[ They certainly have derailed from the main reason they're getting together tonight, but in a strangely satisfying way. They were able to confirm each other's bond that was built here, in Wonderland, that they wouldn't get to talk about out of nowhere. (Gee, thanks Monika. Sorta.)
Tsumiki doesn't smile, indeed, but he doesn't need a forced smile from her. He likes the determined look she has in her eyes, even if things aren't really clear for them now, she looks stronger than before. So Mondo will smile, or rather, smirk for the two of them. ]
Heh. Well said! Good job!
[ Are you her boss... Anyway, Mondo gives her a thumbs up for that.
Yep. That's what life is all about after all, isn't it? He doesn't know much about it himself, and he's by no means the brainy kind, but everyone has their own way of life. Be it right or wrong, it's their way of life. People from the yakuzas... he won't say they live honourable lives, but who's he to judge? Just because he's a normal citizen doesn't make his sins any lighter than theirs. That's just the path they've chosen. ]
We'll figure it out, somehow.
[ Now that they've talked that out though... they still gotta do something about the prank. ]
...That said, I don't feel it's safe to leave ya alone. It might be just some prank, but what if it ain't just that?
[ It's Wonderland, they'll never know. ]
Since that chick don't seem to be all good with techs, it might not be her. [ He picked that bit up earlier, just didn't want to address it when a more important thing was said. Still, doesn't mean he's forgiving her for the crap she's pulled on Tsumiki. ] But the fact that it ain't her can make it worse.
[Oh, right, the original purpose for the visit! Wow, that somehow got lost in all the crying and self-pity. Mikan wipes away the remaining tears, nodding along to his logic. She still doesn't believe it's Monika, but that opens up a whole different world of trouble.]
I'm not too good with tech myself...
[And, no offense, she doubts Mondo is either. So what can really be done?
Wait. He's not asking to... is he really asking to...?]
Are you saying you... want to... spend the night here?
[RED CHEEKS RED CHEEKS RED CHEEKS IS THAT WHAT YOU WERE IMPLYING ALL ALONG MONDO THAT YOU WANTED TO SLEEP HERE FOR CLEARLY HEROIC REASONS]
[ Yep, no offense taken, he still doesn't know how to put punctuation on his texts so that's really telling. He could've asked someone but since he hadn't met any difficulties without them... eh. ]
......
[ Wait what. ]
Haaah?!
[ Okay hold on. That's... true. That totally how that sounded, right? Shit. His cheeks are burning now, too. ]
There's no way I'd-- no!! That's-- I can't do that!
[ Mondo, calm down. ]
I mean, I'll stay outside your room! O, or somethin'! So if there's anythin', y'know...
[ Okay, he's regaining his calm now that they're not talking about him sleeping in her room. He shakes his head firmly. ]
It's aight, I'm good at keeping guard and stealing naps! [ He's pretty nocturnal anyway, with how the bousouzoku activities are mostly done at night. ] I'm gonna fall asleep for real if you get me a futon, and that'll defeat the purpose.
[ True, he can't exactly do this every night, if we're talking about efficiency here. But what if... ah well, he'll think about that what if tomorrow. He nods at her. The gratitude does make him kinda bashful, though, so he clicks his tongue and teases her instead. ]
Tch. Yeah, you can just yell "hieeehhhh!!" or somethin'.
[ Was that his horrible attempt to imitate her? Yep. ]
[And that's her weak attempt to play along. She's not 100% in the mood to play, but she does want to let him know she'll be okay. No need to make him worry all night.]
[ And that's the last head pat of the day. Night. Whatever. ]
See you in the mornin'.
[ With that, he takes his leave, sitting himself down by the door once he's closed it behind him. Does he even realise the implication of what he said? Nope, hasn't dawned on him yet. Maybe later when the clock strikes 3. Good night. ]
[Mikan watches the door for a while. Wordlessly, she gets up, comes to the door, and touches it.]
Thank you... Mondo. You might be the best friend... I've ever had.
[She says it so softly that it's likely he didn't hear her. She stays there for a while longer before finally retreating to the closet to change into her pajamas. She'll sleep easy now, thinking of the mystery text, and of Mondo.
Now she's got to repay him somehow. It's only fair. Another light, whispered mumble.]
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Tsumiki doesn't smile, indeed, but he doesn't need a forced smile from her. He likes the determined look she has in her eyes, even if things aren't really clear for them now, she looks stronger than before. So Mondo will smile, or rather, smirk for the two of them. ]
Heh. Well said! Good job!
[ Are you her boss... Anyway, Mondo gives her a thumbs up for that.
Yep. That's what life is all about after all, isn't it? He doesn't know much about it himself, and he's by no means the brainy kind, but everyone has their own way of life. Be it right or wrong, it's their way of life. People from the yakuzas... he won't say they live honourable lives, but who's he to judge? Just because he's a normal citizen doesn't make his sins any lighter than theirs. That's just the path they've chosen. ]
We'll figure it out, somehow.
[ Now that they've talked that out though... they still gotta do something about the prank. ]
...That said, I don't feel it's safe to leave ya alone. It might be just some prank, but what if it ain't just that?
[ It's Wonderland, they'll never know. ]
Since that chick don't seem to be all good with techs, it might not be her. [ He picked that bit up earlier, just didn't want to address it when a more important thing was said. Still, doesn't mean he's forgiving her for the crap she's pulled on Tsumiki. ] But the fact that it ain't her can make it worse.
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I'm not too good with tech myself...
[And, no offense, she doubts Mondo is either. So what can really be done?
Wait. He's not asking to... is he really asking to...?]
Are you saying you... want to... spend the night here?
[RED CHEEKS RED CHEEKS RED CHEEKS IS THAT WHAT YOU WERE IMPLYING ALL ALONG MONDO THAT YOU WANTED TO SLEEP HERE FOR CLEARLY HEROIC REASONS]
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......
[ Wait what. ]
Haaah?!
[ Okay hold on. That's... true. That totally how that sounded, right? Shit. His cheeks are burning now, too. ]
There's no way I'd-- no!! That's-- I can't do that!
[ Mondo, calm down. ]
I mean, I'll stay outside your room! O, or somethin'! So if there's anythin', y'know...
[ Don't panic. ]
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[... Okay could she sleep if he was IN the room? This is a rock and a hard place situation.
and mondo's the hard place.]C-Can't I at least get you a futon or something...?
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It's aight, I'm good at keeping guard and stealing naps! [ He's pretty nocturnal anyway, with how the bousouzoku activities are mostly done at night. ] I'm gonna fall asleep for real if you get me a futon, and that'll defeat the purpose.
[ He gets up from where he's sitting. ]
Plus, I wanna do this. Lemme do it.
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... Just for tonight, then... I-If anything happens inside the room, I'll tell you right away, I promise.
[She then bows her head, deeply appreciative. Dang, next year she'll have to make a chocolate as big as his head.]
... Thank you very much, Mondo.
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Tch. Yeah, you can just yell "hieeehhhh!!" or somethin'.
[ Was that his horrible attempt to imitate her? Yep. ]
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[And that's her weak attempt to play along. She's not 100% in the mood to play, but she does want to let him know she'll be okay. No need to make him worry all night.]
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[ And that's the last head pat of the day. Night. Whatever. ]
See you in the mornin'.
[ With that, he takes his leave, sitting himself down by the door once he's closed it behind him. Does he even realise the implication of what he said? Nope, hasn't dawned on him yet. Maybe later when the clock strikes 3. Good night. ]
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Thank you... Mondo. You might be the best friend... I've ever had.
[She says it so softly that it's likely he didn't hear her. She stays there for a while longer before finally retreating to the closet to change into her pajamas. She'll sleep easy now, thinking of the mystery text, and of Mondo.
Now she's got to repay him somehow. It's only fair. Another light, whispered mumble.]
... See you in the morning.