#the solar eclipse╰┈➤ BLACK MASK HIMARI

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Goro has spent the majority of the day out with his mother, not only bonding with her but letting her know about tonight. She wasn't too pleased with only just now being told this but, she was okay enough with it and even agreed to cooking with him. She even promised to not be as odd as she had been in her previous encounters with Ren for his sake. Which was a worry off his shoulders. By lunch time, they had arrived back home and began to prep for Ren and Masa's arrivals.

When the doorbell rings right as he's finished dressing up nicely yet still casual to some degree, it catches Goro off guard. Ren's earlier than he'd expected. Masa hadn't arrived yet, though he was bound to arrive soon enough considering the time. But disregarding that, he's quick to shout to his mom that he'll get the door so it wasn't so painfully awkward for Ren. Afterall, the transfer student was nervous enough as it is, he didn't need any more reason to be so nervous.

After unlocking it, he opens it to see Ren and of course a smile crosses his expression. " ...Hey. Uh, you look... good. " Smooth Akechi, telling your friend he looks good.

The dinner moment @silver-strings-of-fate​

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“ Not naive, just thought maybe you had a heart underneath you asshole exterior for a moment. And even if I was, this ‘naive woman’ killed you, and that in itself would be an embarrassing statement. “ She scoffs at him, shaking her head.

“ And the easiest way? Not the harder ways? Have you grown soft on me RenRen? “

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“ Tch. I’d say go to hell but you’ve clearly already been there. “ She’s reigning in her volume but she’s still visibly pissed.

“ Why bother him and not me solely? He’s done nothing to you. “

“Have you really become so naive since we last met, Himarin? Whether or not he’s done anything to me is irrelevant. I only care about breaking you, and that brat is the easiest way to do that!”

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Himari at Shido's events with connections of Shido: Ehe~! It's my pleasure to make your acquaintance, I'm Masayoshi's wife, Himari. He truly has quite a lovely choice in friends, especially considering you're one of them~! You're seem so kind and very intriguing~! ☆ﾟ.･｡*

Himari at Shido's Events with Pride!Ren or one of her friends: I want this to be over with already holy shit, these guests are so grating honestly. I'm gonna loose my damn mind.

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It was the night of their graduation... a night Himari has never really been able to forget even to this day. They were hanging out on a roof at the dead of night, nothing but each other and the starry cloudless sky above them all. Sojiro joined in on their private little celebration because he was happy to see them graduate how he did a year ago.

Yukina was ready to go and soar out into the world of artists, already having pleanty of people intrigued and in love with her art, Wakaba already has everything planned out to a T for her future, Sojiro was working on his bachelor's degree, and Yuri... she isn't too sure what she wants to do yet but Himari is certain she'll figure it out soon enough. But they're both aiming to go to the same university which is fun! At least she won't be alone in the coming years as she majors in sociology. She was really looking forward to becoming a forensic criminologist honestly.

She raises her can of soda and taps on it to capture everyone's attention with a wide smile, though she really could've easily said for them to turn their attention to her. But where's the fun in that? And Sojiro rolls his eyes light-heartedly at her, and she sticks her tongue out at him in specific before returning her gaze to everyone. Her gaze lingering on Wakaba for a singular second more than the others.

" Now that all of you are paying attention... I have to say, I'm really proud of us. I mean, look at us! We're on the path to our dreams and we're all going to be here to watch it each other achieve it! So... here's to us being able to leave this fucked up place behind us once and for all! "

A chorus of cheers can be heard from them all, Wakaba seeming to laugh softly at her words and... it makes her heart skip a beat for a moment before she snaps herself out of it. This isn't what tonight needs afterall, this was supposed to be a fun night.

They all clank their drinks together before taking a sip, all laughing and telling stories of their fondest memories from their high school years. It truly was one of Himari's favorite nights for a good amount of time until it just felt painful and bitter. For only two of their friend group remained alive, it was only her and Sojiro now. The two rivals... or rather, friends. Both if one were to be specific.

...It's the quiet nights when she's truly alone with her thoughts that she remembers that none of them really left this fucked up place behind. And it hurts because she remembers how ambitious they all were, how hopeful of the future. And just how quickly it was crushed before their very eyes.

...What a bitter feeling of nostalgia.

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" Pffft- give him time Masa, he's not going to realize those feelings straight away and just kiss her. And when he does, you can the proceed to tease him over it. " She knows Goro hasn't realized shit yet, he's her son. But she also knows he'll figure it out soon enough.

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himari used to love to dance growing up and often danced with her friends during high school and even middle school when they were at one of their houses and not her own. she's really good at any sort of dance, in fact she's notably an adaptable dance partner. she still does love to dance, she just has no reason to unless SOMEONE offers her one. because Shido 'doesn't dance'.

The only other time she can be caught dancing is on her own while cleaning the house or cooking.

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Let the lady be your mom, she is actually mom material and would kill for you. (literally)

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I think something a bit fucked up with himari is that she’d still love her kids even if they killed her, even if they wholeheartedly despised her. That’s how deep her genuine love goes.

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Hotaka Ryo... what a lovely name. It's always nice to match the face to a name, she'll be certain to remember it. Of course she happily follows his lead as he guide the two of them to the place he'd mentioned. Cafés' were always such a nice places from her experiences, so she's always content to be taken to one.

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She takes in the western style of the café and appreciates it's aesthetics as well and it's atmosphere... it's truly no wonder why he liked this place. And he's right, she does like the looks of this place and the feel it gives." I think I so too Hotaka-San... this place has a wonderful atmosphere. "

She of course, orders a crepe to indulge herself for once... it's been awhile since she's treated herself to something she really liked. Afterall, she's more concerned about her son and every day life rather than herself. Upon his question she rubs the back of her neck. " Ah... just, first free day in awhile. Normally my husband is dragging me to do something for his political campaign or some events. And I'm often the one taking care of my child due to the fact my husband is... just too busy for us. He's not home often. So honestly? I'm just relaxing today because someone I trust is taking over looking my baby boy for today which is nice and I have nothing in my schedule from him today. "

She can admits honestly, only the bit about her husband being too busy being a lie. Her husband has plenty of time for them, it's just that he doesn't even attempt to be in the kid's life. He hasn't been involved in her son's life besides when she'd had the child. " I... I guess it wears on me a little more than I realize sometimes, considering you noticed it heh... "

"Hotaka Ryo, and the pleasure's all mine. Now come, I'll lead the way there." And with a kind smile, the inspector begins to lead Himari to this one particular café. It was western style as they usually were, but it was a nice source of comfort for him since he came here to Shibuya. Though, as investigating the Phantom Thieves became more pressing alongside the other issue of those shutdowns, he'd seemed to have less time to go there. ... "And here we are, Akechi-san. I think you'll like this place as much as I do." The crepes here were particularly delicious, but Ryo had to hold himself back from always getting them. This time, he settled for a simple coffee...he'd had better before at some cafe in a little town area he'd accidentally stopped by when on the train for too long, but he couldn't remember the name of it. "So...as long as you're fine with it, do tell me what ails you right now."

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self indulgent drabble, btw this is not an attempt to romanticize himari and her shido at all this is just to explain himari's view of things and what drew her into him initially. along with just explaining things

She was in her first year of University when she met him, her husband, Shido Masayoshi. She wasn't all too open to him when they first met but, after a month or so, he drew her in.

He gave her a sort of affection and seemingly unconditional love that she'd never received in a romantic way. And god, it felt good, it was such a rush. A hot fire of lust and desire, and what she believed at the time was love.

He slowly started to pull her away from any bonds, and make it so she only had time to spend with him without her noticing. That's when things became sour. He became more irritable, and even one time during sex took it too far with chocking and nearly suffocated her. But every time he did that... he come running to her drenching her with apologizes and gifts, saying how much he loves her and how sorry he is.

It was only when she began her second year when she became pregnant, and while knowing he's no good deep down. She still hoped that there was love in there for her, but when she breaks the news to him.. he shatters that hope. Himari begs and pleads desperately for him to consider marriage, for him to please have mercy on their child. And eventually he caves. And he marries her.

The wedding was agony, it wasn't made up of anything she liked and it was painfully snobbish. Nothing like the wedding she'd always dreamed of. What made it worse was that night, he left her all alone while he went to talk to other women. The same night she discovered the metaverse. And what caused her awakening besides being in danger due to shadows one may ask?

Well it's simple, the pain of betrayal and feeling as if she was an idiot to think she could trust him was so much, which was followed by the catalyst of her awakening, a moment of agonizing clarity:

SHE ENDED UP JUST LIKE HER MOTHER.

...But this time? Unlike her mother? She'll actually try to protect her child. No matter what.

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...Amamiya is lucky he's allowed anywhere close to her daughter. " Now that's quite the situation. "

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@learcarum said: Kouchan stood by the door shyly, wearing her casual dress as she hummed... she was supposed to meet her twin today, but she suddenly felt so nervous. She pressed the doorbell but... she wanted to run already... ( to mamakechi and goro~ )

Goro is terrified to meet the twin he's only known so vaguely about up until this point for, he knows that he isn't anything close to good with emotions and the last thing he wants to do is upset her. Though. for once he isn't wearing makeup to cover his freckles and even dressed in a simple casual attire. Just pants and a turtle neck, nothing special despite it feeling like a very special. Himari was more or less the same, wearing a casual dress without the makeup that covered her freckled face.

" ...What if she doesn't like me mama. " Goro questions, but Himari is quick to rest her hand on Goro's should and pat it reassuringly.

" She'll like you. Seriously, I'm sure the two of you will get along just fine, it'll mostly just take time for the two of you to adjust dear. " Himari knows this isn't easy for anyone here, and especially not Kou nor Goro but, everything starts somewhere right? And in this moment, it starts at the doorbell ringing. " That's likely her I'd assume. ...Do you want to answer or would you prefer me to? "

Goro hesitates for a moment before shaking his head, for he's beyond curious on what his twin looks like. " No, no, I'll answer it. it's fine, besides you'll be right behind me right? " When his mother shakes her head yes, Goro finds the courage to answer the door.

The lock on the door makes a clicking noise to signal it's being unlocked and Goro slowly opens the door to see Kou. ...And god, she looks just like mom, maybe more so than him but then again she may be thinking something similar. " ...It's... nice to meet you finally. "

A warmly smiling Himari can be seen behind her son, giving a small wave to her daughter. " Sweetie, it's so lovely to see you! I'm glad you came! "

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The definition of "We're besties not a couple " is Himari's Sojiro and her FGKJGKJF.

Also yes he's a request muse if you really want to interact w/ him, bc Himari has a lot of relationships I wish to portray and I wanted to give him a tag before I start writing their drabbles. ( I keep thinking abt himari's bonds and adding them as muses... im going to go insane !!! )

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...If her son becomes a menace in his teen's, Masa will never hear the end of it from her.

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" ...WHY is my kid asking me about Masa's 'secret' ingredient that makes his food good? " She is going to give that boy a scolding in a moment.

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goro telling his mom about how there was this guy named Amamiya Ren that just recently transfer to Shujin and she just physically whips her head over her shoulder and is like " AMAMIYA WHO NOW? " DGKJGKDJ