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[Natsuru usually tries to give Kyoko her space and not be an overbearing fake mom. Even if it's just because of the weird situation they're in, she cares a lot and wants to be there if Kyoko ever needs her. But she doesn't want to overdo it, especially when it's all some fake arrangement she doesn't even know how the younger girl feels about.

Today, though, she caught a glimpse at the broadcast. The one saying Kyoko has a crush on every boy. She knows for a fact that some of the other "secrets" were lies too, and she's pretty sure that was too. Kyoko's not like Milly, after all. But what if someone believes it? What if the boys believe it and won't leave her alone? Natsuru certainly knows what that's like...

So this time, she'll take the risk and just... check on her. At least as a friend, if not as a fake mom.]

Kyoko-chan?

[The voice calls from outside of the girl's room, along with a soft knock on the door. Is she even home right now...?]

[ It's definitely a trial to figure out how Kyoko really felt about things in general, just because of how agreeable and downright serviceable the younger girl was. One of the few things that was clear on what she actually liked was cooking, as she had been focusing on trying new summer-appropriate meals. Otherwise, it was a little... difficult.

When Natsuru knocks and calls from the other side of the room, Kyoko was sitting on her bed with a recent load of laundry. ]

Natsuru-san?

[ It's a moment before she's up and opening the door. ]

Do you need something?

[Figuring these sorts of things out is definitely one of those areas Natsuru does not excel in. But she hopes they'll connect more over time. ... At least in the meantime, the living arrangement doesn't seem objectionable to anyone involved.

But now she's faced with having to admit why she came to check on her not-daughter. Why is this so awkward?]

N-No, it's nothing like that! I mean... I was just wondering if you saw that broadcast...

[She's doing her best to make it sound perfectly innocent, although she's obviously worried about something.]

Oh, that.

[ As inconsequential as Kyoko's tone was, there was no way for Natsuru to realize what it really meant. Not anything against Natsuru, because she had the distinct disadvantage of having an actress for an assigned daughter. Even more, a daughter that was taught to keep a certain appearance to other people ever since she was young.

Which is why she offers something of a sheepish smile. ]

I think it's hard to miss those broadcasts. I can assure you, however, that the one about me is definitely not true.

[And Natsuru is the exact opposite, showing nearly everything she's feeling whether she even realizes she's feeling it or not. She's gotten better recently, managing to make up for some of her flaws. But the confirmation that Kyoko did see the broadcast pierces right through any filter she might try to put up. And then her reaction...

Before she knows it, Natsuru is looking even more upset.]

That's not what I'm worried about!

[Whoops. Reining that in now, reel it back to a more subdued level of concern.]

I know you're not like that. Or, I think so.

[Kyoko might be largely a big question mark to her, but she still thinks she's sweet and nice. Not the type that'd be all over the boys all the time.]

I guess I just, um... wanted to make sure you were okay. ... If someone said that about me...

[Well, it'd probably be hard to believe, with how obviously she and Sayaka are in love. But before that, if this had happened to her, she'd be freaking out.]

[ Not the type to be all over boys even some of the time. Unless it was part of her role, but that couldn't exactly count as Kyoko being the type. Yet as upset as Natsuru was, Kyoko calmly nodded and went to sit down, leaving the door as an open invitation. ]

It was the type of thing I'd rather avoid, but I was warned that these events can have unpredictable effects.

[ And that's when the calmest of smiles come up, like a waitress that says they'd be glad to bring a replacement or refill to an order. ]

If the rumor turns out to have affected someone's opinion of me, I'll just have to make them understand how it really is.

[Natsuru takes the implied invitation, coming in to sit down next to her 'daughter'. Respectfully spaced, of course... because still not sure how familiar they should be with each other yet. She's impressed at Kyoko's words, but still a little worried. It's one thing to say it and another entirely to have to do it.]

That's good... I guess.

......

It's... I mean, if anyone believes something like this, it can be hard dealing with it.

[That is the voice of experience there. Not exactly the same situation, but she's had to deal with far too many people thinking she'd be interested in them.]

I understand how strong rumors can be. Luckily this is something that's entirely contained within Holly Heights.

[ Which is why she could hold such a calm mind about it. She wouldn't shame her agency or ruin her reputation as an actress or anything like that. ]

I wouldn't worry too much, though. Even if they believed it at first, once I meet with them they'll understand such a thing is impossible and all misunderstandings will be cleared up.

[Wow, Kyoko. She wanted to check on you because she was worried, but now she's really impressed. But... she's had plenty of experience with pushy guys back home, too. As much as she believes Kyoko's conviction, she's not sure she could handle a worst case scenario alone. So while she seems much less worried, she still has to ask...]

How... can you be sure? Some guys don't give up easily.

[Is there something about Kyoko she doesn't know? ~~There are a lot of things she doesn't know about her...~~]

I've handled persistent customers before. I'm sure it won't be any different from that.

[ Growing up in customer service is her true power, apparently. You can handle a lot after dealing with a party of people drunk off of sake. ]

Yeah, but-

[You don't have any powers, what if the guy is that much bigger and stronger and really persistent?!

But... wait, hold on. Dial that back a bit, Natsuru. This isn't home, this is Holly Heights. Most of the guys here are awkward dorks.]

... Never mind. I guess I was getting too worried about nothing.

[Being a not-mom who cares but doesn't want to be pushy is weird. (Though she'd probably be the same way if they were sisters or something, which is a thing she's definitely used to by now. So maybe not as weird as it feels.)]

Not quite nothing.

[ She's not about to completely dismiss Natsuru's concern. What she felt was for a good reason. Kyoko simply didn't want her to be too bothered by it. ]

That I can handle it, as if anyone would actually pursue me, is simply meant to ease that worry.

[Such a self-sufficient daughter! Well, Natsuru doesn't like to meddle too much, so that's fine.]

Alright...

But if you ever did need it, um... I don't want you to feel like you can't ask for help?

[She doesn't even know what she could do. She's just throwing it out there. Kyoko's been really polite and helpful and sweet ever since arriving, but Natsuru still feels a little distance there. Maybe it's just her imagination... this situation isn't really all that different than with Chieri, after all.]

[ Really, Natsuru could probably help with more than either of them realized. Sometimes, people just go a little too far when they don't want to, for lack of a better word, inconvenience those around them. Even if it's clearly stated that they wouldn't be. Essentially, Natsuru was assigned a very problematic 'child', in the most unusual of ways.

It was actually comforting to know that there was someone like that in Kyoko's life. That just had enforced her not wanting to intrude, because the feeling seemed like enough. ]

I understand, Natsuru-san. I appreciate that, really. If things work out, however, that will hopefully not be needed.

[The older girl smiles, a soft and gentle smile. She clearly cares a lot about Kyoko, despite only being together in this situation by random chance. As she's said, she knew someone that supported her when she was new in this place, and it's made her want to emulate that person and be here for others. So as long as Kyoko knows she's here for her... well, that's all she wanted to make sure of.]

Okay...

[As she moves to stand up, her hand brushes Kyoko's briefly, giving a soft squeeze. Accidental or attempt at a reassuring gesture? Either way, she seems a little embarrassed about it.]

Um... I'll leave you alone now, then! I'll be out in the living room if you need anything.

[If they really understand each other as much as it seems, Kyoko should know she's being absolutely sincere about that.]

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Ah, Mikoshiba-san. Just to be sure- You do know that chain letters don't actually work, right? I'm not sure if something about them has changed in Holly Heights, but you don't have to actually send these out to people.

[ Though she's not sure if this is a way that people have fun or not- That's an activity she hasn't really heard of. However Kyoko wanted to be sure that Mikoto knew, and didn't actually worry about being haunted.

Given she had actual voodoo knowledge and literal grudge demons, Kyoko wasn't worried about being haunted.]

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Ah, Mr Landlord... Do these chain letters actually have power to them, or are you doing this because you think it's fun?

eh?? of course i knew that! why wouldn't I know that?!

Then, perhaps you like sending people chain letters?

[ Hey, she doesn't really know what kind of person Mikoto is. ]

Both is more accurate, honestly.

In other words, you thought it would be funny to give them actual power. I understand. Thank you for answering!

Totally. It's the cool thing to do, right??

I'm not exactly the best person to ask what's cool, Mikoshiba-san.

come on you have some sense right?

I never really consider it most of the time, unless it comes up for work. The most that I really know for sure it fashion, but not really anything else. Which doesn't really apply in this case. When it comes to what's considered cool to do, I'd only be able to guess.

ah, yeah i guess those are really different things

Very much so. You really thought I would know what's considered cool?

yeah, i guess i did. dunno why but yeah

Thank you, Mikoshiba-san. It's kind of you to think that!

you're welcome? don't make a big deal out of it

I didn't think that I was making a big deal of it- just that I appreciated it. No one had ever done it before.

huh that's weird you had friends right?

No, not until the past year back home, and the time I've spent here.

you're kidding, right? everyone has friends or at least one

I didn't before that. When the move to Tokyo happened, I was focused on working to afford the apartment and had to avoid revealing how much I knew about a music celebrity I was living with. Before that, they were just really popular in our home town, so everyone despised me because his family took care of me as well.

wow... that was not a story i was prepared for i'm sorry.

It's nothing to be sorry for, really! There's no way that you could have even thought it was possible. What I said wasn't even the full context, but going into proper detail would take longer than a human's endurance is capable of handling.

[ good morning, kyoko! when you check your doorstep, there'll be a prettily dressed floral-print gift bag filled with pale pink tissue paper.

within are a purse and two sets of hair clips.

there's also a small note: ]

miss kyoko,
we've never spoken, but i hope you like any of what i got you.
i've never really shopped for a girl, but i thought it'd suit you.
merry christmas,
your secret santa

[What arrives in Kyoko's mailbox is a neatly-wrapped gift containing a book since Veronica knew the girl was quite crafty, a small box of handmade dark chocolate macarons, and a card with Veronica's loopy cursive:]

My dearest Kyoko,
All the best to you and yours this season.
Enclosed please find a book that I hope will be to your liking.

Sincerely yours,
Veronica

Edited Date: 2015-12-26 05:56 am (UTC)

_{[ Inside of Kyoko's mailbox, she would find a neatly wrapped gift in some festive paper with a small card on the top of it. Inside, she would find a planner along with a few new packets of paper to fit into it since it didn't come with very many to begin with. The attached note had a handwritten message from Rei himself.

Merry Christmas, Mogami-san! Thank you for all of your help with everything that you do, and I hope you have a wonderful day with your family.

-Rei Ryugazaki ]}

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