#~blushy and defensy: midori yamaguchi~

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

Kisuragi foundation?

"Hello?"

It's midori, everyones busy as expected, shes been caught at a good time also known as her break.

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

Y'know, with all the shit that happened on a day, you'd expect that the Foundation would have at least a day of rest, right?

NOPE

There's a portal in the middle of the lobby. Yep. A goddamn portal. And it's just been sitting on-er hovering above?- the ground for a few minutes. It doesn't look like it's trying to suck anything or anyone in, just... Just sitting there.

@theultnovelistandtheultmerchant

Ryutaro had just finished cleaning the floor the mystery portal showed up in, he just stood there confused, and mildly on guard now having too much paranoia from his last encounter with universal nonsense. Midori eventually came in as well standing next ryutaro confused.

"Uhhh...Ryutaro, what is that?"

"I think its a portal...? y'know like the ones in sci fi movies."

"Okay...Where did it come from?"

"Don't look at me I don't know anything either!"

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

It twas the day before christmas, the kisaragi foundation was more quiet than usual as finally everyone gets a rare two day break for the holiday, however midori was with minako in front of the building searching for a certain someone.

"Minako, while I do trust your judgement...I'm really not sure why you're insistent ryutaro's here..."

"Midori do you know what today is? Of course he'd be here, just look in the back."

"The back..? You mean of the foundation?"

"Yes the back of the foundation! It's been years since the graveyard was built how do you still not remember where it is!?"

"Oh! Oh...."

Midori tilted her head down saddened, she did know it was there she just...Never really visited too much...She guessed with how occupied she was she just kinda easily forgot about it. She sighed and looked at minako apologetically, she didn't mean to come off as insensitive really...Minako returned a sad look, she understood..of course she did. After taking a moment the two walked behind the foundation, and sure enough there was a beautiful overgrown garden filled with gravestones, because of the winter the flowers and bushes had been frozen over but by some miracle not dead...And moving their eyes over to a certain gravestone there of course was ryutaro, sitting down criss crossed on the ground in front of it, a hand on his cheek..Minako shouldered midori lightly signaling her to go talk to him and so she approached.

"Ryutaro...You shouldn't be out in the cold like this..."

"I know...I just...Had to see her today."

"..."

Midori carefully sat down next to him, the ground was covered in snow but the feeling of it was oddly refreshing for her...She looked at ryutaro before looking at the gravestone...Kiyoka maki's gravestone....

"Why...Do you come here every year? She...She wouldn't want you celebrating her birthday like this..."

"....I....I just can't help but think a lot today, about her...About the way she died...About all those times I told her to....I didn't mean it not any of it but-.....I wish I could've said sorry to her just once....Just tell her that I cared about her...."

"And her birthday......Today if she were still here....Would she still go out and party like she did before? Would she have changed and did something else...? I'll...I'll never know, she'll never get that chance."

"Oh ryutaro..."

"....."

"You know she always hated her talent, she never wanted to be known just for her sniper skill...It was just something for fun for her even if she was extraordinary at it...All she ever wanted was to be seen as anyone else, to have lots of friends and live life to it's fullest....But no one except me..And this foundation will know about that."

"When...When people look back at hopes peak, they aren't going to see kiyoka maki a girl who was taken far too soon, or kiyoka maki that girl that loved to socialize and hang out her friends, who cared about human life more than anything....They'll just see another ultimate lost to the tragedy...Maybe not even that...And no one will celebrate today or her or think of today and be reminded of her...They'll think of...of...That girl that caused it all!"

"No one is going to remember her except us! They'll only see today as the day junko enoshima the girl who made the tragedy was born! EVERYTHING KIYOKA DID EVERYTHING SHE LIVED FOR, THAT SHE DIED FOR ITS ALL GOING TO BE FORGOTTEN AND IN HER PLACE EVERYONE WILL REMEMBER SOMEONE WHO NEVER EVEN DESERVED TO BE BORN!!"

"....How....How could I not think about that.....If no one else will remember her today even if it's bad....I don't want to forget her too...."

".....I know.....I know.....It hurts, it really hurts....I can't put into words like you can...But it hurts....I wish she didn't have to die...I wish kakureru didn't have to die...I wish things were different....But theres nothing we can do but try and keep working and fighting for them...."

"But what I said before is true too...She wouldn't want you to remember her like that...She'd want to be celebrated...Or for you to live your life to the best of your abilities....Thinking of the what if's and the bad won't help the pain..."

"But how can I not? Every time I even hear her name I can only think about how she never got to do so many of the stuff she said she wanted to do, how she'll only be remembered for her ultimate...How...How can I just ignore those thoughts midori?"

"...You don't...."

"You...You think those thoughts, and you remember her, and you also remind yourself that's why were doing all this. That's why we fight every day isn't it? Why we work so hard no matter how exhausting or difficult it gets, Were fighting for our families, for the hope they died with and left us with, for the people who have hopes and dreams and lives just like theirs...just like hers! Yeah we can't ignore all the bad stuff but that just gives us another reason to keep going! So no one has to think those same thoughts again!"

"......You know I never took you as someone who did inspiration speeches midori."

"E-Eh? W-Well it just kind of slipped out, b-but you get my point!....Right?"

"Yeah....I get it....Thanks."

"It's nothing...S-So...Are you ready to go now...?"

"Yeah...I think so."

Ryutaro and midori stood up midori taking his hand and walking them both to minako who seemed a bit teary eyed but she waved it off, the three then walked back to the front of the building and then onto the side walk, chatting about the holiday and their relief for the holiday....But ryutaro couldn't help but look back just once and muttered out one sentence;

"Happy birthday kiyoka....Big sis...."

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

💝 everyone

💝 - What gestures do they really appreciate? How do you get on their good side?

"Well all you really gotta do is be nice, and gestures aren't really necessary."

"Just be polite and on your best behavior, that's good enough for me."

"I agree with rei, and as long as the person hasn't committed any severe crimes I think i'll get along with anyone okay enough."

"Just be chill I guess, I don't really need a reason for any big gestures really."

"Same, just be kind and we'll be fine."

"Yeah!...Although a gift would be nice."

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"Just being polite and not interrupting my work, good enough for me."

"Someone who gets along with my friends gets along with me, and as long as they don't hate ag or yuri i'll get along with them anyways just fine."

"Get along with kisa and i'll try to get along with you."

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"I'm not sure...But I gave gifts to everyone in the virtual sim so that's a good gesture right?"

"Ice breakers would be nice, i'm usually kind and patient with anyone by default but actually getting to know me would be nice."

"If they have class and aren't an asshole, you'll be okay on my book."

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Bonus 2 electric boogaloo

"If you know some games to play that's a really good ice breaker for me, and a simple handshake would be fine."

"Get me a drink and i'll like you instantly."

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

Razzle dazzle dog to all!

Razzle Dazzle Dog- What is something your muse wouldn’t be caught dead doing?

"Committing a crime."

"Wearing casual wear."

"Wearing a headband..? I guess?"

"Wearing brown."

"Eating a snowcone."

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"Wearing my pj's in public."

"Wearing my blazer unbuttoned."

"Going in a courtroom."

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"Being out after twelve am."

"Saying I hate someone maybe..?"

"Kissing."

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

So what's the meeting about?

Everyone has gathered in the lobby minus ryutaro and ag

"alright, since everyone's now present we should catch each other up on everything."

"Yeah sounds good."

"Mhm..."

"Well I guess i'll start...We had a pretty big fight at the hospital, I gave me, sora, and a few others some scars."

"Do they hurt?"

"Not anymore but unfortunately my face scary might be permanent."

"That's awful..."

"Eh theres been worse."

"After that everyone got treated, Ms. Rei took teruya's phone and we found...that."

"That?"

"I assume you mean the ai."

"Yes, and it was quite quick in threatening everyone and attempting to rile us."

"Syobai came in and threatened it back and got it to go away."

"And then it went over to kagarin's place, said some bullshit, And by the time I got there he was completely out of it."

"We were caught up thanks to monocrow recording everything."

"So that's why he was so upset...Poor yuri, this is the third time too."

"This has happened three times before!?"

"Unfortunately yes, we'll be taking precautions and learn from all this so it does not happen again."

"Adding to that, Juu kinjo is heavily involved in all this and apparently he's after me and yuki."

"Wha- Why!?"

"Sins of the past and all that."

"Oh..."

"And what's happened on your end?"

"Well ag started going haywire, some kind of video in his code fucked him up real bad."

"Yuri came and fixed him but he and ag got into a really bad fight and ran away..."

"This should've been expected...Literally saved and the first thing he does is start a yelling contest."

"In his defense though if its like hibiki's case he probably just woke up out of nowhere and didn't know what was even going on..."

"He was like...Hibiki...?"

"Yes, the video he saw in his program was so bad he was completely out of it after a few minutes."

"Why would something like that be in his program though?"

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

Did you get the evidence Midori?

“I guess I technically did..? I’m still heading to kisa’s for more info though..”

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

You should all leave now

"C'mon C'mon we don't have anymore time where is he!?"

"He's here!"

"Hah...Hah...Sorry...I'm sorry.."

"Tsurugi thank god! you made it in the nick of time!"

"Wait where is teruya and keisuke?"

"Keisuke's gone...and teruya refused to come with me..!"

"What...? You mean..."

"I want to worry too but we don't have time! we need to get out of here right now...!"

"....God dammit...God dammit all..."

"I know...but we need to get everyone out safe, at least we can save them..."

"EVERYONE TIME TO GO!"

"This is it, everyone time to move, in the cars now!"

"But what about keisuke!?"

"We'll meet him again later midori, we need to leave right now though!"

"Its all full where do we go!?"

"We can..We can take a ride with setsuka!"

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"Eh? rara yu? shouldn't you be leaving with the others?"

"They're full, can we ride with you?"

"Of course hop in!"

Yuki and sora get in the back seat of the car

"Alright were buckled."

"Great! now lets hit the road!"

"And fast!"

"Hold on a second, where's teruya?"

"No clue, no time. Time to go."

"Wait hold on-"

"Wait- Please Nikei wait!!"

Sora was ignored and everyone began to leave and drive off.

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

Go to everyone Tsurugi

“I’ll do that..! Kisa go through the back, don’t engage just watch her!”

“Got it.”

Kisa and Tsurugi split up while shiina, the mystery person, ryutaro and rei get down stairs.

“So...many...stairs.”

“Shiina!? and is that-”

“No time for that, all of us need to go this place will be filled with remnants soon!”

“No time to waste then.”

Everyone speeds out of the building meeting everyone out in the parking lot

“E-Everyone and..!”

“And..!?”

“Talk later, pack things and prepare to go now!”

“We’ll talk about this later shiina I swear to you. but right now yes that.”

“but what about kanade!?”

“I’ll go after her! I outsmarted her once i’ll do so again!”

“Not alone, i’ll come with ya!”

“I was hoping you’d say that-”

“No time for chit chat, If we want to catch her! She used the backdoor go behind the building!”

“right.”

Sora and Teruya sped off to the back of the kisaragi foundation.

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

Merry Christmas guys!

"Thanks."

"Thank you...Were trying to enjoy the break as much as possible."

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

🤡 for everyone

🤡 - What’s something dumb they’re embarrassed about?

"...Birds."

"Fashion shows."

"Swinging on a swing...Not aloud to be childish or you'll be made fun of."

"Being out in the rain without an umbrella."

"...Slime video's, they weird me out."

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"I have never been embarrassed by anything I believe...But magazines do not make sense to me."

"Burnt food, messing up making food always embarrasses me, I can't really explain why..."

"Bathing suits, I have fun swimming but for the life of me I can't go without being embarrassed wearing one."

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

💘 for everyone

💘 - What do they find attractive about their partner(s)?

"His kindness."

"Her just being her...And her eyes."

"Ryutarooo...."

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"I like a person who can stand up for themselves, and I think I like guys in uniforms.."

"...Why did you say guys in plural?"

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

💓 for 6.5 and dra trio

💓 - What are some signs they’ve fallen for someone? How do they show their affection?

"I'm...not sure, when it was yamato...or that false maeda, they just spent time with me, tried getting to know me outside my talent...That was enough for me."

"When they share my interests and I get really close to em, I think that's how I know..."

"I am..Uncertain, it takes me a long while to catch romantic feelings so...I'd have to be deeply connected to the person, that's what I believe."

"And I dunno..I just get really blushy or flustered! That's how it was with ryutaro, though I guess I kind of go through a tsundere phase too a bit.."

"I'm not sure if I get flustered, if I like someone like midori I'll just...Know."

"And when it was with my husband, it was just...Him being there for me, his kidness y'know, back then I had a cold heart but he managed to break through haha."

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

🍷 (that is the wine emoji the Alcohol emoji is this🍸) but Tsurugi, Keisuke and Midori

🍷- How do they feel about alcohol?

[Keisuke is currently kidnapped but i'll let him answer an ask to be nice to him :3]

"As long as you drink responsibly I'm okay with it, there are exceptions of course."

"It's okay I guess, i've drunk once or twice."

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"Oh you all are here!"

"Ah staying on topic though...I've drunk a few times, but I try to stay as sover as possible during work time."

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

💤 for everyone

💤 - What do they absolutely need to have to fall asleep?

"...Papa's scarf...Can't sleep great without it close by."

"Fluffy pillows that are well fluffed and a well made bed, that's enough for me but I don't inherently need anything to really sleep."

"Might sound off but a hot shower first."

"A small walk first, helps gets me tired."

"Soft blanket, that's it."

"....Bear plushie-"

"WHA- Rei you kept the teddy bear I got ya!?"

"Moving on-"

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"White noise."

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Asmr actually, helps get me sleepy..."

"I don't need anything to help sleep, I just put on my nightgown and collapse in bed, then wait till I pass out."

"...Aside from my concerns with sora's comment, same with me."

"...Before the house got burned down, i'd check all the rooms before going to bed."

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BONUS: Somewhere

"Oh you guys are back! I think...Sounds a bit fuzzy on our end though."

"Anyways...Big sis doesn't need much, just having my hair down so i don't wake up uncomfortable, and brushing my teeth before i hit the hay obviously."

"Eh why are they here..? Whatever i'll just answer, i'm bored anyways."

"Gotta organize my notes before I sleep, and check on the others too."

"Iroha still needs to be tucked in sometimes like a kid, pfft."

[former-proffessor-and-policeman]

🎮 Everyone

🎮 - What’s their favorite game?

"Shooter games, good as aim practice."

"Chess, a simple but classic game."

"Card games of any kind!"

"I don't really have a favorite game per say, but watching fashion shows and rating the dresses is a fun lil personal one of mine."

"I enjoy playing some of those classic horror rpg games, the stories are fun aside from the scares."

"I'm a puzzle game kinda guy, simulator games are fun too when done right."

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"Hmm Well escape rooms are fun, those count as games right?"

"Tag I think, I like the exorcise and adrenaline rush."

"Poker."

"Blackjack for me."

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"Memory games, helps with the brain y'know?"

"Magia record!"

"Mm...Betting games, any are okay."