I wanted to apologize for the rudeness of one of my hosts on your network post. I know very well that business and personal lives are not to be mixed, but when I see such rude behavior I still cannot help but to feel some guilt since I consider you a friend. As you may know from your experience as a musician, being a public figure can be difficult, as if we should always be on our best behaviour, but I know how harsh and difficult he chooses to be regardless of that. I wanted to check in to make sure you're doing okay.
Well. Kind of. It was apparently all some kind of misunderstanding and I might have given off the wrong idea so that's something I'm a little concerned about 😢
But I hope you aren't too disappointed in him! It was partly my fault for not having the whole story...
Mistakes happen, and your intentions were pure! No one can fault you for that! And if anyone does, well, that's on them for judging you and assuming things about you that are simply untrue!
I hope you won't be too hard on yourself over a simple mistake, my young friend!
[Ah? Jyushi wasn't expecting this. He blinks, trying to see if he's mistaking somebody else for Ichiro but no, it's him. Is there something he's turning into a misunderstanding? This could be a friendly hangout...
And that's okay!]
I'm busy all day Monday, from 11-7 on Tuesday, 8-2 on Wednesday, 8-11 and 5-10 on Thursday, 6 to about midnight on Friday, 7-1 on Saturday and all day Sunday. But I could make time for you! Did you want to do something?
[It's another Friday night concert successfully come and gone, and Phoenix Roost is winding down. Rei is putting away the night's records while Jyushi finishes up resetting the AV, but he pauses at the office door, turning to look at his young employee.]
Jyushi-kun. Come here a second.
[Avalon is pretty weird. Acting like a knight in shining armor is a little too polished a role for Rei to play, but the goodwill that comes with it does sometimes yield dividends. This time he'd been given a magic item... And after the shitshow that was catching Ichiro doing stupid hero bullshit all by his lonesome, well... can't be too careful. Better hand it off to his dumbass kid.
But Ichiro has his pride. (And Rei has his habits.)]
You're pretty well-versed in those star sign things, right?
[Jyushi may have feelings for someone else, much more than just the crush he had on Rei, it doesn't mean that attraction to Rei is gone. He's still a handsome older man and so Rei asks him to come over? He's quick to stop what he's doing and go over to Rei.]
Ah, yes, Rei-san. I am. Or should I say...Aquarius-san? [Hehe, he's so silly sometimes.]
Ha ha! So that's mine, is it. [The bigger shock is that Jyushi remembered his boss's birthday in the first place! Guess Rosho and Sasara were noisy enough about it.]
Well, good. Here. [Rei strolls to his desk, unlocking the top drawer and pulling out a small jewelry box, which he offers to Jyushi. Inside is a slim bracelet, plain except for a few sparkling inlaid gems.] Got this thank-you gift from a local client. Said the protective magic works best with Leos.
[They absolutely did not say that.]
Obviously[???], I'm not a Leo. And I asked, but neither of my boys are, either. Maybe you know someone who is? Hitoya, maybe?
[This year, living in their new and spacious abode, it's much easier for Hitoya to deliver Jyushi's gift discreetly. He gives it to the butler to leave in Jyushi's room, somewhere he'll find it easily whenever he wakes up or is getting ready.
It's a small package wrapped in silver paper that does little to bely magnitude of the gift inside. A complete collection of music from Jyushi's favorite band back home, Gods and Dreams are Fake.
The card is written with a little more flourish than usual.]
Happy Birthday, Jyushi. Twenty years old huh? Your first drink is on me the next time you have a free night.
[Jyushi is still getting used to the large layout of this castle. There's times where he forgets the right hall that Hitoya's office is in but he is running, trying to find him once he opens the gift.
He had opened a few doors, trying to remember where Hitoya's office was with a 'Hitoya-san?!'. By the time he does find Hitoya's office, he's out of breath but overjoyed when he sees Hitoya.]
Hitoya-san! How did you...? I haven't heard them in a year and...! Thank you so much!
Anything you give me is more than enough, even if it's just your company. I'm always glad to get to know you over and over! Thank you for thinking of me.
Your friend, Jyushi Aimono
[There is a pink carnation attached, meaning gratitude.]
[What do you mean, confessing your feelings and asking to be Jyushi's boyfriend doesn't count as an early birthday gift??
In all seriousness though. It's not much, but Ichiro drops by with a homemade Chocolate Gateau (French style!) raspberries arranged on top like a flower, as delicately as he could manage. He also got a bouquet for Jyushi and, since Hitoya didn't elaborate on what he meant by "pig," a matching mini bouquet made of all edible flowers and treats for Elizabeth.]
[Jyushi will never get used to be called on like some young lord. Sure, Hitoya is a lord but Jyushi isn't one. Still, the ghosts of the castle treat him like one. So when they let him know his paramour is here, he's just a little taken aback.
But that's all but forgotten when he sees Ichiro standing there, his eyes lighting up from the bouquet which is what his eyes see first.]
[ Jyushi will have a special package delivery which includes a card along with an assortmentofgifts.
The card will read as follows: ]
"Its hard to believe that you've already reached another birthday. It seems like only yesterday that you turned nineteen. What they say about time going by fast seems to be true then, right? I hope Hitoya does something special for you this time as well. I think its deserved. Take care of yourself and enjoy this special day, one out of many.
[On the first day, there'd been a mission to focus on. On the second, Hitoya had tried to make do by staying in. Now on the third, she has to accept she needs the help.
That's where Jyushi comes in.] Could use a hand with something if you're free.
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I wanted to apologize for the rudeness of one of my hosts on your network post. I know very well that business and personal lives are not to be mixed, but when I see such rude behavior I still cannot help but to feel some guilt since I consider you a friend. As you may know from your experience as a musician, being a public figure can be difficult, as if we should always be on our best behaviour, but I know how harsh and difficult he chooses to be regardless of that. I wanted to check in to make sure you're doing okay.
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Well. Kind of. It was apparently all some kind of misunderstanding and I might have given off the wrong idea so that's something I'm a little concerned about 😢
But I hope you aren't too disappointed in him! It was partly my fault for not having the whole story...
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Mistakes happen, and your intentions were pure! No one can fault you for that! And if anyone does, well, that's on them for judging you and assuming things about you that are simply untrue!
I hope you won't be too hard on yourself over a simple mistake, my young friend!
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Pwesents!
Jyushi is gifted a brooch, an intricate little silver thing which shapes itself into flowers and thorns, pretty but glamorous and dramatic.
it seems like the kind of thing he'd wear, she thinks. )
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hey jyushi are you busy this week?
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And that's okay!]
I'm busy all day Monday, from 11-7 on Tuesday, 8-2 on Wednesday, 8-11 and 5-10 on Thursday, 6 to about midnight on Friday, 7-1 on Saturday and all day Sunday. But I could make time for you! Did you want to do something?
[Have fun with that schedule.]
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yeah i was wondering if you wanted to go out sometime this week. there's this thing called camecon
it sounds fun.
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Jyushi-kun. Come here a second.
[Avalon is pretty weird. Acting like a knight in shining armor is a little too polished a role for Rei to play, but the goodwill that comes with it does sometimes yield dividends. This time he'd been given a magic item... And after the shitshow that was catching Ichiro doing stupid hero bullshit all by his lonesome, well... can't be too careful. Better hand it off to his dumbass kid.
But Ichiro has his pride. (And Rei has his habits.)]
You're pretty well-versed in those star sign things, right?
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Ah, yes, Rei-san. I am. Or should I say...Aquarius-san? [Hehe, he's so silly sometimes.]
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Well, good. Here. [Rei strolls to his desk, unlocking the top drawer and pulling out a small jewelry box, which he offers to Jyushi. Inside is a slim bracelet, plain except for a few sparkling inlaid gems.] Got this thank-you gift from a local client. Said the protective magic works best with Leos.
[They absolutely did not say that.]
Obviously[???], I'm not a Leo. And I asked, but neither of my boys are, either. Maybe you know someone who is? Hitoya, maybe?
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birthday gift for the birthday adult
It's a small package wrapped in silver paper that does little to bely magnitude of the gift inside. A complete collection of music from Jyushi's favorite band back home, Gods and Dreams are Fake.
The card is written with a little more flourish than usual.]
Happy Birthday, Jyushi. Twenty years old huh? Your first drink is on me the next time you have a free night.
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He had opened a few doors, trying to remember where Hitoya's office was with a 'Hitoya-san?!'. By the time he does find Hitoya's office, he's out of breath but overjoyed when he sees Hitoya.]
Hitoya-san! How did you...? I haven't heard them in a year and...! Thank you so much!
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Happy birthday my young friend! I hope you have the very best birthday ever!
Hifumi✨
[ooc: Gift list one, two, three, four, five]
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Hifumi-san,
Thank you! Your gifts were just as thoughtful as you! Every time I write in my new diary, I will think of you.
With gratitude,
Jyushi Aimono
[There is a pink carnation attached, meaning gratitude.]
happy bday to jyushi /_\
I'm glad to meet you and I'm sorry for not remembering anything from before.
It's not much, but please accept this, especially as a token of my thanks for your help.
[ Said gift is a lace handkerchief with his initials embroidered. ]
I hope we can become friends again.
- Doppo
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Doppo-san,
Anything you give me is more than enough, even if it's just your company. I'm always glad to get to know you over and over! Thank you for thinking of me.
Your friend,
Jyushi Aimono
[There is a pink carnation attached, meaning gratitude.]
birthday boy! birthday boyf!?
In all seriousness though. It's not much, but Ichiro drops by with a homemade Chocolate Gateau (French style!) raspberries arranged on top like a flower, as delicately as he could manage. He also got a bouquet for Jyushi and, since Hitoya didn't elaborate on what he meant by "pig," a matching mini bouquet made of all edible flowers and treats for Elizabeth.]
birthday pig?! ichiro gotta meet Amanda
But that's all but forgotten when he sees Ichiro standing there, his eyes lighting up from the bouquet which is what his eyes see first.]
Ah, Ichiro-san! You shouldn't have!
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The card will read as follows: ]
"Its hard to believe that you've already reached another birthday. It seems like only yesterday that you turned nineteen. What they say about time going by fast seems to be true then, right? I hope Hitoya does something special for you this time as well. I think its deserved. Take care of yourself and enjoy this special day, one out of many.
From your friend, Tsutsujimori Rosho"
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That's where Jyushi comes in.] Could use a hand with something if you're free.
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