[ obligatory fit check instead of sexy angel costume! though at least now i can mention that yves was probably covered in bandages beneath his angel costume earlier so it wasn't even that scandalous. if nothing else, it just shows that the lace half mask he was wearing wasn't just part of the costume - it's an outfit staple. yay!
though he's over at the outfit store now, admiring all the different types of clothes. wow. ]
There's so many styles... How fun!
[ glancing over when he sees akihiko enter ] Ah, it's my beef bowl friend! Looking for some new fashion?
[Those are some nice clothes, Yves, neat! Good character design.
Akihiko strolled in with purpose. He hadn't expected to see someone, but it's not like he has anything to hide]
Pretty much! I need a few outfits, bandages for the hands, decent gloves, maybe a good coat. Since we don't need money right now, I plan to take full advantage of that.
[He already bought so much food, you wouldn't believe. Akihiko has never been strapped for cash, back in his world, but right now he's free to just get all he needs without any worries!]
If I buy something I'll be 'showing it off' every time I wear it.
[So what's the point, really? In the end, Yves and everyone else will end up seeing his new outfits.
But despite that, Akihiko shrugs]
Sure. I'm fine with that. No pictures, though.
[He probably won't strut all over the place, but there's no harm in Yves getting to have some fun. In the end, what matters to Akihiko is that he gets out of this place with some new clothes]
[Doesn't take long for Akihiko to come back with a dang red sweater vest on. In his arm he has several others piled there, also of pretty red tones. Akihiko has such good jock aura he can make a sweater vest look sporty somehow.
As far as fashion choice goes, that's pretty plain...but he makes it look good. Too bad that his fashion variety seems really limited, haha. Looks like he's not the kind of guy who gets adventurous with this sort of thing, at least without prodding from someone else]
[Akihiko looks to a side, manages to balance his chosen sweater vests in one arm while he reaches for a red scarf, wrapping it around his neck. Then, obliging Yves, he puts a decent enough model pose. He might not be strutting around like he's trying to conquer the catwalks, but at least he made some effort when resting]
This one seems good.
[Nah -- red accessory on top of something red? That's very redundant]
[ well everyone's getting The Afternoon i'm sorry someone said that it's yves' holiday and it's true so we must all celebrate. he's carrying along a heart balloon and a bouquet of flowers, looking delighted when he sees akihiko ]
Akihiko! Isn't this place fun? Do you want a flower?
[ he'll pluck one from the bouquet - a pink peony ]
I guess I'll take it? [Akihiko takes the peony, but he's pretty surprised by Yves' tremendous enthusiasm for Valentines' Day!] I didn't think anyone would be so invested in this.
...I mean, I haven't tried to find anyone. And also it's not like anyone has shown interest in me in that way, anyway.
[Akihiko, unfortunately, is wrong. Plenty of people have. He just is absolutely oblivious and hopeless about it. It's not for nothing when you're playing as the female protagonist trying to romance Akihiko takes like three or four different flags throughout his social link in order for him to even notice he's feeling different when hanging out with you, and even then he can't figure out it's love until he gets told that to his face, haha]
Yeah, pretty much. I'm too busy with many other things to think about anything else. [Akihiko shrugs] But obviously I know this day exists. I can never remember it's coming. I can only tell because I get chocolate all of a sudden from a bunch of girls.
A bunch of places. They'd leave them on my desk, with my stuff while I was busy training, pass them along with my teammates...one time it got sent to where I lived. Only a few times it was given to me directly.
[Everyone with a passing crush on Akihiko Sanada knew how aloof he is, and therefore most played coy to try to get him intrigued, sometimes including with the chocolate little notes he never read. It never worked. Not that being direct and bold would have worked either.
Akihiko observes the peony he received]
I don't really get the interest. It's not like I was going out there to try to find anything...
[Akihiko sure is blushing because really, it's not all that hard to get him flustered. Like to distract Yves and try to hide the way that praise made him a tad self-conscious, he just takes the nearest thing -- some plushie he won from the arcade crane game just today and he had left around here when talking to Gamaliel earlier -- and shoves it into Yves' hand]
That's enough reciprocation. Happy Valentine's.
[Yeah, he panicked a little and just rushed to do whatever it took to keep Yves from Perceiving him more, capital P]
[ somewhere in the new areas, you might encounter a familiar face—sort of! yves is looking around with curiosity, but his face is... maskless? where there is normally half a mask, there is just clear, umblemished skin. though the more you look at him, you might realize that his eyes are... different. the center of his pupil has an unnatural cyan glow to it. he approaches you with an unrecognizing gaze, seemingly panicked ]
—Excuse me! Have you seen Adolphe? Brunette, about this tall, as surly as anything?
[Sorry for taking a while to reply -- university has me by the neck.
There are so many things off with Yves Akihiko isn't sure how to reply at first. Is this related to the effect of the week...? And, more importantly: Akihiko can't just stare at Yves and not give some kind of response!]
...did you ask Proust already? We can go find him.
[Akihiko was so caught off-guard his immediate reaction was to try to get guidance from Lucas by taking Yves along for such a talk. Akihiko normally isn't one to sidestep something awkward or potentially painful, but at the same time there are sooooo many things going on with Yves right now it's hard to know what to tackle first!]
It's true we get along and I think he's a good friend, and I like spending time with him, but...to say we could be an interesting couple is exaggerating.
[Honestly, Dana, I do think Akihiko and Laurence would work and I approve of Yves' thought. Sure is unfortunate that neither of Akihiko nor Laurence is the sort to make any sort of jump to that, haha]
It's not Friendship is the basis of the best relationships, isn't it? Think of the understanding and the sweetness of being with someone who already knows you It's comforting, right?
My dear friend You are a very charming young man And I do not think for even a second You would notice if someone had romantic intentions toward you Please become more self-aware for your sake and theirs
[Takes a while for Akihiko to respond because he bristled at the (very accurate even though Akihiko is in denial) accusation he's not self-aware! But then a thought crosses his mind, and he sends a response]
Is this some obtuse way of trying to hint Laurence has romantic intentions toward me?
[That's how this conversation started, after all! Was he supposed to figure something out about Laurence and this is some way to try to break that to him? Well, no harm in asking, he supposes]
Fine. I will. I was already intending to do what Elysia said about facing my feelings, so I guess this is part of that.
[His feelings in general about being more perceptive about stuff, not his feelings directly about Laurence, but his message sure didn't make that clear]
[ okay yves is a recluse but he does try to visit every person who gets voted for on saturday. he shows up with two pillows as well as a thermos of hot chocolate. he offers the pillow out to akihiko between the bars so he can get comfortable, and then the thermos ]
And I still think you should rethink that, but you said it: you're you.
[Akihiko takes the thermos, holding it like something warm is really welcome right now]
...I had never come to visit anyone who ended up here. I intended to begin doing that this week, but when I decided that I didn't think I'd be the one ending up here.
That's what I'm still trying to figure out. When did it start? I have heard how everyone possessed feels like, but I just can't seem to find the same kind of indifference and anger in myself.
[Probably because having to face himself and recognize to himself that he actually did this on purpose scares him more. He's in denial]
I heard what was said about Dojima today during the trial. Maybe it was something like that -- I was having thoughts about the apples for a couple weeks already.
A couple weeks but... would you be able to resist the urge to kill someone for so long? I've heard it normally taking hold suddenly during the week, and then maybe it goes dormant after but...
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
weekend 0 saturday
though he's over at the outfit store now, admiring all the different types of clothes. wow. ]
There's so many styles... How fun!
[ glancing over when he sees akihiko enter ] Ah, it's my beef bowl friend! Looking for some new fashion?
no subject
Akihiko strolled in with purpose. He hadn't expected to see someone, but it's not like he has anything to hide]
Pretty much! I need a few outfits, bandages for the hands, decent gloves, maybe a good coat. Since we don't need money right now, I plan to take full advantage of that.
[He already bought so much food, you wouldn't believe. Akihiko has never been strapped for cash, back in his world, but right now he's free to just get all he needs without any worries!]
no subject
Oh? Then I think this calls for a fashion show!
Let’s find some of these and then see your best strut!
no subject
[Wow this little trip to the clothing store is turning into something else! He didn't see this coming. A fashion show? Catwalks and...wait what?]
Wait, how does this all work?
no subject
Oh, I'm just teasing unless you want to show off for real! In which case, I welcome it. It can be fun to pretend to be a model for a bit, right?
no subject
[So what's the point, really? In the end, Yves and everyone else will end up seeing his new outfits.
But despite that, Akihiko shrugs]
Sure. I'm fine with that. No pictures, though.
[He probably won't strut all over the place, but there's no harm in Yves getting to have some fun. In the end, what matters to Akihiko is that he gets out of this place with some new clothes]
no subject
Then let's see it, my friend!
no subject
As far as fashion choice goes, that's pretty plain...but he makes it look good. Too bad that his fashion variety seems really limited, haha. Looks like he's not the kind of guy who gets adventurous with this sort of thing, at least without prodding from someone else]
Can't go wrong with this.
no subject
Ohh, very classic.
[ but - ]
Have you thought about snazzying it up with a scarf? A watch?
no subject
This one seems good.
[Nah -- red accessory on top of something red? That's very redundant]
no subject
[ perfectly complimentary - but yves will look around for another option... and he comes back with a dark gray scarf, soft to the touch ]
How about trying this one though? I think it'll match your slacks, and won't compete against your sweater!
no subject
[Hell yeah, looking good!]
I'm not used to paying much attention to clothes. Normally I just go with what feels comfortable enough.
[And he always looks good because the Persona 3 character designers are competent]
week 1 monday
Akihiko! Isn't this place fun? Do you want a flower?
[ he'll pluck one from the bouquet - a pink peony ]
This one suits you, I think.
no subject
no subject
[ like aT ALL? ]
no subject
...I mean, I haven't tried to find anyone. And also it's not like anyone has shown interest in me in that way, anyway.
[Akihiko, unfortunately, is wrong. Plenty of people have. He just is absolutely oblivious and hopeless about it. It's not for nothing when you're playing as the female protagonist trying to romance Akihiko takes like three or four different flags throughout his social link in order for him to even notice he's feeling different when hanging out with you, and even then he can't figure out it's love until he gets told that to his face, haha]
no subject
[ he's just being outright surprised, he won't bother to hide it ]
Were you focused on other things?
no subject
[He seems largely indifferent]
no subject
hold on ]
You'd just - get a lot of chocolate? From... where exactly?
no subject
[Everyone with a passing crush on Akihiko Sanada knew how aloof he is, and therefore most played coy to try to get him intrigued, sometimes including with the chocolate little notes he never read. It never worked. Not that being direct and bold would have worked either.
Akihiko observes the peony he received]
I don't really get the interest. It's not like I was going out there to try to find anything...
no subject
[ okay.
he places a hand on akihiko's shoulder and very directly: ]
My friend, I think you're popular.
no subject
[He's not trying to be popular, why would he be?]
I get why boxing scouts are interested in headhunting me or fellow athletes want to know me, but I don't see why I'd be popular for anyone else.
[It's not even humility, hah, he's just...kind of awkward, in an endearing way]
no subject
Because people like attractive, kind young men. Which I do think you fall into the category for. [ like does recognize like ]
You don't need to reciprocate it if you don't want to... but I thought I should bring you up to speed on the situation just in case.
no subject
[Akihiko sure is blushing because really, it's not all that hard to get him flustered. Like to distract Yves and try to hide the way that praise made him a tad self-conscious, he just takes the nearest thing -- some plushie he won from the arcade crane game just today and he had left around here when talking to Gamaliel earlier -- and shoves it into Yves' hand]
That's enough reciprocation. Happy Valentine's.
[Yeah, he panicked a little and just rushed to do whatever it took to keep Yves from Perceiving him more, capital P]
no subject
so cute and hilarious
yves will just take it, surprised into laughter but pleased nonetheless!! he'll go ahead and just make the stuffed animal do a little wave... ]
Happy Valentine's, Akihiko! Thank you. I love it.
week 2, monday
—Excuse me! Have you seen Adolphe? Brunette, about this tall, as surly as anything?
[ uh oh ]
no subject
There are so many things off with Yves Akihiko isn't sure how to reply at first. Is this related to the effect of the week...? And, more importantly: Akihiko can't just stare at Yves and not give some kind of response!]
...did you ask Proust already? We can go find him.
[Akihiko was so caught off-guard his immediate reaction was to try to get guidance from Lucas by taking Yves along for such a talk. Akihiko normally isn't one to sidestep something awkward or potentially painful, but at the same time there are sooooo many things going on with Yves right now it's hard to know what to tackle first!]
week 4, tuesday
no subject
[Well now Akihiko is glad he asked Yves to not say his name in a pairing]
no subject
no subject
[Honestly, Dana, I do think Akihiko and Laurence would work and I approve of Yves' thought. Sure is unfortunate that neither of Akihiko nor Laurence is the sort to make any sort of jump to that, haha]
no subject
Friendship is the basis of the best relationships, isn't it?
Think of the understanding and the sweetness of being with someone who already knows you
It's comforting, right?
no subject
[All the different ships for Akihiko in the fandom, golly]
no subject
What's stopping you?
no subject
[Like hell you would know, buddy]
no subject
You are a very charming young man
And I do not think for even a second
You would notice if someone had romantic intentions toward you
Please become more self-aware for your sake and theirs
no subject
Is this some obtuse way of trying to hint Laurence has romantic intentions toward me?
[That's how this conversation started, after all! Was he supposed to figure something out about Laurence and this is some way to try to break that to him? Well, no harm in asking, he supposes]
no subject
That was still just my guess that it'd be cute for you two to get together
Just a heads up to maybe think about it more in general
no subject
[His feelings in general about being more perceptive about stuff, not his feelings directly about Laurence, but his message sure didn't make that clear]
week 4, post-trial
Hi.
no subject
[Wow, you come bearing helpful gifts! That's unexpected. Akihiko takes them, feeling awkward]
You didn't have to bring this.
no subject
I told you I still care about you, didn't I?
no subject
[Akihiko takes the thermos, holding it like something warm is really welcome right now]
...I had never come to visit anyone who ended up here. I intended to begin doing that this week, but when I decided that I didn't think I'd be the one ending up here.
no subject
... well, it's always a mixed conversation.
How are you feeling?
no subject
[More like he feels the lowest he has felt in a long time]
no subject
When did you start feeling strange? How did it feel?
no subject
[Probably because having to face himself and recognize to himself that he actually did this on purpose scares him more. He's in denial]
I heard what was said about Dojima today during the trial. Maybe it was something like that -- I was having thoughts about the apples for a couple weeks already.
no subject
A couple weeks but... would you be able to resist the urge to kill someone for so long? I've heard it normally taking hold suddenly during the week, and then maybe it goes dormant after but...
Only if that person isn't... voted for.