i feel like i should apologise again for not being on here, even tho ik i don’t need to !!! i have good threads going on discord/servers and also am writing fic on ao3 when i can, so i have focused less on tumblr replies and more on writing ( literally anywhere else kladsjgh ). i’m still doing them occasionally though obviously, but i am having a good time with tumblr on the backburner as well. if you would like to write w me tho, i am happy to make lil 1x1 servers / y'all geriatrics know where to find me. hehehee.
odd-eyed みかちゃん!#0605
you’ll also be hearing from me in 3 days when neverland starts bc i’m going STRAIGHT for 5* shu.
You didn’t punch an idol’s face. That was common knowledge, even someone like him knew that much. And resorting to that kind of roguish behavior wasn’t something Rinne wanted to do either. That took the fun out of fighting like this. He couldn’t even remember properly what started everything and did it matter? No. He wanted to see HiMERU get undone. Wanted to see him lose his cool and drop the facade just once.
(Was Rinne good at dropping his facade? Hell no. He had no intention of doing that either. Double standard at its best, he supposed, but he didn’t care.)
Had he meant to draw blood? Probably. For a moment or two, adrenaline rushing through him and he just wanted to see. Also, HiMERU’s hands around his throat sure worked against him trying to think logically about matters and instead he pushed and pushed himself closer up against HiMERU’s body, a predatory grin lacing his face.
“Yeah? Tell me then… What do I wanna do, eh? Want me to screw your brains out until you can’t take it anymore?”
HiMERU is not as trained in martial arts as he knows figures rinne is. and he’s clearly not as strong, either, considering rinne definitely shows a good stack of muscle at his arms while HiMERU only works out lightly when he can. but there’s something about going against rinne right now that intrigues him. he assumes it’s due to the fact that he doesn’t normally get to go against rinne, that he always, mostly, listens to what the leader of their raggedy band of idols has to say.
he’s used to seeing such a ridiculous grin from rinne, but he’s not used to it being so close. or rinne being so close. he forces himself to stay still, straightening himself up against rinne so that he can just nearly look him in the eye. the tiniest difference in their heights had never bothered him until now. his grip tightens slightly, as if capable of keeping the man at bay.
❝ is that what you’re thinking of doing, amagi ? ❞ a smirk curls at his lip. oh, this is a challenge. he really is getting a bit hot under the collar thanks to rinne, but he won’t let him win at this. ❝ ‘screw HiMERU’s brains out ?’ you could try, but … what will you tell our fans when they ask where HiMERU is, after you do it ? will you tell them exactly what you’ve done ? ❞
the smell of the beans always tickles his sinuses. it isn’t exactly pleasant. the smokiness of the roast reminds him of tobacco, but perhaps that is because he selected such a fine coffee to treat the other with ? regardless, for this hour it is far too much caffeine. now is the time when he should be resting, rid himself of the stresses of such a day. the paper cup steams, floral aroma much gentler on the senses. its twin is held opposite, but not for long, as it is settled upon a surface, and warm fingers find other purchase. thinly twining in the strands of cerulean which guard the face of his companion, a bit too long these days, and tucking it behind a sensitive ear. careful not to tickle him where he knows he may.
❝ HiMERU - san, you can hardly keep your eyes open. ❞ there is some apology hiding there. though, he is only a bit sorry for the action. he does not mean to fuss more than he will accept, however … to see his head nod like a sleepy kitten is all worth his transgression. ❝ you will have to sleep earlier tonight. drink this. ❞
it is not his personal craft, simply a store - bought blend, but it seemed to be a reputable teashop. a black tea, not too caffeinated, with notes of hibiscus and tangerine. if he closes his eyes, he sees it coming from open blossoms and ripe fruit on the branch. floral bouquet, high acidity. refreshing and perky. he offers the cup, parrying the other’s scolding with a simple gesture, inching ever closer to his side.
❝ i will join you for a cup. ❞ it isn’t a question. he has already found his seat, and moves toward it, shoulders squared toward the very comfortable armchair close by. aims to curl himself between the arms and cradle his tea and behold HiMERU and be rejuvenated. ❝ doesn’t that seem nice ? ❞
HiMERU seems warm. he hopes he is not falling ill.
HiMERU really doesn’t need the drink to help wake him up. tatsumi does all of that all by himself, by no other means than by simply existing. he triggers some fight-flight-freeze instinct in him every time he speaks. though … lately … such an adverse reaction has been sluggish in coming. HiMERU worries he may be getting softer towards tatsumi, when he deserves nothing but to be looked upon with judgement and cast some awful sinner’s punishment for what he had done.
instead, he says nothing. his eyes droop again, before he blinks them open and keeps them wide and gazes down at the cup he’s taken without even noticing. even he can tell in his sleepy reverie that there’s a bitter tinge to it, but it doesn’t smell awful to him. in fact, it smells pretty nice.
he really has no strength to argue. ❝ hmm. ❞ and he follows tatsumi over to the chairs. there is another, identical, right next to his, and himeru makes a temporary home there, perching on it with one leg crossed beneath him. he clutches his cup, holding it to his nose and letting the scent overwhelm his senses. his prickling, tired gaze settles on tatsumi.
ever the saint. ever the welcoming, warm, smiling gaze of a man who seems to want nothing more on the outside than to make sure those around him are safe and rested up. a terribly confusing man who HiMERU wants to hate so badly he feels stupid for it. the yearning of hatred has nothing on the constant feeling that he’s wrong. he’s wrong for thinking it. he can’t fight against it.
❝ thank you. ❞ he lowers his head. ❝ you shouldn't have. ❞ in a voice dripping with unamusement. yet there is a sliver of grateful truth in there that he can't hide, on account of his being too tired to do so. ❝ you are this kind to everyone, aren't you ? ❞
@hymneru : “ everyone runs the risk of being swallowed up. ” while staring directly at mana. pleasantly. [ 𝚆𝙰𝚁 𝙾𝙵 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙵𝙾𝚇𝙴𝚂 ] .
mana can’t deny the way that sometimes, when the other idol says things like this, in that way — that it unnerves them. in a manner very distinct with that picture perfect smile that manages to take on another feeling entirely and evoke a similar reaction, tugged on without mercy like a fist wrapped up in twine. and sometimes, when pinked hues glance around them, nobody else seems to notice. the way himeru can wear an expression thirty different ways when they converse. but he also isn’t the first to be this way and insinuate in all the ways in which mana should mind their business; keep their space. and he will be far from the last — stuck with the shoulder heavy burden of the simple fact he caught himself on the edges of mana’s interest and unease in such a unique way. they’re no stranger to hiding things, it seems — and isn’t there some kind of poetic, fancied phrase out there, that talks about how similar things can sense the factors they have in common with the other ? she’ll find out what he’s hiding, eventually. but until then,
“ and will you, himeru ? ”
perhaps mana has been a little too nosy these past couple of weeks. though to be fair to each of them, he picks up on them in ways they’re not used too; subtle pushes and shoves in an attempt to guide him right to where they want him as they do with everyone else. while each time right before the cage should close he slips right through it like water, and almost ensnares the trapper with their own trap. and it’s fun, in a way. thrilling.
finger tips rest atop slowly curving tiers in a motion aimed to read thought to the outward room, and to mask just enough the way they move through each and every word so only he may see. there’s not much fight to put up this time, just a toying and a reminder: they’ll make sure it applies to him, too. “ disappear — ” tips chin upwards, to gaze at him across their chosen seats ‘neath a forest of lashes and slowly rebait the trap right before their very eyes. tongue peaks out and barely runs the scape of lopsided bottom lip and kisses teeth, waits to see if he takes it. “ find yourself devoured by something hungry ? ”
more bodies begin to mill about the room now, and that’s the cue to bring each of them to standing, bringing to reality the shortness of this moment. mana strides to where his jacket is set and dips nails into it to bring it for him. one more glance around the area, and mana see’s more and more of his unit mates pile through and none of her band members ( rightfully so, as they’re scheduled to discuss something else in one of the Square’s meeting rooms of their temporary contract in partnership with another unit. but none of them needed to know that little detail, now did they ? ). mana’s grip feels the weight of himeru’s as he accepts the jacket and they start to plan their stride to leave in lieu with the small, sparse wave of previous bodies who meander about in the background. “or do you have the desire to swallow me into nothing ? be honest with me . ”
first of, he’s glad that himeru’s so kind and accept his invitation. it makes him smile and really excited to spend time with his senior. they would often hit random food spots together, be it for a dessert, lunch or even dinner. it gives the boy joy knowing that someone appreciates him this much and doesn’t treat him like a damn child.
secondly, however, the sole mention of consuming anything but sweets as a first course kind of bothers him, but he doesn’t show it. but himeru’s right— no matter the sweet tooth, he still ought to get something decent to eat first instead of rushing to the desert. himeru’s tone gives off that he’s acting like another adult, but kohaku knows that he means well, and so he accepts it.
“yea, o’ course”, he vows, “we can have some nice dinner first. they do have warm ‘n cold meals to enjoy as well.” — he just never pays mind to these, he’s only there for the sweets, but having something savory, filling and perhaps warm for a change wouldn’t sound bad, either.
he gives niki and rinne a look, while they’d have their usual squarrel, then heaves a sigh as he’s finished change into his casual clothing. “’kay, he begins. ‘m ready when y’ are. i know th’ way to th’ shop, so stick ta me, will ya?”
of course he’s sounding precocious here, but that’s just his shtick. while he’s still shorter and younger than himeru, he’d try anything to sound like a grow-up, not caring whether he’d sound irritating at it or not.
he’s more than grateful for the opportunity to get out and go somewhere that isn’t anywhere in the vicinity of their two bickering unitmates. no matter how much they happen to do just that, HiMERU is convinced he’ll never get used to it, or even want to stand around and listen for more than a good half minute. and he’s too exhausted to step in at the moment. besides that, the prospect of having a quieter time with kohaku and a bit of good food and sweets is more than enough to convince him.
kohaku’s trying to be responsible on the outside. HiMERU has experience enough with his life that he recognises the telltale try-hard certainty in a voice, the purposeful conviction in the way he stands. it’s something he admires in his unitmate, as much as it amuses him. someone as young as kohaku trying to be assertive always does. but he respects it.
❝ right, ❞ he says, to appease his younger unitmate. ❝ lead the way. ❞ if kohaku wants to be the leader for the time it takes to get to the restaurant, then HiMERU isn’t going to complain about it. it’s refreshing sometimes, following someone who he doesn’t feel is going to make a huge mess of things.
while they walk, he attempts to make conversation. ❝ HiMERU thinks he’ll get a cold meal to eat. warm meals don’t sound very appealing after this practice. ❞
the blood beneath her fingernails has only just dried, but that doesn’t stop her from prying open the nearest window and slipping into the home of a stranger. it’s not preferential, but it’s the best way to avoid her pursuers — even if she has to issue a threat or two along the way. it helps to be young and pretty if she plays her part well, but the trespasser always receives the same blank stare.
for example, the man sitting cross-legged on his mattress — a mixture of confusion, alarm, and befuddlement. commonplace, but what strikes her as odd is his choice of sitting in relative darkness, nothing but the light of the moon trailing in through a now open window. the silent sound of passing vehicles and foot traffic trickle in alongside her voice as she asks, “ … why are you sitting in the dark? ” / @hymneru· sc.
of all the things he expected to witness today, watching someone climb through his window was not one of them. it’s not a very ideal situation for him. maybe if he had decided to keep his window open of his own accord, he might be more willing to accept this as a possibility. not that he would have wanted anything like this to happen. but he hadn’t, and now he’s stuck dealing with the very real circumstance of this stranger climbing right into his personal space.
he’s been sitting here for only a few minutes, eyes shut and basking in the slow sleepiness that he can feel over him. he’s not sleepy anymore, though. what kind of question is that ? ❝ why did you just climb through HiMERU’s window ? ❞ he uncrosses his legs, folding them beside himself and leaning on an arm.