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TAKUMI

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[botamochi]

[ FUCK. He shouldn't have responded. ]

what are you talking about? you come to my house like

almost every day, Makoto...

[splasher]

yeah, back in middle school...

[botamochi]

right. well, that explains a lot of things.

why did you stop coming over? my family likes you and all...

[splasher]

i like you and your family too! i just got busy
dad hurt his back and i've been having to put more hours at the shop
you know him... refuses to hire extra help since it's a small business

[botamochi]

understandable.

it sounds like old man Tachibana hasn't changed. i kind of wish my mom was a little more like him. she wants some young employees to bring people around our age in, even though my siblings work there. you would think we're young enough, but we're not "hip". either way, i hope he's doing all right. make sure he doesn't overextend himself.

also, if you guys need some help, i can make some time.

[splasher]

wwwww she's saying you're getting older and boring basically
i can give you some lessons on how to be hip

i'll let dad know you send him best wishes. do you think we'll have those embarrassing family dinners again if we tell our parents about each other?

1/2

[botamochi]

do you want to die?

[botamochi]

i hope not. those were horrible. i don't need us all to reminisce about when we were kids and the stupid things we did. i almost died when she brought up the dolls and cardboard castle.

[splasher]

the memories are flooding back
death threats and all

hey uh... do you wanna hang out sometime?
it'd be nice to see auntie again
how is she anyway? and your siblings?

1/3

[botamochi]

aside from the death threats, forget everything else. thanks.

yeah. i would love to. it depends on what day and time. i've been pretty busy, so we should schedule ahead.

[botamochi]

[ WAIT THAT SOUNDS DESPERATE ]

not love

i meant like

i would like to hang out sometime

[botamochi]

also, she's doing great as always, blinding me with her optimism and cheerfulness. i'm starting to wonder if i need glasses? my family is doing fine, though i haven't been in contact with one of my siblings since they're just as busy with this competition or something.

wait why are you asking me when you can just come to our house?

[splasher]

there's nothing embarrassing about sounding desperate

[calling you out you tsundere piece of shit]

i thought it'd be polite to ask for permission to drop in and not do so unannounced, that's all
since it's been a while

[botamochi]

[ It takes him a while to respond. Maybe he's busy. Maybe he's just trying to fathom this roast. ]

hey, Makoto...

where are you right now?

[ Yes, he completely ignored everything else. ]

[splasher]

uh on my way to the basketball court
why?

[he fears]

[botamochi]

looks like i caught myself a lucky break. i'm free now, so

i'll see you there.

[ HE BETTER FEAR ]

[splasher]

wait why are you coming

[botamochi]

i thought you wanted to hang out?

why are you so suspicious?

[splasher]

shouldn't i be afraid that you're going to try and scare me, or worse?

[botamochi]

why would i do that?

you're my precious childhood friend, Makoto. it's not like you've done anything to deserve it.

[splasher]

i can always tell your sister you're bullying me

[botamochi]

[ DON'T... ]

i haven't done anything you big baby

[splasher]

right right! never involve hinoka-san

[we're gonna roll with that name until proven wrong...]

it'll be cool to play some basketball together with you though

[botamochi]

tbh, i think you should be more worried about Hinoka than me. haven't you been suplexed by her?

[ PLUS, you're bullying him. ]

i'm a bit out of shape, but i'll try. go easy on me, okay?

[splasher]

she taught me so much about how cruel the world could be
and how much stronger girls are
since you asked nicely. we'll just shoot some hoops