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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · May 27

//I just came back but it doesn’t look like it :(

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · May 26

//I don’t know how active the scene is (and I’m still a bit busy so my replies may be scarce for now) but if anyone wants to start something

Like ❤️ this post for a starter :)

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · May 26

//Sorry for vanishing again! I had to put my head down and get through the last quarter of college, but I’m basically set to graduate next month! I’ll try to be on regularly now, but I’m happy to be back, I missed rping ;~;

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 10

If you really want to, it should be safe to eat some.

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 10

“It’s only in weather like this is miss having l-long hair… oh! I’ll try it on!”

She takes the helmet, and at least it feels like it fits well enough. It’s not wiggling around or constricting air flow at least. There is still a part of prep that she doesn’t get…

“What are the t-trash bags for?”

Touko Fukawa @toukofukawa.bsky.social · Jan 3

Touko's found herself in similar, with high snowboots and gloves. she's also found a couple of skate helmets and is working on cutting a few holes in some black trash bags.

"Almost done! you wanna try on this helmet to make sure it fits you right?"

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 3

She smiles watching Touko leave before standing to get ready. Fixing up her bandages was quick, so there was hopefully no rush to pick out some nice heavier clothes.

A simple wool sweater and jeans would be fine, and a scarf would keep her warm.

“I’m ready when you are!”

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 10

Hopefully a smile is enough to convey that it’s a compliment to be normal. But they’re supposed to be helping each other still…

“If you ever want to talk about a-anything related to it all, I can at least be sympathetic and understanding. Or just have small talk too!”

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 10

“I know. It’s… um, I understand.”

At least she’s pretty sure she understands. At least as far as acting differently from circumstances.

“I don’t think you’re mean or a-anything now though! A little concerning health wise, but everyone is, so that’s normal too!”

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · Jan 3

was honest with him...It's only fair, right? He takes a deep breath.

"Eheh...yeah...I...kinda tried to be mean, or...act like it. For a while I mean...It...it kept me safe, y'know?" He hopes she understands. Doesn't have to explain too much further.

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 10

//I meant maybe tonight! I’ll try to do a few before I go to sleep, and I promise 1000x I’ll do some tomorrow too!!

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 9

//I’ll get to replies tomorrow morning because I am very tiered right now, sorry.

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 9

//I am so sorry for being unresponsive for the past few days! I just started a new college quarter so I’ve been getting my things collected for new courses!

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 3

“This is so t-thoughtful… you’re very perceptive. T-Thank you.”

She put it back in the box, before pocketing it all. She couldn’t stop herself from smiling and blushing quite a bit.

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 3

“W-Wow! Thank you Komaeda!”

Even beyond just working, being able to tie her hair up when it’s hot was necessary! Nobody else would ever see the decorations, but it was so much better than just using hair ties.

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 3

B-Because having my b-blood literally boil isn’t a memory I enjoy.

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 3

It’s still really embarrassing to say it out loud, even with confirmation that they are friends. A nervous laugh helps a bit, but maybe shifting the attention might work better…

“Y-You’re a lot nicer than I thought when we f-first met.”

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 3

“O-Okay…”

She uses the back of her hands to wipe away the tears before facing him again. Having him be so honest about it was a relief, and especially having him be so… normal about it too.

“Mhm, you have to come to me. But, um… t-thank you for being my friend, Kazuichi… ehehe…”

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · Jan 2

He huffs, now flushing a bit in embarrassment, as his pride kicks in.

"Or if I get sick or hurt or somethin' I guess...since you told me I need to tell you that...I guess." He's still stubborn about that, and it shows. But he's trying to console her, so he returns to that.

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 3

It is, but it’s awful! But I’m n-not surprised you enjoy it…

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 3

She smiles watching Touko leave before standing to get ready. Fixing up her bandages was quick, so there was hopefully no rush to pick out some nice heavier clothes.

A simple wool sweater and jeans would be fine, and a scarf would keep her warm.

“I’m ready when you are!”

Touko Fukawa @toukofukawa.bsky.social · Jan 2

"Hell yeah!! You're the Best Mikan! Ill make sure we get this as safe as possible!"

Lil jumps!!! She's so happy.

"Dont worry, I need time to get bundled up! Also find some helmets and trash bags..."

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 2

“I’ll come, but I need some time to get ready, sorry…”

She’d spent her time thinking fidgeting with the frayed bandages on her arm. It’d need to be reapplied before anything, and heavier clothes were probably necessary.

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 3

I-

It’s your fault either of u-us know!

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 2

Y-You know… it’s not often a person gets to s-survive dying.

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 2

explaining everything was… difficult, but she’s supposed to be honest with friends.

“Sorry I’m r-ruining this. I just… you didn’t w-want more then the hug…”

She tries to get a glance and his body language without being spotted.

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 2

She’s reluctant to end the embrace, but she’d never dream of not letting him go. Once he checks in on her, Mikan looks away and hides her eyes with an arm.

“I-I am… I’m okay… sorry.”

At least she feels fine, aside from being beyond embarrassed. Trying to put into words what happened without

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 @soudakazuichi.bsky.social · Jan 1

good friend. I'm glad to have you around."

He hums lightly, giving one last little squeeze before gently pulling back. It's then he notices her crying. His brow scrunches up in concern. "You uh...okay?" He can get pretty emotional too, so he understands a bit. But he wants to be sure.

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 2

“I’ll come, but I need some time to get ready, sorry…”

She’d spent her time thinking fidgeting with the frayed bandages on her arm. It’d need to be reapplied before anything, and heavier clothes were probably necessary.

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 2

“I… I…”

It’s dangerous, but since she won’t be alone, it’ll be manageable if they never go at the same time. She’d wanted to try it since she was a kid, but now there was shame to that desire.

Touko Fukawa @toukofukawa.bsky.social · Jan 1

"I dont know! Ive never been!"

sparkles in her eyes. She's a kid, deep in her heart. and also literally, DID is a devolpmental disorder.

"I imagine it could be made safer by a helmet and doing it penguin-style, but do you wanna go?"

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 1

“Y-Yes! I am feeling better!”

She was sitting on the edge of her bed, but shot up to attention when Touko appeared.

“I haven’t… sorry. It’s not that safe though, right?”

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Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 2

She deliberate in how to unwrap it, trying to cause the least damage.

//I’m so sorry about how long this took me!

Mikan Tsumiki @byebye0uchies.bsky.social · Jan 2

“Um… if it’s r-really okay for me to have it, I’d like it.”

She carefully takes it from him, holding it like the wrapping paper tearing would make it explode. Not that she thought it would, she’d like to think she’s on better terms with Komaeda than most of their classmates.

“Thank you Komaeda…”

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