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"Sorry I'm not here! Please leave a message!"

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Ki~sa~ra~gi~!! (≧∇≦)/
Hey, hey!!!!!!! Are you there??

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what?? i'm here i'm here!!! Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ

what is it?

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Have you seen Shiro-kun lately???? ヽ(´ー`)ﾉ

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yeah i think so!! he's usually with my brother. (ﾉ´ｰ`)ﾉ

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I have bad news:
He escaped.

text; oct 2nd

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[After some days or so of no communication, Kano suddenly sends this text without any explanation:]

|_・)

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[...Well. She can't say she's not a little suspicious seeing his name attached to a message again, even after finding out more about what happened.]

(‘◇’)?

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[Ah. She responded. He's glad.]

｜−・;）
Have you settled in, Kisaragi?

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[She's watching you, Kano.]

i'm fine. i'm just fine! o(^▽^)o
why do you want to know??

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That's good to hear! (⌒▽⌒)☆
Say, say... you wouldn't need any help, would you?

11/21; action

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[There is no explanation.

Just an arm sticking out and a hand landing on her head.

And ruffling her hair before tugging her close in the shortest weirdest hug ever.]

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[She doesn't even have time to complain about it. One second he's holding her close and then it's over, all before Momo can even register it as a hug.]

Ah... H-huh?! What was that for?

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Nothing.

[He's shoved his hands into his pockets now and turned slightly away. He looks embarrassed, ears turning a little red because why did he do it?]

Don't worry about it.

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[She narrows her eyes, just slightly, eyebrows raising in surprise. Nothing?? That doesn't even make any sense.]

But then why'd you do it? It's not just nothing.

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It's--

[It's nothing. Don't worry about it. Forget it. He could just brush her off.

But he sighs and shakes his head and pulls out his tablet and shows this to her.]

They're from Initiative members that were left on Earth. I just...

late oct. but before zombies oops | voice | I FINALLY REMEMBERED WHAT I WANTED TO DO

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[A BIT AFTER MARY'S COOKIE BAKING DATE WITH SHINTARO, Momo is receiving a call!! Mary's voice on the other end sounds especially chirpy and good-natured, even for her (when Momo's around, anyway).]

Momo!

AWWYEEAAH

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[Instantly recognizing the caller, Momo wastes no time in replying, just as cheerful.]

Ah, Mary! Hi, Mary! What's going on?

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Nothing happened... I love you, Momo!

[She just felt like it was something important for her to hear. If Shintaro was right -- and he'd know, wouldn't he? -- she hadn't really had friends prior to meeting them? Both Kisaragis were oddly lonely people, it occurred to her. All of them were.

But not anymore. They don't have to be.]

So, if you need anything... I really want to know! You're my friend.

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[...Oh. Suddenly, Momo can't help but be very, very grateful that Mary can't see her. Judging by how warm her face feels, she's more than sure she's turning bright red, and the less she thinks about that stinging behind her eyes, the better.]

Ah... Mary... [She laughs, before she's even quite realized she's doing it. Hehe, I'm just fine.

But, um... You, too. Yeah, yeah, I love you, too, Mary! I'm so glad we're friends a-and... And I always want to know, too!

[Oh no, oh no, did she even say the right thing??]

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[A handwritten letter arrives for Momo. The writing is flowing but legible cursive, but the writer periodically switches between red and green ink, and it is decorated with the various names that Momo has used to address Christopher while forgetting his real name.

It's a Christmas greeting, all right.]

Dearest Momo,

You are most cordially invited to a celebration of family, friendship, forgiveness, and estrangement on December 17th from 3:00PM, or earlier, until whenever we feel like stopping, at [the address for the warehouse]. This season mustn't pass by without a grand affair full of of food and gift-giving, in the best of Christmas traditions.

Oh, but you don't have to bring gifts. There won't be any set gift-giving time. Besides, do you really want to give your friends presents so early? It's far better to make them wait until the 25th. Patience is an important quality to learn for the winter months. Of course, I'll prepare the food, unless you wish to contribute some. Please keep any amount of arsenic in food below fatal levels for human children!

In the spirit of Christmas and all ritualistic holidays designed to prepare communities for defence against a harsh winter of dangerous weather and low quantities of food, you are invited to bring anyone you feel like. While more people is a greater strain on resources, the contribution of any individual to the group balances that out with the warmth and love provided. Let's gather together and avoid a cruel death in the months to come.

Hoping for your presence and survival, your friend,
Christopher Chareau de Red

[post is here, tag in at your leisure or handwave or excuse yourself however you like!]

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[At some point between the beginning of the 24th and the end of the 25th, Christopher delivers (handed off in person or left at a doorstep) a Christmas gift: a bunch of "Hi, My Name is ___" name tags to give to people she knows. He feels she could use them.]

on christmas day

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[A mysterious box has been left at Momo's door in the early hours of morning. Opening it reveals this, this shirt and this charming souvenir tucked beneath it. There's even a card!]

Merry Christmas!! I hope these fit.

this reply is totally on christmas day

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[Could it be... Could it be...]

KANO??? is this really from you???

[It's... It's...]

IT'S SO CUTE ヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉ

let's pretend this was totally on christmas too

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Of course!!!! (◞ꈍ∇ꈍ)◞⋆**
I wouldn't give Kisaragi something un-cute, now would I??

this whole thread was totally on christmas because we're extremely punctual souls

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[Would he??? Of course he--

Well, maybe not...]

i guess not!!! (≧∇≦)/
kano really does have good taste!!!