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[He told Kotone he was going to apologize to Ryoji and return his scarf, and he has no reason to delay it any longer. Besides, best to get rid of this guilt as soon as he can because it sucks!! Also because the other teen deserves an apology from him.

Hopefully, he's in the mood for talking today.]

Hey, Ryoji? Uh, it's Scott.

Edited 2023-11-20 04:14 (UTC)

[Silly Scott, Ryoji is always in the mood for talking. Although he has to wonder if he's gonna get yelled at again. Or maybe he feels better now? Thankfully this part of the pad is a lot easier to understand - he briefly had a flip-phone, after all.]

Hello Scott. Did you talk to Kotone?

[He almost feels called out here!! But Ryoji always sort of pushed for him to talk to her, didn't he? Guess it's not surprising that he's asked about her right away.

Scott barely holds back his sigh, although his tone is a little lighter despite everything.]

Yeah, I did. I was wondering if you're okay meeting up? ...I promise I won't yell at you this time. [He'll acknowledge that much about himself.]

[Well he does sound a little happier (?) and also Ryoji really wants his scarf back by this point. In a sense, it's what remains of this identity, somewhat.]

Of course. I know you were just having a bad day. I've never seen a human punch a piece of glass and not flinch about it, however.

[He's pretty sure even Akihiko would not have been able to pull that stunt.]

[...Geez, he's already like super understanding and everything, isn't he? Just like Yu, who only wanted to know what was going on with him, Ryoji just accepts that he had a bad day. It's kind of overwhelming in a way and Scott just blames feeling a little raw still from everything.

Like, he's definitely good. Everything is so much better now, but guess emotions aren't so easy to deal with and isn't that annoying. Although, he's not sure if he'd want Ryoji to actually be mad at him either.]

If it helps, I normally can't do that. This place did something weird to me, but I can feel pain again, figured that out when I stubbed my toe against the table. [That was a fun incident.] So, do you like a place to meet at?

This does remind me that I kept losing my memories for a bit when I was with Kotone exploring....

[What can happen here is truly frightening. That being said, should he be a troll (yes).]

I could show up on your bed! [He laughs.] Just kidding. That's more for nostalgic purposes.

[Bruh.]

You lost memories here? That's... damn, I'd rather lose my sense of pain than have that happen to me. That sucks man. You're all better now though?

[Scott sounds worried, guess he is doing a lot better if he's finally able to express decent human sympathy again.

Although, bro.]

Yeah, don't feel like we're close enough where I'm inviting you to my bed. [Dry remark, but Scott soon powers on. He's just figuring that Ryoji is a player or something, despite being Thanatos.] Rooftop of the club building? Or we can still meet at my house, just wanna get away from... crowds and crap.

It's fine, they all came back...honestly it's not the first time, after all. And I think so! Your hand started to hurt again, I assume?

[He laughs again. Okay, Scott really is almost different at this point.]

That's okay! I used to appear on Kotone's bed when I still didn't have all my memories back home. Which probably sound worse than it was.

[Probably.]

I don't know the club building. Where's that? Does your house have a roof we could meet on?

Do I even ask? But no, it didn't actually, because Kotone healed me.

[Ryoji's had memory problems back home, huh? Guess it has to do with being the avatar of death or whatever. Man, thinking about it like that, it's lucky that he didn't get sliced in half when telling him to fuck off. He could've been like Jinx and shoved a gun at his face--

Okay, not thinking about that. ...Also what does he mean by appearing on Kotone's bed???? He both wants to ask and doesn't.]

I wouldn't recommend sitting on the roof of my house, your ass might hurt, so I'll give you directions to the club building.

Haha! Well I could explain it to you later...you saw the reflections in the mirrors right? But, I am glad you're back to normal.

[That barely helps and probably gives him even more questions, but Ryoji is Trying.]

Sure! I'll be right over!

...once I get them that is, haha.

Could say the same for you. I'd hate to lose any of my memories, even the shitty ones.

[He might ask him at some point about the bed stuff... but first, apologies and giving the scarf back! The latter comment drives Scott to roll his eyes behind his shades, even though it's all audio, before giving Ryoji the directions to the building.]

Got it? So, see you soon, right?

The good and bad memories or what make up life, I agree!

[And the feed cuts off. Or like, whatever passes for as being online (?) on the decide is still activated until Ryoji shows up. It's clear he didn't human walk here all the way. He's just a a little bit from Scott but hasn't seen him as he types into the device very carefully with a single finger for each letter. NO wonder he usually speaks.]

I'm here!

[Scott's already waiting for Ryoji by the entrance to the club building, just hanging around with that familiar yellow scarf folded in his hands. It definitely looks clean, at least from a distance, and it's clear that Scott is treating it with care by the way he's holding it, like he doesn't want to accidentally drop it. Partly because Ryoji's pretty special to Kotone, but also because he's a nice dude that deserves to have his scarf back after everything.

Although, when the teen reads the message, Scott twists his body around and visibly startles when he spots Ryoji just hanging out not too far away. Uh. What the hell??]

You could've just said that out loud.

[He scared him! Not that Scott wants to admit that out loud.]

[Upon hearing how not only Shinjiro was here but Ryoji as well? Ken wasn't sure what to think. To know that this place could bring various people back from the dead left him both happy and a little worried.

To know that not only was Kotone here but him too? It left him a little shaken. Time didn't matter and things came to a halt back home but the implications were still there. As he stared at the screen, he gave a small sigh before speaking out.]

Uh...Ryoji-san? Are you there?

[Ryoji, on the other hand, was living the moment. Everything is just a beautiful surprise despite this world being what it is, and he half expects to 'wake up' and go back to sleeping alongside Nyx. Which is probably why he sounds surprised and positively happy when he hears Ken's voice and gasps audibly.]

KEN-KUN? IS THAT YOU?!

[Well. He should have expected Ryoji to shout but it still surprises him to hear his voice after two years. As he flinched and took a step back, he couldn't help but chuckle a little.]

Yes, it is, I'm glad to see that you are well. I wasn't aware that you were here all this time.

I've only been here for a short while and just being about...being happy I am in this world.

[But also he doesn't know how to approach people after...well what happened.]

That's good to hear, I was wondering if you might need some help with anything else. I just want you to have as much fun as you can here.

[Especially when he knows what's going to happen should he go back home.]

Ken, you should be the one having fun, after everything that happened. You...know that right?

[Sorry he still thinks you are a tiny boy. A baby.]

I know but I think you should too. After everything that happened to you.

[Look, just saying.]

[ The video opens to Mitama, though just like in her recent post, she's wearing her "disguise". She's here on an important business, after all. ]

Ho, ho, ho! Thank you for joining our Secret Santa event~ It's time to find out what ─ or rather who ─ your assignment as Santa's Little Helper for this year is! Drumroll, please...

[ She makes a pause for a dramatic effect, her hand slipping into a Santa hat she's holding and pulling out a small piece of paper with a name on it. ]

It's none other than... Levi Jořdán, a boy more mature than most of the Aldrip's adults!

Remember, you should present your assignee with a gift of your choice until December 25th! Good luck, and remember: your main task is to spread joy, happiness and the spirit of Christmas cheer!

Miss Santa Coordinator, out!

[Where does Ryoji even live??? Shinjiro doesn't know. So he probably got Kotone's help in somehow delivering a package to him! It's in a small bag with a little collection of items, including!
1. A young starter plant cultivated bonsai-style.
2. A small, minimalist folding knife.
3. Whatever passes for a yearly planner in Aldrip??? Blame Mitsuru for this one, probably.
4. A small package of cookies. Sadly, he did not make these.

In a rough scrawl, there's a short note with the things:

"Hopefully you like at least one of these." Signed by Shinjiro Aragaki at the bottom.]

Edited 2024-01-01 20:54 (UTC)

[That night, Shinjiro will be visted BY THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE okay no, it's Ryoji who will give him a hug (if he lets him) looking like he's about to cry.]

Thank you.

[wow, TELEPORTING TO THE BEDSIDE??? At least Shinji stays up super late, though he has to restrain his initial reflexive instinct to kick whoever just faded into existence near his shitty pile of blankets in the corner of the living room. So that's the good news! No violent reaction! But he still stiffens, finally finding his words:]

The fuck?!

[Ryoji please. he has to wrap his brain around this. How are you here. don't hug him go knock on the door like a normal person.]

Hey!

Come meet me on the roof of the club building?

[It's a little chilly, but she has a warm jacket, a warm thermos of apple cider, and a basket of snacks. There's no way of knowing for sure if the calendar here lines up exactly with the calendar back home -- it had seemed to, considering it was March back home, and March when she arrived here, but who knows from anyone else's perspective -- but here, it's New Year's Eve, or whatever passes for it.

It's a significant date for both of them, she thinks.]

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audio; couple days after the halloween festival

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Sorry RL happened (again this month was bad for my back and slipping)

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Going to the Physio this week!

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One day I will have a normal tagging schedule - lemme know if you want to continue this!

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Sorry RL happened (again this month was bad for my back and slipping)

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SECRET SANTA CHRISTMAS GIFT (late)

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