT SO CASUALLY, before he just smirks.] Anyways, something's gotta give. Some of these kids have to talk to each other or else their emotions are going to blow up on them. And that's not going to be good for you to get in the middle of that, Kaiza.
Yeah, it's Ohmi. He's the kind of guy where if you ask him if he likes anyone, he just says, "I like everybody!" He's so pure that it's painful to look at him sometimes.
[ Though when Emet-Selch suggests that Kaiza encourage them individually, Kaiza shudders. ]
Riu would kill me if I even imply that she likes Ohmi? No thanks? Maybe I'll get Hishi to poke her instead. Not that I think Hishi gets romance...
Aw, Emet-Selch, that's not what you said last night...
[PLEASE DESTROY THIS TROLL]
And he's that kind of guy, huh. [soo-won is this your npc kid counterpart] Well, maybe that's an idea. Have the girl talk to the girl about it, and you talk to Ohmi about it. Maybe watch some romance movies or something and ask if him if he likes someone a little more than everyone else?
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On the other hand, there are also times over the year where Hishi seems deep in thought—almost troubled? And today, she finally tells Hilda and Alyssa—her best sources of information, besides Kaiza—what's on her mind. ]
What... does it mean if your heart starts beating fast sometimes? Am I getting sick?
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Hmm... that sounds serious.
[ a serious case of PUPPY LOVE ]
Can you think of anything that's setting it off?
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Awwww, it sounds like our sweet little Hishi is growing up!
[ FOR ONCE HER CHRONIC BLUSHING IS ON POINT. ]
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But to Hilda's question— ]
... It frequently happens when I'm around Kaiza.
[ Sorry, Hishi is het. Riu can be her side ho instead. ]
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but for now, she smiles knowingly. ]
And how do you feel about Kaiza?
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He's stupid. If it wasn't for Ohmi tutoring him, he'd be failing his tests.
[ She apparently does not realize what Hilda is trying to ask her. ]
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That's nice, dear. But what do you like about him?
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[ Read: Hishi cannot comprehend the minds of those less capable, and therefore cannot tutor.
But she's quiet for a moment, thinking. ]
... Still, I guess he's nice. He's always patient with me, even when I don't know what everyone else already seems to. And he helped me become friends with Riu... and sometimes, he pats me on the head, although I don't want to catch any stupid germs from him.
[ ... Wait— ]
What does my feelings about Kaiza have to do with my condition?
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she chews her cheek to bite back a laugh as hishi spells out her crush for them, though the smile leaks into her words anyway. ]
I don't know—what's your verdict, Alyssa?
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[ unlike hilda, alyssa is a little better at hiding her amusement, sealing her smile away behind a stony lineface. almost reminiscent of hishi when they first met her... ]
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Why? Do you know what's happening to me?
[ IS SHE DYING ]
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Today, he tells Hansa and Emet-Selch what's on his mind. ]
Say you have two friends are obviously into each other, but they're both oblivious to the other's feelings... and one of them is actually probably oblivious to his own feelings. What would you do?
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[Says Hansa, sitting backwards on a chair and just munching on some hot peppers as he thinks. How time flies. Their kid's almost a teenager, and now they're getting into......love talk? He doesn't remember even talking about love, growing up. Was there something in the way of that, maybe...?]
[Eh. He'll probably remember it later.]
Well, I think the first step is trying to get the one super oblivious friend to recognize their own feelings, first. I mean, they both need to be on the same page here, I think.
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[more to himself than anything, honestly.]
Well, I cannot say I disagree. Have a conversation with them and attempt to point out those feelings in a way he will understand, then mayhap he may be convinced to act. This is not something for direct intervention.
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Ugh, but he's so clueless... but I guess he's gotta be the first one to act. I think Riu would rather die than admit her feelings. Seriously, I'm so tired of the tension. Not to mention Hishi's been acting weird—er than usual—lately too...
[ He pauses. ]
By the way, some of my classmates think you two are in an relationship.
[ This isn't relevant to anything, Kaiza just thinks it's funny. ]
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[And they're in a relationship? He glances over at Emet-Selch, raising his eyebrows.]
...Haha, are we not? [HE JUST SAYS IT SO CASUALLY, before he just smirks.] Anyways, something's gotta give. Some of these kids have to talk to each other or else their emotions are going to blow up on them. And that's not going to be good for you to get in the middle of that, Kaiza.
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[hansa you little shit!
he huffs out a sigh.]
Loathe as I am to say it after that, yes. He is correct. They must do the talking, but you may be able to encourage them individually.
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Yeah, it's Ohmi. He's the kind of guy where if you ask him if he likes anyone, he just says, "I like everybody!" He's so pure that it's painful to look at him sometimes.
[ Though when Emet-Selch suggests that Kaiza encourage them individually, Kaiza shudders. ]
Riu would kill me if I even imply that she likes Ohmi? No thanks? Maybe I'll get Hishi to poke her instead. Not that I think Hishi gets romance...
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[PLEASE DESTROY THIS TROLL]
And he's that kind of guy, huh. [soo-won is this your npc kid counterpart] Well, maybe that's an idea. Have the girl talk to the girl about it, and you talk to Ohmi about it. Maybe watch some romance movies or something and ask if him if he likes someone a little more than everyone else?
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[don't say that casually in front of the CHILD, emet-selch.]
At any rate, you will have to lead him to it. My condolences; 'tis certain to be a trying effort.
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The parents are fightiiiing.
[ Anyway. Back to business. ]
It's definitely gonna be... but, well, they're my friends. I want to see them be happy.
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[He's terrible.]
Anyways, I think its a start. Best of luck to you, kid. You'll probably need it.