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[ichibukuro]

❝ Ichiro here. What's up?❞

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text | un: wisdom (after yamadapapa reveal but before trip to elphame)

[glossophobia]

Hello, Ichiro. This is Tsutsujimori Rosho. I was wondering if I could have a moment to talk to you? But if you're busy or you'd prefer to just decline that's okay with me.

[ Even though Sasara did introduce them once prior, he's not sure how willing the boy is to speaking with him on a solo basis. ]

HOO BOY

[ichibukuro]

[Ichiro has no reason to not want to speak with Rosho as of yet. He responds without a second thought.]

yo. yeah i've got time. [Too much of it, honestly. He needs a job.]
you wanna do it over the phone or meet up somewhere?

Gifts gifts gifts

[currysseur]

( hm, she doesn't know Ichiro that well, but he seems like a nice young man and when she sees a warm looking scarf and gloves set, her mind drifts to seeing him running through the snow to deliver things to everyone.

so, that's what he gets. stay warm, you stupid protagonist! )

forward dated to 1/1 (before i forget to do it at all LOL)

[groundzeroes]

[They're not in Japan anymore. There's no real tradition of otoshidama here in Avalon-- it's fey shit all the way down on New Year's. And there's no way Ichiro would even accept anything from his old man in the first place, so Rei can't even do it properly.

But... Rei is closer (physically, at least) to that little brat of his now more than he has been in a long time. And with as magic as this place is, maybe believing in tradition means something after all. To hell with it.

plink. Enjoy that mystery windfall in your bank account, Ichiro. The source on the deposit is obfuscated, unfamiliar. Maybe a fairy did it.]

(not here)

[ichibukuro]

[What the heck... This is CLEARLY from one of the OTHER parental figures he's picked up here at Avalon.]

[natsupiko]

❄️Log!❄️

[plenilunium]

[It's taken Jyushi almost a month to finally get the nerve to just ask him to hang out. Hitoya has been nudging him to ask him out on a date but there's no way Jyushi can do that. Going out to karaoke, though? That's fine! Nothing romantic about that, right? Right!]

Hey, Ichiro-san! Would you like to go do karaoke like I mentioned? I still owe you, right?

[Totally normal. Nailed it.]

[ichibukuro]

[Totally normal! Ichiro doesn't think it anything out of the ordinary. In fact, he had been thinking about contacting Jyushi about it too.]

you read my mind! yeah I'd be down. when do you have time?

[He still doesn't have a job with a set schedule.]

text; un: 14th Moon

[plenilunium]

Hi Ichiro-san? Would you have time to talk to me on the 14th? I have something really important to talk to you about and I need to do it in person. But that's the soonest availability I have.

[Jyushi not thinking about how that's Valentines day. Jyushi just not thinking about that at all.]

[ichibukuro]

[Meanwhile, Ichiro is thinking about that fact A Lot.

The days before Valentines were always busy for Yamada Odd Jobs: I need a dozen roses. I want to find this plush from my girlfriend's childhood. Things like that. So even if Ichiro hasn't thought about it in regards to himself since school, there's no way he can forget the day itself.

That leaves Ichiro staring at the text for a solid ten minutes, mind going in all different directions. Because surely Jyushi is the type to want to do something on that day. But he also said thats just when he's available. What kind of important thing could Jyushi have to say to him on Valentines Day?!

It takes a couple hours for Ichiro to finally return to the text. Sorry, Juice.]

i can do the 14th. just tell me where.

[Sent. Followed by:]

is everything ok?

text | un: tsum.tsuki (backdated to the 22nd) (no we don't have enough threads)

[tsumtsuki]

[ There are plenty of things Tsumugi's capable of: acting, gardening, listening to others, giving good advice... standing against spectral armies isn't anywhere on that list. From the safety of his home, he reaches out to his friends and loved ones, one by one.

Which means, of course, that Ichiro is getting a text while he's waiting for Kazunari to return to him: ] Ichiro-kun, when you're able to, can you let me know that you're okay?

[ He remembers finding him that December night, battered and beat up. While he doesn't know quite yet how eagerly he seeks out danger, it's enough to warrant his checking in. ]

sometime after the blackout

[ichibukuro]

alive

dog fade to black to people cuddles

[plenilunium]

[Jyushi had hoped that turning into a dog was a one time thing but then it was not. He had also hoped that waking up next to Ichiro was a one time thing...but it was not. Not that he's too aware of it. Whatever they had been up to as dogs clearly knocked him out because he's snuggled up to Ichiro, knocked out to the rest of the world.

But when he does wake up, he will be feeling very embarrassed because he'd said he was going to give Ichiro space and time after confessing. And right now? With how they're posed? Is anything but space. There's very little space between them.]

[ichibukuro]

[The first time they woke up all cuddled up together, Ichiro hadn't thought much of it. He'd been a little concerned because how did they keep ending up in these situations?? He was worried about Jyushi being uncomfortable is all.

This time, he still won't think much of it to be honest. He appreciates the space Jyushi's been giving him but this is clearly out of their control at this point. That'll be his thought process once he wakes up anyway.

Ichiro's normally a light sleeper but whatever it is they've been doing as dogs really knocks him out. So while Jyushi's awake, Ichiro is still out. He only mumbles sleepily if he feels his companion shift against him.]

text; backdated to a few days ago idk

[roppou]

Thought I'd do you a favor and check to see if you're aware of what's coming up on the 14th?

[If he's not aware hopefully the number gives it away...]

Belatedly linking for my own reference

[ichibukuro]

[Ichiro appreciates Hitoya so much. Thank you for being on that "Jyushi deserves the world" wavelength.]

text

[silvergarden]

Camelot, Avalon
April 15th

Dearest Ichiro,

I hope you have been faring well despite the dreary spring weather!
I have what may be a strange question. On your last network post, it appeared to me that you are friendly with a great many people.
Do you, perhaps, happen to know any elemental magic users whose help I could ask for? I wish to craft an item for an acquaintance and require such a mage's assistance.

My warmest thanks,
Rinea of Rigel

[ichibukuro]

[How did she format like that through text...]

I dunno if I'd say I know "a great many people," but you're in luck. I'm actually an elemental user. So maybe I could help you out.

text + photo attachment | un: tsum.tsuki (backdated to late April)

[tsumtsuki]

[ ATTACHED: a painstakingly taken photo of a watering can he should be familiar with. Tsumugi himself might not be in the picture, but hopefully all his happiness and gratitude comes through clearly in his text. ]

Thank you so much for the gift, Ichiro-kun! It was really thoughtful of you. Whenever I use it, I'll think of you and Rinea-san. [ and since Ichiro works at Moondrop, he might catch Tsumugi down the line using it with an extra fond smile on his face. ]

[ichibukuro]

[AjKJDnkjj TSUMUGI.]

youre welcome tsumugi-san, but it was really all rinea-san's idea. i'm glad you like it though

ichiro gets meme'd for the first time

[plenilunium]

I don't really get this? But I think you'd probably get it!

[When you burn someone without even realizing it.]

hello jyuto? i'd like to report a murder

[ichibukuro]

lmao yeah i get it though i prefer hard copies

[what.]

hey (with the intention of asking if your dad is divorced)

[whosaysdajare]

thx mare

Ichiro❗️❗️✨1️⃣😤🤗✨
Got a minute❗️❓🤩
[ Sasara knows he's busy boy-scouting and such– but does it matter tho... ]

Swing by my place tonight ✨🫵✨
See ya❗️🌟💫

blocked! blocked for these crimes!

[ichibukuro]

[What in the fresh fuck. Ichiro's about to text back that Sasara should be a bit more thoughtful of his time blah blah blah, but...

He'd been meaning to stop and check in on Sasara since Rosho left, but never did. Then too much time had passed and it felt too awkward to try. He feels bad.

So, Ichiro swings by, as asked, after his shift at Moondrop.]

Y'know, Sasara-san, if this is about cleaning you could have said so over text.

[He's joking, obviously. Unless this really is about cleaning.]

delivery | ichiwo day!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tsumtsuki]

[ it's the 26th in some timezones, fight me

Ichiro shouldn't be even remotely surprised by the array of gifts left for him by Tsumugi. There's a selection of premium curry spices Izumi helped him pick out, a beautiful bouquet with a little note tucked into the extravagant ribbon tied around the outside ("for you to give to Jyushi-kun :)", because he's well aware of how conscientious he is of others), a pot of succulents, and a set of simple candles affixed to cute condiment trays with dogs on them made himself via Candlebloom, a callback to how they met.

To top it all off, there's a card addressed to him: ]

Ichiro-kun,

Happy birthday! I'm grateful to have met you here. Thank you for your friendship, support, and trust in me. I promise I'll continue to be there for you however I can.

I hope this year brings you lots of joy and happiness.

- Tsumugi

P.S. I'd love to treat you to a drink sometime - just let me know when you're free. :)

video recording | also ichiwo day :)

[mamowavin]

[ Sometime during the 26th, Ichiro will receive a pre-recorded message from Mamori! It's simple and sweet: her singing Happy Birthday, and then smiling warmly at the camera. ]

Happy birthday, Ichiro-san! [ a real life idol has recognized you! wow! incredible!

(and, if he's paying close enough attention, he might recognize the backdrop to this video: it's Rinea's home, now their shared home.) ]

delivery | ichiwo day as well

[silvergarden]

[HERES SOME MORE MAIL FOR U ICHIRO. It's a decorative box! Inside is a prettily-carved glass ring dish, along with instructions on how to magically attune it to your jewelry so that if you tap the dish, any missing jewelry pieces scattered around the house will return to it. (She must have noticed all of his rings.)

In true noble-lady fashion, there is a very fancy card with it.]

Dearest Ichiro,

I heard that today is your birthday! Congratulations! May you meet only good fortune and spend all your time among loved ones.
I am so lucky to have made your acquaintance. Please consider this small gift a token of my affection.

Your friend,
Rinea

piling in for ichiro day

[roppou]

[Gotta admit, Ichiro gave him a bit more trouble than usual when coming up with a gift. He exudes all the aura of a person who gives his all and asks for nothing in return, and isn't really left wanting for much either so long as he's in the right company. In the end Hitoya sticks to the adage that a good gift is a good experience rather than good possessions.

Hitoya leaves the black card for Ichiro in the antechamber of the castle, for him to find when he's visiting Jyushi who probably has another gift for him 😏. It states simply, in neat print, Work hard, play hard, followed by his remarkably legible signature. Contained together with the card is a gift certificate for membership and one of the nicer gyms in Camelot as well as another gift certificate for an arcade. Likely one of the same one's he's visited with Jyushi at some point.]

birthday cosplay time

[plenilunium]

[It took all of Jyushi's nerve to do this and he isn't going to back out now. It's Ichiro's birthday after all! And Jyushi wanted to do something nice for his boyfriend.]

Ichiro-san ❤️

Happy birthday! Could you come over to my place for dinner tonight? For your special birthday treat!🥰

Ichiro Day!

[punkmonk]

[Kuko would never forget about his birthday. He ended up taking more jobs around the market and other place he could find to get enough money to get something for his birthday. Even though Kuko never dwell too much on the past he wanted to make up for lost time. Once he got enough money for a day out at the arcade along with a light novel he found he grabbed his device and pressed record.]

Hey! Happy Birthday! Bet you thought I forgot didn't you, but I didn't! Come by the castle to get your gift then we can go have some fun! [Did he find out where Hitoya was staying so he could crash there? Definitely. But that's a story for another day. Today it's Ichiro's birthday!

He may be excited that he can celebrate it with him again.]