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[bag_has_snapped]

[Seems like someone's found out that she has a red string tied to her finger. And it kept going and going... and she's standing outside a familiar (to some) dojo.]

...the Myoudouin Dojo? But, why would it lead me here? Why do I have this, though? [She looks at it, thinks about it... then starts turning red when she realizes it.] No, no, no, I can't-- she can't-- we can't-- aaahhh!

[And as Tsubomi attempts to run off, the string drags her back, flinging her on the ground.]

Ow... th-this isn't funny...

Comments

[icantbelievethis]

I feel for you.

[bag_has_snapped]

You, too?

[icantbelievethis]

I don't even know this guy.

[bag_has_snapped]

A-And she's my best friend! I mean... I... mou!

[icantbelievethis]

Hey, it could be a lot worse.

[bag_has_snapped]

...what do you mean?

[icantbelievethis]

Your true love could be some weird person.

[bag_has_snapped]

Well... [She starts thinking about that mysterious person who saves her from time to time... and oddly, he shifts to Coupe!... then she shakes her head.] ...that's true, but, I doubt it's like that!

[lil_tanuki]

[Sorry oneechan, she's giggling.]

[bag_has_snapped]

H-Hayate...! U-Um... eheheh... I... guess I got suckered into this...

[lil_tanuki]

It's cute though!

[bag_has_snapped]

...y-you think so?

[lil_tanuki]

I think so! It's adorable the way you smile at her.

[icantbelievethis]

How do you know?

[bag_has_snapped]

Ah... um... [And she's going to stand there, shuffling bashfully]

[bag_has_snapped]

I... I dunno...

[lil_tanuki]

Well, go get her, Oneechan! You need to get your love!

[icantbelievethis]

Hey, at least your friend's not like that.

[sunbloom]

[On the other side of the compound's walls, Itsuki has noticed a string of her own. It was rather tight and insistent a few moments ago, but it's fairly slack now.]

...Is whatever's on the other end of this getting closer, then? [She starts outside to figure out what it is; the sharp tug is a surprise, but she catches herself before she falls.] Much closer?

[And then she's at the front gate, and noticing that the string leads straight outside, through it. She tugs on it lightly a few times, testing it.]

[bag_has_snapped]

OOP!

[And there's a tug back... and probably the sound some someone starting to fidget and panic.]

[bag_has_snapped]

Mmn, you're right.

[sunbloom]

[Hopefully you're not standing right against the door, Tsubomi, because it's opening. Itsuki is on the other side, looking a bit confused but comprehension dawning on her face.]

Oh. Ohhhhh. That's what this is.

[A beat.] Good morning, Tsubomi.

[bag_has_snapped]

[Ogod. Itsuki. Emotions going wild here! Calm. Caaaaaaaaaaalm...] G-Good morning, Itsuki...!

Um...

So, ah... I... think you know...? [and she holds up her hand and the string.]

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[iwontforgivethis]

... Hanasaki-san? What's wrong?

[sunbloom]

It's not hard to guess. [She holds up her hand; the string obligingly shortens to display the obvious.]

So, um... this is a little awkward. [Itsuki's face flushes; she is not prepared for this today.] Would you... like to come in while we work this out?

[Is it too late to note that Itsuki was in the middle of training before this, and so is in her training gi, and still a bit sweaty, with a towel hanging from her neck?]