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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Sept 7, 2023 2:55:32 GMT
[Chapter 1 - Requested by Yutaro]
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Post by Joker on Sept 7, 2023 22:02:27 GMT
Yutaro was by himself in the kitchen, gathering ingredients to make something.
"Now... Which flavor should I make them?" He says to himself.
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 7, 2023 23:19:26 GMT
Ava practically skips into the kitchen since she’s extra like that and has her image to keep up, only to freeze in the middle of the room when she clocks Yutaro.
“Ah…shit. Of all people it had to be him…”
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Post by Joker on Sept 7, 2023 23:42:20 GMT
Yu freezes like a deer in headlights once he hears Ava's voice. He hesitates for a moment, unsure if he should ignore her or say something.
"Um..."
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 7, 2023 23:45:25 GMT
Ava almost looks hurt, for a moment, and then tries to shake it off and put on a disinterested front as she walks towards the fridge and swings it open, rummaging through it and avoiding looking over at the boy.
"I'm not here to steal your lunch money or something, Jesus... gimme a sec and I'll be outta your way."
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Post by Joker on Sept 8, 2023 2:10:37 GMT
"You're right, I'm sorry." Yu says, turning around to face Ava. "I shouldn't have assumed you were here to give me a hard time."
"We're going to be here for a long time. I don't want to argue if it can be avoided."
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 8, 2023 2:35:20 GMT
The shortie bumps the fridge door closed with her hip after pulling out one of those party platter of assorted vegetables with a little cup of ranch in the middle, of all things, a tub of greek yogurt and package of feta cheese perched precariously on top of it.
"Good. Whatever. I don't..." Ava deflates like a balloon as she peels her tray of cold veggies open and promptly tosses the ranch into the trash, "I don't want to fight with you, either."
Probably realizing that sounds like bullshit coming from her mouth, she continues, "Listen, it may be hard to believe, because, I mean, look at me- but when you called me a bully, and said all that shit before... I might understand what you've been through a little more than you might think, alright? So I'm not gonna pick on you, and I'm sorry for saying your dyejob looked like piss..."
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Post by Joker on Sept 8, 2023 22:35:40 GMT
"Apology accepted." Yu smiles slightly. He seems curious about what Ava mentioned, but doesn't press the issue.
"I've seen first hand what bullying can do to someone, both to myself and other people. That's why I spoke so harshly back there. I don't want anyone to experience it."
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 8, 2023 23:03:19 GMT
"You and me, both..." Is muttered under her breath, but not quiet enough that Yutaro and the cameras couldn't pick up on it. Wink.
Ava doesn't return Yu's smile, but she's not scowling and bitching at him, so, close enough honestly. She plucks a baby carrot from the veggie tray and takes a bite of it, holding it between her lips like one of Raphael's cigarettes as she goes to get a spoon.
"So-" There's a pause as she rolls the tiny carrot into her mouth and chews, "What were you doing before I walked in?"
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Post by Joker on Sept 9, 2023 19:20:00 GMT
"Oh, I uh, was planning on making some muffins or something to share with everyone." Yu admitted, a little embarrassed. "But I wasn't sure what flavor to make them..."
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 9, 2023 20:00:28 GMT
“How sweet…” Ava says, with not even a smidge of the sass or sarcasm that’s usually laced into her tone.
“I don’t mean to dunk all over your parade, or anything, but-“ There’s a long gap as she eats a cucumber slice from the tray, then starts mixing up the greek yogurt and feta, “I don’t really eat stuff like muffins.”
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Post by Joker on Sept 9, 2023 23:07:00 GMT
"I can try making something you'd eat too, if you want me to." Yu suggested. "I guess I should've asked what everyone would've liked first in case anyone had any dietary restrictions."
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 9, 2023 23:25:50 GMT
Ava genuinely looks a little touched at Yutaro’s offer and simple gesture of making something just for her.
“You don’t have to go that far… just like, put mine in a bag and write my name on it, and I’ll eat it on my next cheat day.”
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Post by Joker on Sept 10, 2023 1:16:33 GMT
Yu nods. "Okay, I can do that. What flavor do you want then?"
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 10, 2023 2:05:19 GMT
Ava thinks on it for a couple seconds too long as she dips a baby carrot in whatever it was she concocted by dumping feta cheese into the entire tub of greek yogurt.
"Chocolate chip? That'd probably be a good flavor for everyone, too."
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Post by Joker on Sept 10, 2023 4:53:13 GMT
"Perfect! It's hard to go wrong with chocolate chip."
Yu grabs the chocolate chips from a pantry or something and starts preparing to make them.
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 10, 2023 6:27:26 GMT
The redhead starts to brutally rip apart a stalk of cauliflower into even smaller chunks like a sadistic maniac and dip them into her self-made sauce. Thankfully, she finishes chewing before she asks, "So, you do a lot of baking at home, or something? Part of some kinda home ec. club at your school?"
She asks nonchalantly, the tone in her voice making it sound like she doesn't really give a shit, but, she seems to be waiting expectantly for Yu to respond while popping cherry tomatoes into her mouth.
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Post by Joker on Sept 10, 2023 18:34:46 GMT
"My mother owns a bakery. I help her out there from time to time." Yu answers as he continues to work.
"You're about my age, I think. Are you still in school too? Or do you have a job already?"
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 10, 2023 20:10:15 GMT
Something dark flashes across Ava’s face at Yu’s mention of helping out at the family business, but it passes, and she hums for a second while chewing on some broccoli.
“I graduated like a year or so ago. I just work at a Hot Topic in the mall, now. But I was working there when I was still in school.”
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Post by Joker on Sept 11, 2023 0:51:51 GMT
"I've never heard of Hot Topic before... What kind of store is it?"
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 11, 2023 1:47:17 GMT
Ava seems a little surprised at Yu’s statement, because her only knowledge of Japan and its society and culture comes from anime.
“It’s a clothing store, mostly. Imagine like, everything that Rosemary wears, that’s most of what we sell. Also band shirts, that goth and emo and scene kids would be into. And like, wallets and keychains and posters and stuff. Ooh, and, recently, we’ve started to get some anime merch in stock too. It’s like, totally perfect for me, because that’s kind of like, my thing, in addition to being super cute and charming and fashionable and pretty, that is.”
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Post by Joker on Sept 11, 2023 2:15:45 GMT
“A whole store like that…?” Yu tries to imagine what that would be like. “That sounds a little overwhelming to me. But it also sounds kind of cool too. I think I’d like to check it out sometime.”
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 11, 2023 2:25:44 GMT
Ava flashes a smile and giggles a bit. "If we're not dead when this whole thing is over, I could like, totally get you my employee discount. Or, y'know, just steal stuff for you. I shoplift from my store literally all the time, so it'd be super easy to pick some stuff up for you, too."
...she says all that, forgetting that they're being recorded at all times, and if she does live through this experience she'd definitely be fired for admitting to repeatedly stealing.
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Post by Joker on Sept 11, 2023 23:41:48 GMT
"I-I couldn't ask you to steal for me!" Yu says like a total nerd, because he has morals and stealing is BAD. "But if by some small chance I manage to win the money and we both get out of here, maybe we could go together. I think that'd be fun!"
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 12, 2023 0:20:35 GMT
"God, don't be such a pussy." Ava rolls her eyes at her new friend(?) and continues eating some vegetables or something idk. "What are you, part of the disciplinary committee, or something? Who cares if you steal from big companies like that, it's not like they're gonna miss a couple of pins or a bottle of cleanser. But, yeah... if we both make it out of here I'd be glad to give you a total Ava-brand makeover, and turn you from your... nice. Self. Into a bad bitch like yours truly!"
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Post by Joker on Sept 12, 2023 0:59:32 GMT
"No I'm not part of any com-" Yu begins to say, before realizing it's a joke. "Oh."
He puts the prepared muffins in the oven or something to bake because I don't know shit about baking and don't feel like writing everything out.
"I've already had one makeover before, I guess another one wouldn't be so bad..."
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 12, 2023 1:02:58 GMT
"Ohoho? Really, now?" Ava's energy, as expected, bounces back quickly once the subject she thought was boring and lame is pushed aside. "Who made you over, huh? Girlfriend? Boyfriend? Ex? Your mommy? Do it yourself? No offense to whoever did give you your makeover, but, I can totally do like a hundred times better than they did. I mean, just look at me for the proof."
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Post by Joker on Sept 12, 2023 1:28:51 GMT
"Er... Makeover might've been the wrong word." Yu replies, a bit embarrassed. "It was just my hair dye and piercings. A girl I know named Midori did them, since she wants to be a stylist when she gets older. It was her idea to make me look tougher or something. It mostly just makes everyone avoid me, though..."
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Post by Akkordian on Sept 12, 2023 1:39:21 GMT
This would be the part in the FTE where Yutaro's partner says something like, "Oh! That's really interesting! That sucks that people avoid you, you shouldn't have to deal with that." Etcetera, etcetera.
Ava, on the other hand, nods sagely to indicate that she definitely cares and is listening, and then opens her mouth: "Midori, huh? She cute?"
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Post by Joker on Sept 12, 2023 2:10:36 GMT
"Um... I guess so? She's more like a little sister to me, but from what she tells me she's popular with the boys at her school."
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