puppycrush2 | week three

[ Now this... this is interesting. Because while he does agree on some level Will is having a hard push and pull right now because of the game and his feelings, he was also pretty positive that Will knew that too. But Akechi is telling him differently.

Ryuji's reaction isn't immediate again, needing to sort this out a little in his head. ]

I don't... think you're wrong that Will would choose Anna over anyone else here when it comes to his feelings.

[ Which, well, why wouldn't he? They've all known each other for two and a half weeks. They don't have the same history Ryuji and Akechi have. The game prompts you to consider everyone in the house as possible love interests. Will found his, and even if she's not his perfect match, she's still more special to him than the rest of the near strangers in the house.

But that's different than the game. The game needs to be played right so they could win so everyone can get their wish. Will isn't the type to shaft that, especially with what he's said to Ryuji in their conversations. ]

But for the game, Will said you said you wouldn't pick him for his match. So even if you two are a match, he wouldn't pick you 'cuz you don't want it. Which doesn't sound like what you're saying right now? You wouldn't throw the game 'cuz you hate Will, would you?

[He finally tears his gaze away from the little cat earrings to look at Ryuji.

Would he throw the game because he hates Will? No... Probably not. Would he throw the game because he hates most people here. Asa, Anna, Will, Tsukasa, Steve, Minami... Yeah. This has been a miserable experience and the sparks of good moments don't outweigh everything else. They couldn't possibly.

Not everyone deserves nothing but most people do. Himself included.]

I haven't decided what I'll do.

[ Ryuji looks back at him and while he can't read Akechi's mind, doesn't know the depth of his hatred of some of the people here, he gets the feeling that Akechi wouldn't be undecided if he was having a great experience.

But what constitutes as a "great experience" for someone as broken as Akechi? Even if he and Will matched week one and spent the rest of the time getting to know each other, like him and Wednesday, would Akechi have been happy then too? He can't say for certain. ]

Alright.

[ And if Akechi decides to sabotage himself, well. Ryuji has a back up plan. He will get Akechi to have his wish. ]

Gonna get those earrings for Kat? She might like 'em.

[He scoffs and purposely steps away from the booth.]

If you're looking to please girls you're keen on then there were spider ones there too. That sounds like Wednesday's style.

[He's not buying shit under Sakamoto's gaze. This is better than two weeks ago by a mile but Akechi is prickly as ever and is determined to keep a wall between himself and everyone around him. One that doesn't look like it's coming down any time soon. And some of his experiences here may be making things worse. Maybe it's all the cameras or the constant notes of friendship and romance that he has to listen day in and out but he feels almost worse in a lot of ways.

If you compare him to late January to now...? He feels borderline insane staying in this house.]

[ Ah, there we go. Two steps forward, five steps back. He's not surprised by this but despite Akechi wanting to insult him, he actually gives Ryuji a great idea. And it might be fun for Akechi too, even if he might not want to admit it. ]

Nah, I got a better idea. Wanna help me buy a sword for her?

[ He gestures towards the blacksmithing booth across the way and grins, bright. ]

Miiight be cool.

[ He doesn't expect Akechi to be happy in the end about having to spend some time with Ryuji, especially not in this heat and this crowd and all of this. But he doesn't want to make it a miserable experience for him either. He wants something more middle of the road. ]

[He considers it... Does he want to look at swords?

Yeah. A little... He's a teenage boy. Of course he does.]

Sure... [He lets out an exhale like this is a chore but begins to head to the blacksmith booth.] Wednesday gives off great sword user, to be honest...

[Well, axe user but she already has one of those.]

[ Ryuji brightens so much when Akechi says he wants to look at the swords. He knew he could get him to give in a little.

He'll follow after Akechi when the other boy starts to move, delighted. ]

She does, right? Her axe is cool but a sword would also be cool. Or — oh! One of those... flail things. Like with the spiky ball on the chain? I could see her using one of those.

[ Wednesday is so cool.... god.... she's truly the coolest. ]

A morning star.

[He offers the name of the weapon as they continue towards the blacksmith area. They're pretty weapons. He was always more of a sci-fi boy growing up. Laser swords and ray guns were what he always envisioned for himself. Though there is an appeal to steal, he can see. They can be decorative and impressive to look upon.]

They certainly won't let you keep the weapon on you while you're on the show but it is the thought, or so they say.

[ Ryuji looks duly impressed when Akechi names the weapon. Not that he can verify, but he just assumes Akechi is correct because he's that type of guy. ]

You would know that, hahaha.

[ Ha ha ha. Anyway, at least the booth isn't too far and there is some shade there which makes it a bit cooler. Thank god. Ryuji is immediately peering at the vast amount of weapons surrounding them, both intimidated and impressed. ]

Yeah, they prolly won't but I figure, they let her keep her axe so they might let her keep a sword too. They'll do that magic stuff they do to make it harmless if she tries to stab someone.

[He's a little surprised that Ryuji doesn't but... Saying as much might an unnecessary fight.]

Where does she live, anyway? [He looks over the swords while making some sort of conversation. An attempt, at least.] She's not from Japan, that much is certain. And a bunch of them are from another place altogether.

[Dorothea is from a fantasy land. Will is from a different fantasy land. Kat is from, what he assumes, is a super hero land. Some place he's never heard.]

I just wonder how the matches are supposed to find each other again when there's so much distance.

[Not that it matters in regards to his match. He'd sooner drown Will than step go visit him. But if he decides to stay in Tokyo he'd like to at least get a chance to talk to Wednesday again. It comes at the cost of hanging out with Ryuji but that's a price he might be willing to pay.]

Oh, I know this! [ Uhm, what's the name. It's not New York or California, it's — ] Shit... starts with a V? Vermond? Something like that. It's in America!

[ Like Mark, who is from Baltimore. See, Ryuji is learning these things. ]

But yeah, I was wonderin' that too. Maybe that's part of gettin' our wish. Maybe they've got some... way for us all to keep in touch after. I know we come from the same world but different but hopefully I can still give her my phone number.

[ Ryuji would be more than happy to hang out with both Wednesday and Akechi. He would encourage their friendship! Which might make Akechi hate him for being so hopeful but eh, he can survive that. ]

I also don't know how to speak English so... I hope whatever makes us able to talk here sticks around too.

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